Career College of Northern Nevada recently issued the following announcement on September 01.
CCNN is a trade school in Northern Nevada that offers an HVAC/R Service Technician program that can be completed in as little as 36 weeks. The program provides students with the skills they need to effectively work on HVAC/R systems, replacing costly mistakes and costly repairs. Career opportunities are plentiful for those that go through this program.
What Makes Successful HVAC/R Technicians?
HVAC/R technicians are very knowledgeable about their field and also have a lot of experience and expertise in their work. Many HVAC/R technicians find themselves in a profession that is quite demanding. Because they work on the job for long hours, the quality of their work is vital to maintaining the reputation of the company that employs them. Doing a good job also means keeping customers happy, which can mean making more money in this industry. Successful HVAC/R technicians are those who can balance their personal and professional lives well enough that it doesn’t feel like one is taking away from the other.
Skills of an HVAC/R Technician
HVAC/R (Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, Refrigeration) technicians are technical specialists who work on heating, ventilation and air conditioning systems. They work in private and commercial settings to help ensure the function of these systems. The technician’s job is to keep air moving through a building at the correct rate to minimize heat loss or gain. HVAC/R technicians must have the necessary skills to manage and troubleshoot HVAC systems. The technicians are responsible for making sure that the AC cools buildings and the proper distribution of heat. They get to work in all types of industries, from hospitals to hotels. They keep buildings, homes and offices safe and comfortable. The HVAC/R technicians should also be able to identify piping, valves and tubing systems. They should understand basic codes that affect the installation of new equipment or repairs in older buildings.
HVAC/R Technicians should have the following skills:
- Understanding of HVAC systems.
- Basic electricity.
- Understanding of refrigeration and air conditioning systems, including how to control them; understanding the indoor air quality issues that arise from poor HVAC controls.
- Knowledge of safety codes-such as electrical, fire safety, building code compliance.
- Knowledge of equipment like motors, compressors, valves; know how to install an air handler or furnace.
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