Choosing a career for the rest of your life is a huge decision. There is so much to think about and to take into consideration. Heating ventilation and air conditioning is a great field to get involved in. If you have ever given any thought to a trade and think that a career in this field might be what you are looking for than you should do some research and see what the field has to offer you.
Education
In order to obtain a certification for heating ventilation and air conditioning you are going to have to get some formal training. You can get your training online or at a local college, technical school or university. Depending on where you live and where you are planning on working your school should be able to provide you with the necessary information and training to acquire your certification and license.
Once you finish your program and go out into the trade you will most likely be faced with the decision as to what aspect of the trade you wish to focus your attention to. While in school you will learn instillation, repair and maintenance. When you go out in the field you will come to realize that one aspect of the trade excites you more and gives you more satisfaction. This is most likely going to be the aspect of the field that you will focus on.
Classes are offered both online and in a traditional classroom setting. If you choose online and reside in the state of South Dakota then you have a few choices as to where you can enroll.
Salary
The average salary for a heating ventilation and air conditioning mechanic or technician in the state of South Dakota makes approximately $41,090 a year.
Figures courtesy of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Employment & Wages database.
