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Are you naturally good at fixing things? When you were a kid,
did you like to take things apart to see how they worked?
Have you ever been called “handy” by friends or
family? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you
should consider a career where you can do what you do best.
Here are three career possibilities for people who are mechanically
inclined and like working with their hands.
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Technician
Heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) technicians
are the folks who keep us cool in the summer and toasty warn
in the winter. HVAC technicians install and repair heating
and air conditioning units. They are also trained in the mechanics
of air flow, electronics, and refrigeration. HVAC technicians
work to get maximum efficiency out of existing units, and
may also test equipment to make sure that heating and cooling
systems are performing safely and in accordance with EPA standards.
While some HVAC technicians are self-employed, many work
for all kinds of companies. The vast majority of buildings
from apartment complexes to tire factories rely on some form
of climate control, so an HVAC technician could work almost
anywhere. Employers are literally struggling to fill HVAC
technician positions as there is a gap between the number
of people who are trained in this field and the number of
jobs that exist. In 2008, HVAC technicians made an average
$42,240 per year, which comes out to an average of $20.31
per hour.
View
a complete list of schools that offer HVAC diploma and certificate
programs
Plumber
Plumbers repair and install all kinds of plumbing, from piping
in factories to bathtubs in residential homes. Being trained
as a plumber means that you’ll always be useful, because
we rely on running water and liquid waste disposal in all
aspects of our lives. A plumbing program at an accredited
career college will train you not only in repair and installation,
but also drainage and water systems. People who have training
as plumbers may also work as pipefitters or pipelayers.
Plumbing is another career field where employers have trouble
filling positions with trained workers. On average, a plumber
in 2008 made a salary of $49,200 or $23.65 per hour.
View
a complete list of schools that offer plumbling courses
Electrician
Electrician courses at a career college will prepare you
for a career as an electrical technician or an electrician.
You’ll learn about how electricity works, how to safely
wire and upgrade homes and businesses, and how to install
and repair transformers. An electrician program will also
teach you about safety and code, and prepare you to take the
electrician licensing exam.
Electricians usually work in either construction or maintenance,
and many are self-employed. Those who have taken recent electrician
courses in new technology like voice, data, and video wiring
should have excellent job prospects, and the creation of new,
greener energy plants should also provide many new jobs in
the electrical industry. In 2008, electricians made an average
salary of $49,890, which comes out to an average of $23.98
per hour.
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a complete list of schools that offer electrician training
programs
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