Heating ventilation and air conditioning is a great field to get into. Once you have received your training and take your certification exams you will see how choosing this trade was the best choice for you and your career. Working in heating ventilation and air conditioning is a very rewarding field. You will get to working in residential, commercial and industrial construction and will have the opportunity to work in conjunction with members of other trades as part of a team.
Education
If you do not have any formal education or training in heating ventilation and air conditioning you will need to go to school and learn all the aspects of the field. You will learn the skills necessary for installation, maintenance and repair.
Schooling comes in many different forms when you are pursuing a certificate in heating ventilation and air conditioning. You will have the choice to take classes either during the day or in the evening hours. You will also have the choice to take classes online or at a local college, university or technical school. Depending on which you choose you will see that the time frame for the completion of the program will vary. You can complete the program in as little as one year and as long as two or three years.
If you reside in the state of Utah you will have a few different choices for online programs. The online programs that are available for residents of Utah are as follows:
Penn Foster Career School
Penn Foster Online
Ashworth University
If you think that you are more suited for a traditional classroom setting then you should inquire about the programs offered at the schools below:
Davis Applied Technology College
550 E 300 S
Kaysville, UT 84037-2699
Website: www.datc.net
Ogden-Weber Applied Technology College
200 N Washington Blvd
Ogden, UT 84404-4089
Website: www.owatc.edu
Salt Lake Community College Skills Center
1575 S State St
Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Website: www.slcc.edu
Utah Valley State College
800 W University Parkway
Orem, UT 84058-5999
Website: www.uvsc.edu
Salary
The average salary for a heating ventilation and air conditioning mechanic in the state of Utah is approximately $41,000.
