Heating and Cooling (HVAC) Technician
Install and service heating, ventilation, air-conditioning and heat pump systems.
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- Typical pay
- €28k–€52k
- Usual education
- Apprenticeship friendly
- Outlook
- Growing fast with the shift away from gas boilers.
A day in the life
Commission a heat pump, service an office air-conditioning unit, diagnose a fault, and explain the fix to the customer.
Ways in
- HVAC apprenticeship
- Refrigeration college course
- Plumbing or electrical route then specialise
What to study at 16
The subjects you choose for the final years of secondary school can shape which degrees, exams and careers are easiest to reach. This is about choosing courses, not choosing a school.
Spain
FP de Grado Medio
France
Bac professionnel
Germany
Ausbildung (duale Ausbildung)
Poland
Technikum
Ireland
PLC and apprenticeships
Switzerland
EFZ apprenticeship (Lehre)
Skills that matter
Best courses to take
The study routes that lead most directly into this career.
Refrigeration and Air Conditioning (Grado Medio)
Install and service cooling, heating and ventilation systems — a trade with constant demand.
Covers exactly the systems you will service day to day.
Helpful school subjects: Thermodynamics, Pipework, Regulations
HVAC & Refrigeration Diploma
Heating, ventilation and cooling systems plus F-gas certification.
Includes the F-gas certification you need.
Helpful school subjects: Physics, Maths
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