HVACR Technician
at Penn Foster
New Orleans Catalog
About
Gain skills to help you prepare for work as an HVACR Technician with Penn Foster College’s online HVAC training. Learn when it works best for your schedule, study where you want, and at your own pace. Designed to help you prepare for HVAC Certification, our affordable training program also includes an EPA Certification preparatory manual, an EPA Certification test voucher, and exam registration.
At Penn Foster, you can...
- Start and Study When You Want
- Learn at home or on the go through our custom-designed, mobile-friendly student portal, available 24/7. Have a Committed Support System
- While you can study at home, you’re not alone! Our dedicated Student Services Department, Student Community, and instructors are just a call or email away. Access Local Hands-On Training
- Gain hands-on, real-world experience by taking advantage of our Work Experience Option, which you can add to your resume or job applications! Set Your Goals and Pace
- Customize your study schedule with progress-tracking and goal-setting tools that keep you moving forward.? Trust our Proven Reputation
- With 58,000 + graduates in 2019 from our accredited high school, career school, and college, you're in good hands! Connect with Other Students
- Connect in real-time with other students in this program within the Penn Foster Community.
Takes
12 Months
Costs
$900
Leads to
$47.6k careers
Example Career
Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers
Install or repair heating, central air conditioning, HVAC, or refrigeration systems, including oil burners, hot-air furnaces, and heating stoves.
Showing wage data for: New Orleans
Entry
Median
High
Salary
Hourly Wage
$29,810
$47,630
$75,410
$14.33
$22.90
$36.25
Is this a career path I'll enjoy?
On average, entry-level HVAC positions in Louisiana earn ~$14/hr.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, HVAC professionals earn an average yearly salary of $48,730. Now is a great time to take the first steps toward a career as an HVACR Technician.
What skills and credentials will I gain?
Penn Foster College's online HVAC technician training consists of eight courses to help you gain the knowledge and skills relevant for performing HVACR repair jobs in a variety of settings including school systems, manufacturers, and large organizations that have commercial systems to cool or refrigerate products.
Licensing and/or certification requirements for jobs in this field are not the same in every state and may include educational, testing, and/or experiential requirements beyond those offered in the Penn Foster Program. Prospective students should contact the state professional licensing board or similar regulatory body in the state(s) where they plan to work to determine their requirements before enrolling in this Program. For more information, visit our website below.
Admissions
Prospective students for the HVAV program must be at least 17 years of age and have completed the 8th grade. At Penn Foster, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to receive a quality, affordable education. That’s why we created an open admissions policy that allows students to enroll in our online college, career school, or online high school at any time, from anywhere, and begin their lessons immediately. We have minimal admissions requirements, so there’s no waiting and no anxiety. Enrolling in a Penn Foster program is fast and easy. Get started on building a better future today.
Contact
Who do I contact?
Penn Foster
LA