Diploma in Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) - Job Outlook

Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Job Outlook
HVAC professionals have specialized knowledge and skills that are in demand in a number of large consumer sales and service industries, such as:

• Plumbing
• Heating
• Air conditioning
• Refrigeration

Opportunities to Work for a Variety of Employers
HVAC specialists may work for contractors, service and repair shops, schools, stores that sell HVAC systems, local and federal governments, hospitals, office buildings, and other companies that operate large HVAC systems, so employment opportunities are broad and varied.⁽¹⁾  The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics also points out that 13 percent of HVAC workers are self-employed, offering yet another career option.



Job Forecast Is Promising
Job prospects for HVAC technicians are expected to be excellent according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, particularly for those who have completed training from an accredited technical school or a formal apprenticeship. In fact, several HVAC employers have reported problems in finding enough qualified workers to meet growing demands throughout the U.S. for HVAC service and installation.⁽²⁾

All HVAC systems will eventually need servicing or complete replacement. So there will likely be a continuing need for HVAC experts to troubleshoot, maintain, or upgrade that equipment. And regardless of economic conditions, people and businesses will continue to depend on HVAC specialists to keep their climate-control, refrigeration, and other such systems in good working order.⁽²⁾