{"id":653,"date":"2021-02-05T18:01:55","date_gmt":"2021-02-05T18:01:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ibt.edu\/?p=653"},"modified":"2021-03-15T20:33:21","modified_gmt":"2021-03-15T20:33:21","slug":"train-for-an-essential-career-in-hvac","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ibt.edu\/train-for-an-essential-career-in-hvac\/","title":{"rendered":"Train for an Essential Career in HVAC!"},"content":{"rendered":"

IBT can train you for this great career in just 10.5 months!<\/span><\/i><\/h4>\n

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Are you thinking about starting a new career? With everything going on in the world today, it\u2019s a great time to consider entering a field that is in high demand. HVAC technology may be a great option for you if you are interested in a hands-on technical career, with plenty of potential for growth and advancement. Like electricians, HVAC techs are skilled tradespeople with a high level of specialized training, and during these difficult times, HVAC technicians are considered essential employees. If you are interested in training for a new career that is in high demand, even during the economic uncertainty of a global pandemic, then consider training for an essential career as a <\/span>HVAC Technician!<\/b> Read on to learn more about HVAC, and how <\/span>IBT<\/span><\/a> can train you in just 10.5 months to succeed in this rewarding industry!<\/span><\/p>\n

Like other industries, HVAC has certainly been impacted by the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, but it has remained critical that residences and businesses are able to maintain properly functioning HVAC systems and commercial refrigeration equipment even during the pandemic. As the skilled workers who install, maintain, inspect, and repair heating, air conditioning and ventilation systems, <\/span>HVAC technicians have been declared essential infrastructure workers<\/b>, and have remained at work, continuing to provide critical repairs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

HVAC\/R workers are essential because their services are necessary <\/span>for ensuring continuity of building functions and<\/span> maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences<\/span>. <\/span>While HVAC equipment is important for providing comfort, it is vital for health and safety. <\/span>Small particles of disease can remain airborne for some period of time, but well-designed HVAC systems <\/span>provide necessary air filtration and <\/span>can minimize <\/span>the spread of <\/span>airborne disease. <\/span>Commercial refrigeration equipment is absolutely critical for food and medical supply preservation. If and when equipment does fail, it is imperative HVAC\/R technicians are able to respond to calls to repair or replace it as quickly as possible. For these reasons, in March 2020, during the earliest stages of the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) designated HVAC industry employees among \u201cEssential Critical Infrastructure Workers During the COVID-19 Response.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It takes training to be able to install and maintain HVAC systems, and to diagnose and repair problems in those systems. Training from an accredited, reputable training school is the first step towards entering this rewarding career. <\/span>The Institute for Business and Technology (IBT), in Santa Clara, CA, <\/span>is <\/span>accredited<\/span><\/a> by ACCET (the Accrediting Council on Continuing Education and Training), ACCSC (the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges) and is an HVAC- Excellence accredited institution. <\/span>At IBT, the<\/span> Commercial Refrigeration, Heating and Air Conditioning (HVAC\/R) program<\/span><\/a> is designed to prepare graduates for immediate entry-level employment in the field in as few as 10.5 months. Under the instruction of experienced faculty, students learn foundational knowledge as well as hands-on skills to master the following:<\/span><\/p>\n