Efficient heating and air conditioning is no longer a luxury. All new construction, whether residential, commercial or industrial, now requires heating, air conditioning or refrigeration equipment. Precisely controlled air conditioning in buildings is a must for computers, high-technology machinery and many industrial processes.
The Air Conditioning Department offers five programs: three Certificate programs, a Diploma program, and a General Technology Degree program with a concentration in Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Mechanics.
The
graduate will find numerous opportunities for work as a designer, installer, or technician
of residential, commercial or industrial equipment.
Current job market conditions are excellent for graduates of all
five programs. Approximately
20,000 new individuals are needed each year to fill designer, installer, and technician
positions. In addition, starting salaries are excellent! Typically, a graduate
with an Associate Degree will see average starting
salaries in the $12.00 to $18.00 per hour range. These salary figures are based
on an individual who has no prior experience in the field. Naturally, if you
have work experience, you could possibly find the starting salaries to be
higher.