Are you interested in learning to become an HVAC technician? If so, attending CyberTex is an easy way to start. Heating, ventilation and air conditioning technicians have access to a growing, industry with many job opportunities. Take the time to learn more about HVAC, you will be happy you did. So, “What does an HVAC technician do?”
What Does an HVAC Technician Do?
HVAC technicians troubleshoot, install, maintain and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration equipment. They are responsible for heat during the cold months and cold during the warm months. Whether extreme heat or cold, HVAC technicians are superheroes of the people.
Every day is a little different for an HVAC technician. You may oversee the installation of a new heat pump the first day, then you could install a duct system on a homeowner’s new residence. If you work in a building or industrial property, your job may involve monitoring, maintaining and optimizing systems for health, safety and energy-efficiency. Some HVAC professionals specialize in refrigeration, or they decide to open their own business or take jobs as an independent contractor. The sky is the limit.
How Do You Become an HVAC Technician?
The path to a rewarding HVAC career starts by earning your diploma in HVAC at CyberTex. An HVAC training program teaches you about heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration.
During an HVAC technician program at CyberTex, you learn about the fundamentals as well as what you need to pass the licensing and EPA 608 certification. The EPA 608 certification standardizes the management and disposal of refrigerant according to the Clean Air Act. All HVAC technicians must pass this exam, so they know how to safely work with, dispose of and maintain systems that use refrigerants.
What Do You Learn During an HVAC Technician Program?
Every day during an HVAC program teaches you something new. Did you know that the program can be completed in months, rather than years? CyberTex offers well designed courses that offer the complete curriculum in a shorter term than 2-year and 4-year colleges.
How can we do this without cutting corners? You only learn what you need to perform well in your future career, nothing else. Without wasting time on electives, your education will focus on HVAC and give you the foundation necessary to become a skilled professional. So, what will you learn during an HVAC technician program?
Safety and Shop Practices
Working with complex machinery requires safety protocols. Knowing how to safely operate HVAC systems and use tools will ensure you make systems safe for yourself and others. Through hands-on lab exercises, you’ll get to work with different types of HVAC equipment to learn the safest way to perform HVAC repairs.
Basic Electricity
What is the difference between AC and DC currents? How can you conserve power without limiting an HVAC system? How do you calculate the BTUs that a machine will need to effectively heat or cool a 300 square foot room?
During this course, you’ll learn the fundamentals of electrical science, how electricity affects HVAC systems and how to safely work with electrical components.
Brazing, Soldering and Piping
You will learn the different types of metal-joining techniques, especially for making large repairs or installing new HVAC equipment. You will learn how to braze, solder, and assemble different forms of piping for HVAC systems. You will also learn when to use each process and how to select and operate the right tools for the job.
Sheet Metal Fabrication
The manufacturing process of sheet metal fabrication includes cutting, bending and attaching different types of sheet metal to line ductwork in homes and businesses. While you may work with existing sheet metal, you may also rely on the fabrication process if you are interested in working HVAC construction jobs.
Duct Systems
The HVAC duct system delivers heat and cool air throughout a commercial building or residence. Understanding how ducts work will help you make different repairs, modifications and upgrades to a client’s HVAC systems. Duct systems can also require their own maintenance; cleaning, repaneling and loosening.
Heating and Air Conditioning
You will learn how different types of HVAC equipment perform various heating and air conditioning functions. In addition to the science behind heating and air conditioning, you will also work with different types of HVAC equipment to make repairs, install new parts, and gain an in-depth understanding of the entire HVAC system.
Commercial HVAC
Commercial HVAC technicians service includes stores, hospitals, medical clinics, restaurants and many different buildings. HVAC technicians can also maintain large-scale HVAC systems in office buildings and other facilities. Commercial HVAC systems are larger and more complex. Therefore, they demand their own specialized training. Commercial HVAC is an important part of the HVAC technician program at a vocational school.
Basic Refrigeration
As a student, you will learn not only what refrigeration is but how it works to cool air. Refrigeration systems expand beyond traditional air conditioners to include cases in grocery stores and refrigerators in trucks. You’ll learn the fundamental principles behind refrigeration and heat transference, and how to apply this knowledge to make informed decisions during repairs.
What Are the Benefits of Attending an HVAC Program?
There are many benefits of attending an HVAC program at your local vocational school. From learning the complete curriculum to career services and everything in between. After you graduate from the HVAC program, you will be prepared for anything the job throws at you.
Benefit #1: Career Services
The greatest benefit of attending CyberTex is the career services. Nothing is harder than finding a job, especially in this competitive market. At CyberTex, we pride ourselves in our ability to identify job matches that fit your passion. We have strong ties to the local community and often hear about open positions even before the general public. Employers know that you will be fully prepared for their job positions, and for that reason they seek out graduates from vocational schools. In addition, the career services staff will help you build your resume, walk you through mock interviews, and introduce you to the community for networking purposes.
Benefit #2: Complete Curriculum
One important benefit of a formal education is that you have a standard curriculum to learn. Learning by oneself or on the job can leave knowledge gaps, whereas attending a formal education will lay a strong foundation that you can build upon throughout your career.
Benefit #3: Learn from Your Mistakes
A great part of a formal education is all the hands-on training you will get after learning theory within the lectures. You get to work on real HVAC systems in a supervised setting and be able to make mistakes. There is no better way to learn, than from your mistakes. And during a HVAC program, you will be able to make those mistakes when money is not on the line. Instructors will help you learn and grow throughout the HVAC program.
Benefit #4: Industry-Experienced Instructors
At CyberTex, we hire industry experienced instructors that have experience in HVAC. They are available to mentor you through the extensive curriculum and answer any questions you may have about the coursework. Class sizes are smaller so that instructors can offer one-on-one attention. You won’t find yourself as just a face in the crowd but an active participant in the coursework.
Benefit #5: Accredited Nationally & Regionally
The HVAC program is accredited nationally by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and locally by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC). Accreditation associations hold schools the high standards. CyberTex not only meets but exceeds those standards.
HVAC Technician Diploma
Ready to train as an HVAC technician? With more than two decades of success in the medical, health, and IT sectors, we added an HVAC course to our curriculum. We are proud to announce that we have flexible day and evening classes for the HVAC program.
CyberTex’s HVAC program can be completed in as little as 11-month attending full-time with the flexibility of day and evening classes. You will be eligible to take the EPA – 608 certification from the US Environmental Protection Agency with our training. Plus, the CyberTex HVAC program is accredited nationally by the Council on Occupational Education (COE) and regionally by the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC).
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