Careers

Residential HVAC

What is Residential HVAC?

HVAC stands for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning. As a residential HVAC technician, you will work on installing duct systems for builders in the housing industry. You may work in new construction for a specialized custom home builder or for high-volume builders who develop large subdivisions containing many homes. You'll install ductwork for a wide variety of residences including single family homes, town homes, and apartment buildings. You may also work on duct systems for existing buildings to remodel, upgrade, or troubleshoot these systems. Most of your work will be done in the field.

Opportunities in this field include:

• New construction installer
• Residential finish installer
• Retrofit technician
• Residential services technician

Residential HVAC: Curriculum

• Installation of HVAC systems and air distribution systems
• Wiring and connecting HVAC equipment
• Retrofitting and adding HVAC components to existing systems
• Troubleshooting and repair
• Safety