Choosing a career that is going to last for your working years is not necessarily an easy task. If you have always been a person that has found a niche with working in the construction field and works well with others, it might be time to find something that will get you the respect that you deserve in the workplace. Heating ventilation and air conditioning is a great field to get into.
Education
If you have given some thought and would like to join the field of heating ventilation and air conditioning you will need some formal training and schooling before you can go out into the field and work. Schooling for heating ventilation and air conditioning mechanics and technicians can vary depending on where you take your classes and what the requirements are for the particular state that you are planning on working in.
Most programs of study for heating ventilation and air conditioning take anywhere from six months to three years. It all depends on how much experience you have and if you have any other training. Once you are enrolled in a program of study you will learn all about instillation of equipment as well as maintenance and repairs. All aspects of the field will be explained and once you graduate and you have been in the field you will be asked to choose which you would like to specialize in. You will be trained in all areas, this will be your specialization are.
Classes are offered during the day or in the evening. You can also take classes online or in a traditional classroom setting. There are a great deal of programs that are available to you if you reside in the state of Arkansas. Some choices that you have for online degrees include:
Penn Foster Career School
Penn Foster Online
Ashworth University
If you would prefer to get your training in a traditional classroom setting where you can have a great hands on experience you can choose from a number of schools and programs. Below is a list for you to use a guideline.
North Arkansas College
1515 Pioneer Dr
Harrison, AR 72601-5508
Website: www.northark.edu
Northwest Technical Institute
709 S Old Missouri Rd
Springdale, AR 72764
Website: www.nti.tec.ar.us
Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas
1000 Campus Dr
Helena, AR 72342-0785
Website: www.pccua.edu
Puleduaski Technical College
3000 W Scenic Dr
North Little Rock, AR 72118
Website: www.pulaskitech.
Salary
Starting salaries are hard to pinpoint but we can tell you that the average salary for HVAC mechanics and technicians in Arkansas is approximately $47,000.
