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Mario Lyn
March 1, 2015
BLD101
HVACR Profession Research Paper
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR), this a career that I have decided to be involve in because of its great impact on our lives and also its job security. This is one of the career field that have to be considered a necessity no matter the season. Throughout this paper, I will cover the training requirements of the program, the progression of the field, job prospects and safety and health risks to the trade. As the economy begins to grow, we have also seen a growth in the HVACR technician’s role and it shows how essential this field is as more commercial businesses and homes development making this field even more marketable.
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Most technical and trade schools offer a 6 month or up to two year certification program for this field or even obtaining an Associate degree. An apprenticeship program is a combination of on the job training and class instructions and this could take 3-5 years to complete. “Apprenticeship programs frequently are run by joint committees representing local chapters of various organizations.” (blr.gov/ooh, 2014). For an apprentice, no examination is needed for entry level. Not all HVAC technicians have to be licensed; however, workers who handle refrigerants must earn a specialized refrigerant handling certificate through the U.S. Environment Protection Agency (EPA) by successfully completing an exam. Most trade schools, unions and employer association assist with the preparation of the exam. Those who seek to become HVAC Journeyman or Master must obtain state licensure. Based on Maryland’s Department of Labor Licensing, in order to obtain a master license, one must be licensed as a journeyman and regularly and principally employed to provide all areas of HVACR services for at least three years of active experience. One has to work a minimum of 1,875 hours in the year prior to applying for master level; pass the master examination with a score of 70% and currently hold a journeyman or higher license.

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