About the HVAC Technician Profession in the District of Columbia
Washington D.C.’s HVAC industry is a great career choice to get started in at the moment. With experience and proper training HVAC technicians enjoy lasting careers with great pay and benefits. Licensed technicians are able to find work in several sectors including commercial, new home construction, service and maintenance and sales. As you can see you will be spoiled for choice as a HVAC technician in the District of Columbia.
HVAC technicians usually start out their careers working for contractors. Depending on the sector you choose quite often you can find apprenticeship programs that work hand in hand with your school. If you are in the sales sector of the HVAC industry your work will not be as physical as working in the service or new construction sectors. So, when considering training to be a technician in the HVAC industry consider the working environment you would like to be in.
District of Columbia HVAC Licensing Requirements
Generally speaking, each state has different licensing requirements. The duration depends on whether you are working or not and if it is full-time or part-time. In general training programs run between one to two years. Some of the modules in HVAC licensing offered are:
Refrigeration and air conditioning technology
System evacuation, refrigerants, and system charging
Automatic, electronic, and programmable controls
Commercial refrigeration
Heating systems
Domestic appliances
There are also online courses available that will allow you to work around your busy schedule.
HVAC Training Schools in the District of Columbia:
Ashworth College (Online Courses)
430 Technology Parkway
Norcross, Georgia 30092
Website: Ashworth College
Community College of the District Of Columbia
4200 Connecticut Ave. N.W.
Washington, DC 20008
(202) 274-5000
udc.edu
Financial Aid Information
Be sure to file your FAFSA application online. This will check your eligibility for financial aid. You should also speak to the financial aid office at your school to get further information.
