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    Continuing Demand for HVAC Technicians

    The need for skilled, well-trained heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians is predicted to grow (1) as energy costs rise, policy initiatives evolve, and standards change. Concern for the environment and an emphasis on cost-efficient, energy-saving appliances will create excellent job prospects for HVAC technicians who have completed training from an accredited technical school.

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  • What tasks do HVAC Technicians typically perform?

    Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians specialize in the devices that keep houses comfortable, air quality pure and food fresh. From heating systems to refrigerators, HVAC technicians are often in-demand specialists who individuals and businesses turn to for their heating and cooling needs. 

    Those with jobs in HVAC might often perform the following services:

    • Install heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems
    • Diagnose problems in heating and cooling systems
    • Sell contracts to clients
    • Follow blueprints
    • Manage air ducts, electrical wiring, and fuel and water supply lines

    An HVAC career requires technicians to work wherever a climate-controlled environment is required, including homes, office buildings, and factories.(1) 

    What is the outlook for jobs in HVAC?

    According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC installers and mechanics are expected to experience employment growth of 28 percent from 2008 to 2018--much faster than the national average.(2) Job prospects should be especially strong for HVAC Technicians with formal training.

    HVAC diploma programs are required by some states and can take anywhere from six months to two years to complete. Programs generally include residential and commercial heating and cooling, refrigeration and freezers, air quality standards, air conditioning, evaporators, condensers, and compressors.(2) 

    Is licensing required for HVAC careers in Memphis, Tennessee?

    Some HVAC training programs, like HVAC diploma programs at Remington College in Memphis, also prepare students for state licensing exams. Licensing requirements for HVAC technicians vary greatly, but all states require those working with refrigerants to be certified in their proper use and handling.(2) 

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    What additional skills can help Memphis HVAC Technicians be successful?

    Successful HVAC technicians should be courteous in dealing with customers and physically able to work with heavy machinery.(2) If you have these traits, an HVAC diploma program like the one offered at Remington College can give you the technical skills you need to begin work as an entry-level HVAC technician.(1) 

    (1) Employment upon graduation not guaranteed.

    (2) http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos192.htm