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Employment of HVAC/R technicians is expected to increase faster than average for all occupations through the year 2014 due, in part, to a growing population and increased demand for new buildings equipped with climate control systems for residential, commercial, and industrial use.* At Career Centers of Texas, you can get the training you need to seek entry-level jobs in this career field.

 Career-Focused Curriculum 

Safety is essential in this career field, so emphasis is placed on installing, troubleshooting, and repairing equipment in accordance with industry safety standards. Your classes will combine classroom instruction and extensive hands-on lab training in topics such as:

  • Basic electricity for the HVAC technician, with an overview of major tools, components, diagrams, electrical circuits, and graphs used on the job
  • Basic and commercial refrigeration exploring system evacuation, refrigerant, oil management recovery, recycling, reclaiming and retrofitting, system charging, and calibrating instruments
  • Motors and controls, including thermostats, pressure switches, and other electric control devices
  • Heating and central air-conditioning systems with emphasis on the various types and applications for use in residential and commercial settings

 Potential Careers 

This program can help you prepare for entry-level HVAC/R positions such as equipment installer, service technician, maintenance technician, or a variety of other related positions.

 The Advantage of Certification 

Pursuing certification is an excellent way to gain an edge in this competitive career field. This program can help you prepare for the North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification exam—the leading certification program for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry.†

A Personal Approach

At Career Centers of Texas you will never be treated like a number. Our professional instructors take pride in ensuring that you get the level of personal attention you need to succeed in the classroom and in our specially designed training labs. Give us a call toll free at 888.215.8038 and talk to one of our Admissions Representatives, or complete the form on this page.

 

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* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition. www.bls.gov/oco/ocos192.htm

 

† However, the School cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or School itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.