If you have ever given any thought to a new career then you should consider a career in heating ventilation and air conditioning. There are constantly job postings and never enough trained and certified heating ventilation and air conditioning mechanics or technicians available to fill the positions posted. Heating ventilation and air conditioning is one trade where there is room for growth and upward movement. Once you have gained experience and know what it takes to make a shop operate and be successful you will have the knowledge and expertise to open your own shop if you so desire.
Education
Pursuing a certification in heating ventilation and air conditioning requires some formal education. If you are not a school person and would prefer to gain you certificate through an apprenticeship program that might be an option for you. When work in an apprenticeship you work under a trained, skilled and certified heating ventilation and air conditioning mechanic. This may take you a bit longer than if you were to pursue your certificate through a program at a college, university or technical school but in the long run you will receive the same certification.
Online programs are available as well. If you live in the Miami area you can pursue your heating ventilation and air conditioning license through online programs such as the ones that are offered at Everest University, Lincoln College of Technology or Southern Technical College. All of these online schools offer programs for residential heating ventilation and air conditioning.
If you feel that you would get more out of a more traditional educational experience and would prefer to take classes at a local college, university or technical school below is a list of some schools you should consider. Make sure to check with the schools and confirm that they will help you to meet the certification requirements for the area you think you will be working in.
Lindsey Hopkins Technical Education Center
750 Nw 20 Street
Miami, FL 33127
Website: lindsey.dadeschools.net
Robert Morgan Educational Center
18180 Sw 122nd Ave
Miami, FL 33177
Website: rmec.dadeschools.net
ATI Career Training Institute
7265 Northwest 25th Street
Miami, FL 33122
Website: www.aticareertraining.edu
Miami Dade College
300 NE 2nd Ave,
Miami, FL 33132
Salary
The average salary for a heating ventilation and air conditioning mechanic is approximately $40,000. It is important to understand that though the base salary may seem a bit low there is usually the opportunity to work overtime hours. When you go on interviews for your jobs inquire about the availability for overtime.
