Students in this program earn a solid foundation, positioning them for careers in the HVAC/R field where jobs opportunities currently outnumber qualified professionals.
In a state-of-the-art classroom, students are prepared to test for federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) certification that is required to work in the industry.
Prepare for an up-and-coming career.
Job Projections: Five percent annual growth in new jobs through 2030.
Median U.S. Salary: $50,590 per year (in 2020).
Education Requirements: Since HVAC/R systems are increasingly complex, employers generally prefer applicants with post-secondary education or those who have completed an apprenticeship. Some states and localities require technicians to be licensed. An EPA certification is necessary to work in the industry.
James Bevington joined Capital Region BOCES during the 2023-24 school year. He possesses a Universal Certification in Refrigeration and has worked in the industry for 28 years. When not at BOCES, James continues to work at Upstate Mechanical Service. He is a 1995 graduate of Washington-Saratoga-Warren-Hamilton-Essex BOCES.
