A message to HVAC apprentices (put time into yourself!!)
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- A message to HVAC or other skilled trades apprentices explaining the importance of investing time into learning the trade OFF the clock. The skilled trades are difficult and undermanned, HVAC in particular. Taking the time as an apprentice to learn outside of work will greatly shorten the learning curve and help you stand out and advance in the HVAC industry.
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I did 5 years of apprenticeship and one thing I learned from my instructors is that you never stop being a apprentice, we are always learning. But there's always a group that just likes to clock in and clock out and not care, like that you'll never succeed
Carlos G yes sir this is very true. The day you think you know it all is the day you need to hang up your gauges. Thanks for watching!
yes b/c they spoon feed you for years & pay less/hour, what a deal?
I’ve been on the job for 30 + years.
I still learn something new every day.
I sacrificed weekends, holidays, sleep
Just to learn our trade and it has afforded me a very good life.
Truest words “ Invest in yourself “
This trade has taken me to so many places where the average person doesn’t get to go.
Thanks for all of your videos
Another thing for apprentices, stay off your phone during work hours! Work is work time, not Facebook time or Snapchat time. This is probably the biggest problem with most apprentices.
Familia Sanchez HVAC Snapchat is more important than work... nice try mate.
*But what about twitter?*
Attitude is number 1. No tech wants a grumpy punk
What if I am taking notes?
@@williambhoe you can take notes on your phone, but you know what I mean.
Been in the HVAC trade for 6 months now... My boss is paying for me to get my certification because he sees promise. All I can say is do what you're told and pay attention! Watch your service tech like a friggen hawk.
I started doing hvac with my friend's dad and he's doing the same thing, Im extremely grateful and willing to do basically anything to be successful in this trade
I am interested at A PAID TRAINING PROGRAM TO PERMANENT EMPLOYMENT. Where could I have that?
Rhoods Kevin check your local unions, the one im currently trying to get into will pay me while i get on the job training.
I agree that the employers responsibility is wage and safe working environment, however, it's also their responsibility to provide with the right training and journeyman who will teach you how to do the work, let you do the work and explain things to you.
I've seen to many companies that pigeon-hooe apprentices into repetitive countless installations, not really caring about training the apprentice and setting them up to succeed.
I've also seen many companies with a-hole journeyman who don't let apprentices do anything at all other than fetch tools and clean up.
I've had my ticket for quite a while now and I tell all the apprentices to push and ask to actually do the work, get third hands dirty and learn. Strive to learn.
Mehdi Khaku so far all my leads have been pricks an it’s so hard to work an learn like that while getting shit talked to plus the other things you mentioned. Makes me not want to continue , so frustrating
The effort you put in is going to be equal to the reward you receive. Pay attention to details and always try to be the best at every aspect of your job. I finished school two years ago got in with a good family owned company for the first year of work I studied harder than I did in school and still do to this day but it paid off. I've been the lead installation tech for my company for a year now doing both commercial and residential. My goal was to be the best installation tech for my company and I'm constantly trying to find ways to improve and make my work look better. Make habits for yourself get a check list to make sure you do your job correctly, have pride in yourself and your work, and mostly just because you finish school does not mean you stop learning this trade is constantly evolving and if you do not grow with it you will struggle to be able to do your job well.
Good points here. I started at a school district after tech school. Learned ALOT through self teaching. Some stuff the hard way.
Used to get wiring diagrams and service manuals from manufacturers and online.
5 years ago, I got tired of the other guys I worked with not caring, not doing their job and bad attitudes.
I had the opportunity to go with the plumbers and pipefitters. I was 31 at the time.
Was scary, had a house, car payment, wife, and other obligations. Made the jump. Was put in as a third year apprentice, and turned journeyman 2016.
I still run across alot I dont know, sometimes I feel like I should already know being in this since 2007. However like it was stated your always going to run into something youve never seem, dont know or dont remember how it works.
Can be overwhelming but once you work through it and solve the issue not only is it a good feeling but you will be that much better next time.
Sorry for the long winded statement but felt it may help someone
I subscribed as well, nice to hear it when I sometimes feel it.
Thank you so much for the words of wisdom👍👍!! And for hitting that sub button💪
8 years in now for me and I am learning more and more each day! Great video dude! Stay safe
I gotta say that getting into the HVAC trade saved my life. I felt useless, i was unhealthy ect. This job has made me feel wanted and has forced me to change my health and diet habits. Your videos are alot of help brother. Keep it up.
