Did you know that HVAC technicians are in demand? You can get trained for a career in the industry at Universal Technical Institute’s Orlando campus, a Florida technical school.1
HVACR Technician program coming to UTI Orlando pending regulatory approval.
HVACR Training Near Winter Park, Florida
UTI Orlando offers a 39-week HVACR Technician program to teach the fundamentals of maintaining, repairing and diagnosing all kinds of HVAC systems that include heating and cooling.
What’s great is that the program builds knowledge from the ground up, so all skill levels are welcome with no prior experience required.
HVACR Technician Certifications Available
HVACR certification not only is a way to show your knowledge and expertise, but it is also often a job requirement depending on who your employer is.
The great thing about attending UTI is that graduates are prepared to test for several industry credentials. Exams may include:
- EPA 608 Technician Certification
- North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Core
- OSHA General Construction Certification (OSHA-10)
HVAC Courses Offered
We cover a range of topics in our HVAC courses:
- HVACR Core, Basic Electricity and Motors
- Fundamentals of Refrigeration
- Heating Systems I
- Indoor Air Fundamentals
- Heating Systems II
- Air Conditioning and Alternative Systems
- Sheetmetal, Installation, Codes and EPA
- Building Management and NATE Core
- Commercial Refrigeration I
- Commercial Refrigeration I
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES NEAR WINTER PARK, FL
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median annual salary for HVACR technicians 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.
There’s also demand for HVACR technicians, with total HVACR technician employment expected to exceed 481,000 nationally by 2033.72
HVACR Technician Jobs in Winter Park, Florida
HVACR training grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles, including:
- HVACR technician
- Installation technician
- Refrigeration technician
As with any industry, over time, HVAC technicians may be able to advance their careers with experience and hard work.77 Some examples include:
- A/C tech
- HVAC specialist
- Refrigeration operator
- Residential contractor
- Commercial service manager
- Facilities manager
- Code inspector
- Mechanical engineer
- Energy analyst
- Business owner
Keep in mind that openings in the Winter Park area will vary based on local demand. Get in contact with our Career Services Team for help with finding local opportunities near Winter Park, resume building, interview prep and more.
Directions From Winter Park, Florida to UTI Orlando
Planning a visit to our HVACR school? Book a tour and head on over using the directions below (some routes may have tolls):
- Get on I-4 West in Orlando from East Fairbanks Avenue and North Orange Avenue (3.7 miles)
- Head southwest on Aloma Ave toward Brewer Avenue (26 feet)
- Aloma Avenue turns slightly left and becomes Brewer Avenue (0.2 miles)
- Continue onto Osceola Avenue (0.4 miles)
- Slight left onto East Osceola Avenue (217 ft)
- Continue onto East Fairbanks Avenue (0.7 miles)
- Turn left onto North Orange Avenue (1.9 miles)
- Turn right onto FL-438 N/Princeton Street (0.2 miles)
- Turn left to merge onto I-4 West (0.2 miles)
- Drive along I-4 Express and Florida’s Turnpike. Take exit 254 from Florida’s Turnpike (14.4 miles)
- Merge onto I-4 West (4.4 miles)
- Slight left onto I-4 Express (1.3 miles)
- Keep left to stay on I-4 Express (2.4 miles)
- Use the left lane to take the exit toward Miami (1.0 miles)
- Merge onto Florida’s Turnpike (4.1 miles)
- Use the second from the right lane to take exit 254 for FL-528 toward US-17/US-92/US 441 (0.5 miles)
- Slight left onto the ramp to US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South (0.3 miles)
- Exit on the left onto US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South toward FL-528 West/Kissimmee (0.5 miles)
- Continue on US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South to the campus
- Merge onto US-17 South/US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South (0.7 miles)
- Turn right onto West Taft Vineland Road (0.2 miles)
- Turn left at American Eagle Way (151 feet)
- Turn right and the campus will be on the left (59 feet)
Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.
UTI Orlando
2202 West Taft Vineland Road
Orlando, FL 32837
M-F | 8am-5pm | Hours
Campus Tours
TU&TH | 10am, 2pm, 6pm
W | 10 am & 2 pm
F&SAT | 10am
& 1pm
407-240-2422 | Campus
800-834-7308 | Admissions
866-247-1928 | Financial Aid
800-342-9253 | Student Services
321-281-9740 | Career Services
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Start HVACR Training at UTI Orlando
Now’s the time to train for an in-demand HVACR career.
Request more info or call us at 1-800-834-7308.