Occupation Profile for Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install and repair industrial and commercial refrigerating systems.
Signficant Points
- Employment is projected to grow as fast as the average.
- Job prospects are expected to be excellent.
- Employers prefer to hire those who have completed technical school training or a formal apprenticeship.
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Air Conditioning Contractors of America
Helping HVACR contractors acquire, serve and satisfy their customers. Certification, chapters, consumer information, contacts, store, events calendar, and press releases.
http://www.acca.org -
ARI CoolNet
The Air-Conditioning and Refrigeration Institute (ARI) is the national trade association representing manufacturers of U.S.-produced air-conditioning equipment.
http://www.ari.org -
Home Builders Institute
http://www.hbi.org -
Program Accreditation and Technician Certification
Establishes standards for technician competency and education. Accreditation, certification, and contact information; Test results.
http://www.hvacexcellence.org -
Colorado Safety Association Web Site
http://www.cosafety.org -
Mechanical Contractors Associa
http://www.mcaa.org/msca/ -
The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER)
Develops and publishes standardized construction and maintenance curricula, safety programs, management education, industry image materials and craft skills assessments.
http://www.nccer.org -
Mechanical Contractors Associa
http://www.mcaa.org -
North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Independent, non-profit national organization represents a shared commitment to improving the HVAC/R industry through voluntary testing and certification. Certification information and preparation, news, and contact information.
http://www.natex.org -
Refrigeration Service Engineers Society
Training and certification in all segments of the HVAC/R industry.
http://www.rses.org -
Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors' National Association (SMACNA)
An international trade association representing 4,500 contributing contractor firms, that promotes quality and excellence in the sheet metal and air conditioning industry within North America. Provides a list of members, benefits, news and resources.
http://www.smacna.org -
PHCC-National Association
http://www.phccweb.org -
The United Association of Plumbers and Pipefitters (UA)
300,000 members of the UA work in the plumbing, pipefitting, refrigeration, and fire sprinkler industry in the United States and Canada.
http://www.ua.org