Im right there with ya, same here. Just getting into HVAC myself.
Good for you brother! Same boat. Getting my EPA in Feb. to start my career.
Listen to this Apprentices ! This channel helped me get in check about where I’m at in HVACR as an apprentice myself , if you listen to AK HVAC’s advice and take this trade as your own responsibility to learn and achieve to get to a higher level , no body gonna do it except yourself ! Thanks AK for the inspiration 👍🏻
Great video! I was a former HVAC commercial installer for 9 years before switching careers to maintenance facilities. I was doing everything you were taking about in your video in order to learn my new trade. I learned more in 3 years about the equipment than my boss who has 30 years of experience in the same building! I also had no real mentorship. I learned everything from related experience, studying on my own, watching youtube videos & taking various online classes. Also picked up some information from our outside contractors & other techs on Facebook. I would steal equipment manuals from work & read them at home. I also see the same thing where I work. Guys do not want to apply themselves. They would rather be drinking or smoking weed every weekend. Funny thing is they wonder why they are not learning anything!
Robert Arnold your story is one of success! Congratulations on taking control of your own advancement in your trade, friend!
Robert Arnold Hey i want to be HVAC everything. Want to work on boilers, refridgerations, how should i get started.
What is your current background? If you have no kind of education or training then I would first recommend a HVAC/R trade school. After you graduate you can try to seek employment at a facility like a hospital, university, school district, etc. As a building engineer you can be called upon to be many things: HVAC & refrigeration technician, building controls technician, electrician, plumber, mechanic, stationary engineer (operating steam boilers & chillers) & more. You also can choose a facility where you can be just a HVAC/R specialist. I like doing everything...just makes me more valuable to an employer. Hope this helps.
Also I forgot to mention apprenticeships. They have them for both engineering & HVAC. They are good because you get a free education & training while you are working.
😂😂😂 LEARN AT ALL COSTS!!!
Thank you for this word..i would love to talk to you more but you already said everything..one love
I'm finally starting school tomorrow!!! After 3 months of setbacks I finally said no!! I'm starting and tomorrow is that day, super excited. So tired of these bs jobs not paying much, barely enough to pay bills. It's gonna be a tough 11 months but I'm looking forward to this, I can't wait to learn and apply. Thanks for your videos!
How has school been brotha ?
I was an apprentice at 2 companies. 3rd company i am currently at i have learned everything i know. Being thrown to the wolves was the best thing that could have happened to me. You learn so much when its 10pm 5 degrees out and you need to get a store heat.
Yup I’m 20 came into hvacr with no experience I do commercial food equipment and refrigeration for grocery stores, trained with somebody for 5 months been out on my own for 3 months. I’ve learned so much more now that I’m out to the wolves. Shit 2 weeks ago I was on a call at 1am for 2 bakery ovens down, there was nobody to call for help and sometimes that’s the best way to learn because I learned a lot that night. All I do in free time is learn and I beat myself up sometimes for not being on the same level and not being able to figure some calls out like the seasoned guys but I remind myself it’s part of the journey. If it was that easy and you could figure everything out after a year of training the trade wouldn’t be in such high demand
Comments like this motivate me
@@huncho2020 are you in the trade ?
@@Stephen-655 No im considering joining the apprenticeship program for hvac at my school…..Do you really enjoy this career?
@@huncho2020 I would recommend anyone doing it. But it's not for everyone. I love what I do. You feel very fulfilled or atleast I do. Making homeowners and customers happy. Figuring things out that had you stumped and watching your knowledge grow feels great. We need techs I'm sure that's how it is where you are located. I'm in Massachusetts. It can be very hard for new guys you may feel overwhelmed with trying to take in so much information. Just do not get discouraged with the trade if you do not like the company you're at. If your unhappy find another company. Show up on time, stay off your phone and act like you want to be there thats all.
Anything is possible in HVAC, my father made an amazing career expanding from apprentice to business owner/ project manager. "All you have to do is be better than average."
Starting an HVAC/R program at the local community college next month. I’m 35, and will be entering the field close to 37 when I complete my diploma. I’ve been wanting to start a new career in a trade for some time now. It’s both terrifying and exciting to be starting over. I’m hoping my discipline and determination will help me to advance in this trade even though I’ll be far older than most who start out in the HVAC/R trade. AK, you’re videos are always so informative. I even find your boring days on the job interesting to watch because you still bring useful insights. Keep up the great work!
