HVAC SCHOOL NEAR SANTA ANA, CA: START TRAINING FOR A CAREER

Combining theoretical education with hands-on training, our HVAC school teaches students using state-of-the-industry tools and technologies. Our HVAC technician training program equips graduates with skills needed for entry-level roles in the industry, enabling them to use their knowledge to identify, maintain and repair HVAC and refrigeration systems. Graduates earn diplomas.

Skilled HVACR technicians are in demand. In fact, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts more than 37,000 estimated average annual HVACR technician job openings in the United States.⁶⁶

According to the BLS, the median annual salary for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration mechanics and installers in the United States was $57,300 in May 2023.⁵⁸ This means half earned more and half earned less. Keep in mind that salary depends on several factors, including experience, employer, demand and cost of living in the area.

HVACR training grads are prepared to become entry-level HVACR technicians or other entry-level roles such as:

• HVACR technician
• Installation technician
• Refrigeration technician

As with any industry, over time, HVACR technicians may be able to advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Here are a few examples of advanced HVACR tech careers:

• A/C technician
• HVAC specialist
• Refrigeration operator
• Residential contractor
• Commercial service manager
• Residential contractor
• Facilities manager
• Code inspector
• Mechanical engineer
• Energy analyst
• Business owner

Santa Ana-based UTI students and graduates can get in touch with our Career Services team to learn about job opportunities.

Need to navigate to UTI Long Beach? Refer to this guide to find our HVAC school:

1. Get on I-5 North (1.8 miles).
   1. Head north on Main Street toward West 1st Street (1.5 miles).
   2. Turn right to merge onto I-5 North toward Los Angeles (0.3 miles).
2. Follow CA-22 West and I-405 North to CA-19 North/North Lakewood Boulevard in Long Beach. Take exit 27 from I-405 North (17.5 miles).
   1. Merge onto I-5 North (0.3 miles).
   2. Use the right two lanes to take exit 106 to merge onto CA-22 West toward Long Beach (9.9 miles).
   3. Keep right to stay on CA-22 West (0.8 miles).
   4. Merge onto I-405 North (2.7 miles).
   5. Keep left to stay on I-405 North (3.4 miles).
   6. Use the right lane to take exit 27 for CA-19 South/Lakewood Boulevard toward Long Beach Airport (0.2 miles).
   7. Slight right onto the CA-19 North/Lakewood Boulevard North ramp to Long Beach Airport/Long Beach City College/Devry University (0.2 miles).
3. Continue on CA-19 North/North Lakewood Boulevard. Drive to Worsham Avenue (1.6 miles).
   1. Merge onto CA-19 North/North Lakewood Boulevard (1.3 miles).
   2. Use the left two lanes to turn left onto East Conant Street (0.2 miles).
   3. Turn right onto Worsham Avenue (203 feet).

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

During the 51-week Automotive Technology program at UTI Long Beach, students undergo practical training, preparing them with the technical skills needed for entry-level roles in the automotive industry.⁷ Graduates earn AOS degrees.

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Over 36 weeks, students in the Welding Technology program at UTI Long Beach train in four vital arc welding techniques to prepare for entry-level welding jobs. Graduates earn diplomas.

The 18-month Airframe & Powerplant Technician program at UTI Long Beach prepares students by teaching them skills needed to pursue entry-level roles in aircraft servicing.⁷⁹ Graduates earn diplomas.

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