PREDICTION:
Source: Spring 1996 Occupational Outlook Quarterly
HVACR INDUSTRY
RANKS IN THE TOP 20, OUT OF 500
OCCUPATIONS, FOR FAST GROWTH, HIGH EARNINGS, & LARGE NUMBER OF OPENINGS
REALITY:
Source: Current HVACR Employers
HVACR INDUSTRY
FACED WITH
CRITICAL SHORTAGE OF TRAINED TECHNICIANS DUE TO :
RECORD EQUIPMENT SALES
IMPROVED TECHNOLOGY
NEW REFRIGERANTS
SYSTEM CHANGEOUTS
TECHNICIAN RETIREMENTS
TECHNICIAN SPECIALIZATION
INCREASING IMPORTANCE OF HVACR SERVICES
WHY AIR CONDITIONING,
REFRIGERATION
& HEATING ?
JOB SECURITY
EXCELLENT PAY
JOB FLEXIBILITY
LEARN A VARIETY OF SKILLS
GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES IN A DYNAMIC INDUSTRY
PERSONAL SATISFACTION
HVACR SERVICES ARE ALWAYS IN DEMAND
OCCUPATIONAL
OBJECTIVES
AIR CONDITIONING TECHNICIAN
HEATING TECHNICIAN
REFRIGERATION TECHNICIAN
SERVICE MANAGER
TECHNICAL SALES
INSTALLATION TECHNICIAN
SERVICE TECHNICIAN
HVACR BUSINESS OWNER
ESTIMATOR / DESIGNER
RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT
COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT
CERTIFICATE IN AIR CONDITIONING & REFRIGERATION
DIPLOMA IN AIR CONDITIONING, REFRIGERATION, & HEATING
JOB SPECIALTIES
START YOUR OWN BUSINESS
NEW A/C - HEATING EQUIPMENT
RESIDENTIAL / COMMERCIAL HEAT PUMPS
OIL / GAS FURNACES
REFRIGERATORS / FREEZERS
COMMERCIAL FOOD STORAGE/ PROCESSING
TRANSPORT REFRIGERATION
COMPUTER ROOM / ELECTRONICS A/C
AUTO, TRUCK, BUS A/C
EQUIPMENT SALES
HVAC PARTS / RELATED SUPPLIES SALES
SYSTEM DESIGN / LAYOUT
SYSTEM MAINTENANCE
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING / REPAIR
CHANGEOUT EXISTING EQUIPMENT
MEDICAL / RESEARCH LAB A/C
SPORTS ARENAS A/C
SHIPS / AIRCRAFT A/C
APARTMENT / OFFICE COMPLEX A/C
HOSPITAL / SCHOOL A/C
SPECIALIZED MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
ICE SKATING RINK REFRIGERATION
PROJECT SUPERVISOR
CRYOGENIC REFRIGERATION
AIR QUALITY TECHNICIAN
HYDRONIC SYSTEMS
GEOTHERMAL SYSTEMS
ELECTRONIC / PNEUMATIC CONTROLS TECH
LINKS
Air Conditioning Refrigeration, & Heating (C)Program
Air Conditioning Refrigeration, & Heating (D)Program