Heating, Cooling & Building Systems
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Heating, Cooling & Building Systems
Control temperature air quality energy use and building performance
These careers install, operate, test, maintain and improve the systems that control temperature, ventilation, refrigeration, energy use and building performance. You might diagnose an air conditioner, fabricate ductwork, operate a central plant, balance airflow, program building controls or investigate why a building uses more energy than expected.
How to explore this category
- Explore HVACR service, installation or refrigeration if you like mechanical systems, electricity and field troubleshooting
- Explore sheet metal and ductwork if you enjoy measuring, fabricating and assembling physical building components
- Explore boilers, hydronic systems or stationary engineering if central plants and large equipment interest you
- Explore testing and balancing, automation, commissioning or energy auditing if you prefer measurement, controls, analysis and system performance
What is an apprenticeship
An apprenticeship is a paid job where you learn from experienced workers and take related classes. In a Registered Apprenticeship, training follows an approved plan and pay usually increases as skills grow. Not every career in this category uses apprenticeship, so ask the employer or program sponsor exactly how the training works and what credential it provides.
Refrigeration Mechanic
Sheet Metal Worker
