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Richmond HVAC Master License Requirements

If you want to become an HVAC technician in Richmond VA, you can receive training and support through the following institutions;

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  • Associated Builders and Contractors Inc. Virginia Chapter
  • Air Conditioning Contractors of America (ACCA)
  • Association of Air Conditioning Professionals (AACP)

In addition to this, Richmond VA has several accredited programs. The goal of accreditation is to make sure educational standards are met and everyone is taught the same curriculum. The following programs in Virginia have been accredited by the state:

  • Bridging Communities Regional Career and Technical Center, New Kent, VA
  • Edison Academy, Alexandria, VA
  • Northern Virginia Community College, Woodbridge, VA

How to Get Into HVAC

To start a career in HVAC, there are certain skills and traits you should possess. Arguably, the most important trait to have in any job in the service industry is costumer service skills. Because HVAC technicians often have to work in people’s homes and offices, they need to be friendly, approachable, and have good people’s skills.
In addition to this, HVAC technicians should be detail oriented. This is because as an HVAC assistant, it isn’t just your job to fix and repair HVAC systems, but also to maintain and record all the equipment used and time spent on the job.
As far as your skill set is concerned, you should have a strong understanding of mathematics, and mechanical skills. HVAC technicians generally work with their hands but are also required to understand blue prints and be able to envision them.

How to Get HVAC Certified

To get a certificate in HVAC technology, you have to get a high school diploma and enroll in to an HVAC course. This certificate program could teach you the fundamentals of HVAC technology, or move in to more complex technology. For example, some courses will teach you the basics of installing and repairing techniques and others will teach you about solar energy systems and green technology.

HVAC Salary 2018

According to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median average wage for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers was $47,610 per year and $22.89 per hour. The number of jobs available in the field in 2016 was 332,900 and is expected to increase by 15%. This is more than twice the average growth rate and will result in 48,800 new jobs. HVAC technician jobs are well known for being widely available. Workers in this occupation are in high demand.

How to Start an HVAC Business

Before you start an HVAC business, it is important to know how to run it. The first step should be to enroll in a business school and take a variety of courses in business studies, finance, and marketing. The next step is to make the initial decisions about your business model – whether or not you will be working alone or with a partner and other decisions that can make or break a start up. In addition to this, you will probably need to sign contracts with construction workers, HVAC engineers and technicians.

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