Im looking into the Hvac/R program at my college as well. How has it been brotha ?
Well did you make it
I just started this week with a solid company working like a helper apprentice..They put me with the second best Tech in the company..I will apply your advice...
I'm in HVAC school Monday through Friday 6-10 every night. And tomorrow I start my full time apprenticeship! Hope it all goes well!! I'm ready
Sage advice...I'm looking for HVAC apprenticeship now after graduating from trade school and I've been trying to refresh as much as I can via TH-cam and NATE book but there's so much in this field to learn that it will take that as well as a apprenticeship to get more field experience.
Well said. I'm getting my EPA soon. Gonna start working soon after that, hopefully.
The best thing I did was I would do my daily helper grunt work, but I found several great techs that I would spend my free time with. I’ve spent hundreds of hours going on their after hours calls with them. Or when it was slow (Winter time) I would still go in for free and I would watch or actually do their work for them. Some times the best teaching experience is actually hands on, even if your doing it for free, because you’ll see all the effort you put in in the long run.
I wish I saw this video when I was an apprentice. You're spot on with this video.
Another major problem with not only apprentice, but 5 to 10 year vets,....( at least that is what the RESUME SAY'S) is electrical understanding, from Basic properties, to troubleshooting. Not only that, But My tech's and I are available for communication to actually help techs,(within the company, but when they do call.......For a given problem, I find that when I ask questions like:
Problem, "No AC:
1). What are your pressures? Ans- I think around such and such.
2) What is you amp draw on comp?, what is name plat FLA? Ans... Not sure, but I think it's OK
3) Is the Stat calling for cooling? ans.....Pretty sure...
The point is we cannot help you with out BASIC Information, that any seasoned tech will ask you. My problem is when you reply is I think or I think it's around there! There are BASIC information parameters that anyone, "Including myself needs to provide if help is to be rendered.
As an Apprentice, you ARE AN Engineer IN TRAINING, because most if not all of the trouble shooting IS BASE on ENGINEERING principals that aid Tech in repairing and, or correcting ANY given problem.....
The Gentleman that posted this video,...??? I would pay highly just for nothing more than his demeanor in talking, and my perceived thought of what he knows. Then comes the Resume....! How you carry yourself is very important and so is knowledge!!! at 33 years in service,!!! "I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS". I am not GOD, and if I knew everything, I wouldn't have to work at all...
My thoughts are nothing more than tryin to help the younger, up and coming techs on WHAT WE EXPECT! PERIOD. If you want to learn your craft in the HVACR industry, basically knowledge IS POWER! Knowledge attracts money! Last note, if you or even I think that we can sit back, "THE WORLD OF TECHNOLOGY, WILL PASS YOU BY"! It waits for nobody, I really think "YOU CAN DRIVE THIS INDUSTRY"! Only if you are truly into this field, because it is, after all" F--king INTERESTING"
Good lick and APPLY YOURSELF. This Tech is giving you "FREE" information to succeed!!!!!!
MY........02
Just came across this video while doing some research. I instantly subscribed to your channel man. I just got my associates in the plumbing and hvac field. I'm currently working for a plumbing company. This summer I spend it trying to get a job in the hvac field, which is my main goal. No success yet but I've been studying all of my notes just in case eventually, hopefully get a job in an air conditioning company. I'll keep watching your videos thanks.
I have a folder THICK of manuals from the installs I've down, primarily Trane, I collect service facts data and other install manuals i can get to understand the machine. I used to be deathly afraid of ECM motors, and well after a couple calls I got the hang of it, and it's pretty easy to diagnose bad ECM motors or bad CBs. I like to read and talk shop with my father whos a 30 year tech, and watch HVAC repair videos like yours, Nor-Cal Dave, hackfreehvac, anti DIY hvac, etc. I find it nice to watch people do their own thing and so I can try an implement their advice. Some works, some don't but its one thing I love about this field. Luckily I've had my father teach me when I was 13? I started the field when I was 17 with my dad, started a crappy company that abused me at 19 for a good half year. I'm 20 and bout to work for a Commercial company as a PM guy, which I'm not mad. 3 years of experience, and I'm always adept to learning, it's fun and great. Great message my man, I still apply this myself. The one thing though I do distaste, is on-call. I only like it when it was my side jobs haha. Great video my man.
