HVAC technicians are highly trained professionals who specialize in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. In order to work in this field, technicians must obtain certain certifications. Nationally, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) requires technicians to obtain their Section 608 certification in order to work on cooling systems. This certification is necessary in every state and allows technicians to connect pressure gauges to HVAC systems.
The EPA also offers four certifications for working with refrigerants, which vary depending on the size and power of the device being treated or maintained. When an HVAC contractor employs factory-certified technicians, it means that the manufacturer has directly trained them on how to install, evaluate, and repair their particular HVAC equipment. To become an HVAC technician, consider enrolling in Florida Career College's HVAC training program. This course covers topics such as basic electricity, motors, HVAC controls, basic refrigeration theory and application, troubleshooting HVAC systems, heat pump systems, heating and boiler systems, duct design, floor plan reading, load calculation, commercial refrigeration systems, specialized commercial equipment, ecological awareness, building regulation and automation, and electrical and mechanical problem solving. Excellence in HVAC and the Association for Accreditation of Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration (PAHRA) accredit HVAC programs. Upon completion of an accredited program, technicians will have all the skills needed to become an entry-level technician.
They will be able to demand competitive salaries and job opportunities. Today's sophisticated and energy efficient HVAC equipment requires factory training and A to Z supervision by a full-service contractor. Since much of the training of HVAC technicians is delivered on the job, not a single technician is hired - the entire service provider is hired. A qualified Pembroke Pines technician must know the different types of equipment than a West Bridgewater technician, especially if they don't share the same specialty.