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HVAC/HVACR Technician
One of the Hottest Careers in the U.S.
Every building, from residential to industrial, relies on HVAC Technicians to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, and air-conditioning systems that control temperature, humidity, and the total air quality. Technicians in this field may also install, service, and repair commercial and industrial refrigeration equipment and systems.
When you study at Baker, you learn how these systems function, and develop the knowledge and skills you need to install, operate, maintain, diagnose, and correct problems. Your classes are taught by industry professionals and combined with internship/cooperative education experiences to give you the hands-on training you need. When you graduate, you know how to use the tools and equipment required to install new systems and keep them operating at peak performance.
– Tom Spendlove Baker instructor, EngineeringWe have a lower student-to-teacher ratio, so you get a lot more attention.
Career Facts
- The average annual salary for HVAC Technicians is $40,600.
- Employment for HVAC Technicians is expected to grow by about 9 percent through 2016, which is about average.
- Job prospects are expected to be excellent, especially for those who complete training from an accredited technical school or a formal apprenticeship.
- People and businesses depend on their climate-control or refrigeration systems and must keep them in good working order, regardless of economic conditions.
- Industry and equipment certification exams are offered through a variety of organizations, such as HVAC Excellence and Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Safety Coalition. Taking and passing these exams certifies competency and may increase advancement opportunities.
- Advancement may take the form of higher wages or supervisory positions. Some Technicans move into sales and marketing or become building superintendents or industry specialists.
Want to get the ball rolling?
Everything about our college is aimed at getting you the job you want in the shortest time possible — from our affordable tuition, to how we choose our programs, to our small class sizes, and flexible class schedules.
Discover what Baker can do for your future. Schedule a visit or enroll online today.
