Heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers, which are often called HVACR technicians, work on heating, ventilation, cooling, and refrigeration systems that control the temperature and air quality in buildings.
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- Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Architecture and Construction
What do they typically do
- Install, clean, and maintain HVACR systems
- Install electrical components and wiring
- Inspect and test HVACR systems and components
- Discuss system malfunctions with customers
- Repair or replace worn or defective parts
- Recommend maintenance to improve system performance
- Keep records of work performed
Number of Jobs
Average Annual
Job Growth +1.3%
Job Openings 2,075
Education & Training
- Education Most occupations require training in vocational schools, related on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.Associated Programs or MajorsLicense
NC Workforce Credentials
- Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO) [Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA)]
- Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO) [Refrigerating Engineers and Technicians Association (RETA)]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Air Conditioning [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedures [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Duct and Envelope Testing [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: Heat Pump [ESCO Group]
- ESCO Employment Ready: HVAC Electrical [ESCO Group]
- Section 608 Technician Certification [State Board of Refrigeration Contractors]
- Universal R-410a Certification [Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)]
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