Im a New tech i only have 7 months experience but I was doing same things you said in the video watch TH-cam a lot... And read books and now in my job all techs and my manager doesn't believe i only have 7 months experience .thanks for your video
i'm literally fresh off the turnip truck green to this industry. Start my new career path this coming Monday. I've been watching your videos in preparation -- at least give me a shot at being prepared (zero schooling either -- former IT guy moving into HVAC) -- i want to thank you for these videos. They have been quite helpful.
Thank you for this! Apprentice here starting late forties. Just so much information out there and all I can do now is just absorb all the correct ones that I can. Thank you again for this reminder that I’m doing the right thing .
How's it going? I'm about to turn 40 and thinking about leaving trucking and getting into transport refrigeration.
@@geraldhenderson994 yeah Take HVAC-R and specialize in transport refrigeration . There’s so many options in this industry. Ps. Truck driving was/is still on my bucket list. One of the professions I wanted to do when I was younger.
@@tunaman2200 thanks for replying.
So true, i started thinking is was going to be a piece a cake not knowing i should learn everything in front of me. Now im a contractor and a head mechanic for my county. Knowledge is power. Eat, breathe and shit this trade 2 be great
Thank you . Im in my 2/3 done my program and this information helps me a lot . Subscribed
The fact that there is always something to learn is why I find myself interested in this trade, and some others. After years of making a good living in trucking, I've found that just getting the paycheck isn't good enough for me. The problem is, I can't seem to convince any employers that I'm serious.
Great video I appreciate it. I am a plumbing apprentice and this advice is definitely transferable to other trades.
You sir have some good vids. I'm 33 and have been taken in by a heating cooling and old school sheet metal shop. All my journeyman are over willing to teach help and stand back and let me learn. In the past 2 mos. I've passed up 3 other guys but the key is shut your, hole know your roll and apply yourself and go on as many calls with your joyrnemen as you can.
Awesome video man, I’m an electrical apprentice but am going to apply this to what I’m doing and do more outside of the job.
great advice, thanks for the encouragement. We miss you man. Hope all is well with you and the family.
Good video bro.. I’m studying for my contractors license right now I’ve been in the business for 10 years
Thank you for the upload, this really helped because I am looking to get into the trades asap. One of the main reasons I search for a video like this is because I want to know how to be successful going in especially since Im 18. Once again though thank you for the talk, you most definitely gained a subscriber.
Thank you for the advice, i have been in to hotel maintenance for 19 years mostly front of the house stuff and went to school for electrical installation, construction got slow so I decided to just stay with the hotel but I couldn't advance in the hotel unless I had the HVAC knowledge so I signed up for online course which was amazing really open doors for me in the field was able to help get a promotion with a better pay. But one thing I find now is that I am limited to other equipment out there and I really appreciate the videos that you all put out, sometimes I only find myself mostly p.ming units and wish I could really dig in and get more Hands-On on other equipment , so the videos that you all put out really helps to get my mind thinking of other jobs, troubleshooting, just so my mind can stay fresh and not forget what i learned online. Sometimes I feel like working for another company but most are Union company's & I cant afford to start with a lower pay, i got bills to pay. So please keep posting those videos hopefully I'll have the courage to get out there on my own one day. Thank you
Keep pushin and learning buddy! You'll get there, I got in late myself. Thanks for watching man👍👍!! Appreciate the support🍻
Union apprenticeship is free just and is better than any other training
and they will just put you on 'the list' & they want to see that HS diploma, AA is not good enough, BA is NOT good enough, they want the HS cert. LMAO---but yes keep talking about OPPORTUNITY and motivation and showing yourself to have good work ethics blah blah blah only to be turned down but usually NO REPLY --??? LMAO -good luck =BS
@@Tmhen yes the high school diploma or ged is a requirement and if you knew anything about unions then you would know that you are only on the list if you want to be. Personally I have had nothing but good experiences with union training I have yet to be stumped out in the field due to the great training I was given by my local union
Your on point keep up the videos. I can relate first hand experience …. ain’t nothing to it but to do it!
I'm an army veteran myself and 33 years YOUNG just now getting into this trade. You are exactly right about self education. It really irritates me that you Have to work under a master just to become a journeyman. I don't trust that my boss will actually certify my hours, so fuck him if so...I'll find a way.
Im 31 bearly starting ...thanks for the advice
plus 1 well said wise words of wisdom! They should show this video on the 1st day of classs at schools.
You probably been told this before, but you would be successful in anything. You got the mindset
Humbled. Bill Walton, I appreciate your words and for your support. Thank you for watching!👍👍
Thank you for the video! I'm a young H-vac tech entering the trade.
Thanks for watching man👍👍!! Appreciate the support🍻 Best of luck to you
Well Stated, Your Best Investment is to Yourself. Learn Everyday. No One is going to Stuff $$$$ in Your Pocket with a Poor Effort. To Be the BEST You Must Put in The EFFORT
I'm almost 25 going to a 9 month school and just started my first HVAC job. Exactly what you said the main guy I'm with is a sad excuse for a tech but the owner has taught me an incredible amount in the first couple days. Loving your videos just trying to learn what I can and give myself decent opportunities. Thank you for the down to earth info and experience.
It's been 2years now, how's it been?
Thanks for sharing I can relate and have been encouraged by your words. God bless
He ain't lying. 100.
thank you for the encouragement. Im 3 years into my apprenticeship and im old . Im playing catch up. Im getting there!
How old are you ?
I'm a GC, thank you for actually caring and wanting to be better!
Three Swords thanks for your words!
Thanks for the advice dude i am trying to get into this line of work right now I'm glad I came across your video
Great video! I teach HVAC and I played this video for my trainees
My instructors have been doing this trade 20-30 years and they tell us the same thing. You get in what you put out
Which is why I continue to form hood habits be an A student to carry those habits over into the field
Great advice & information👍🏽I'm a senior in high school & I'll be starting my HVAC Apprenticeship this summer. I hope to learn a lot from your channel. Thanks for the videos💯
Rashawn T. Thank you for the feedback! Best of luck to you...people in your position are who my videos are targeted for. Hope it helps.
AKGreaves No problem, I appreciate it.
Rashawn T. Same here man, I start with a big company in august and they are starting me out with 15$ an hour in Florida! I have some experience and I fell in love with it.
Thanks for the advice. Just got into pipe fitters apprenticeship
Great video great advice I really appreciate ppl like you in this trade
Zw Spiller thanks for the support!
Well said the ones who go to school make less mistakes cuz they know the principles
I'm a 45 year old male will be 46 in December I want to do Hvac I want a trade job I work at a casino right now and I just want a change but am I to old to start this career, but I'm real serious I would be the guy that would put the good amount of time in it.
I switched careers at the age of 45. You can do it. I would rather hire a guy like you then many of these young kids who do not have the maturity, work ethic or desire to learn anything.
@Corey Lambrecht Lol, i am 57 years old, i am just getting my state HVAC license, i am going for it. because i love HVAC work.
8 ball never too late, I dropped out of high school, delivered pizzas until I was 34, finally had to make a change, went and got my high school diploma and finally had a win in life, I wanted more so I went to a two year HVAC school worked my ass off , and thought of HVAC 24 hours a day. Graduated with a 94.5 gpa and achieved National technical honor society. Got a job my last day of school, worked there for 5 months, my boss could see my dedication and made me a tech only after working there for only 6 months,so yeah you can do it!!!!
It's never too late, that's what I keep telling myself. I'm going on 39 and just getting into HVAC myself, I just recently enrolled in school. I wasted almost 18 years of my life working in the awful dead end grocery business, and currently work an unfullfilling and low paying security job. I desperately need a change. But not just for me, but for my wife and kids (who I love to death) and provide a better life for them. I'm naturally mechanically inclined and HVAC sounds like a very rewarding and exciting career.
couldn't agree with you more, even if you have the best Mentor in the world you should always question everything
Was just about to ask what books, but oh look you have a video for that... Subbed and smacked the bell! Thanks for making these videos
Thanks for watching Jeremy Dale 👍👍!! Appreciate the support🍻
Your Videos are Always great to learn from and wacth.
I'm a Union Building Trades Journeyman in the SF Bay Area and at the top of my game when it comes to performance and Skill. My schooling was free trough The Union and it was a Top Notch 5 year program. That doesn't mean I did not have to apply these very principles to become successful. Union or not, this video rings true no matter what. Good advice 4 sure. 👍🏻
Timmay' local 38? Which company are you working for?
Thanks, just signed up yesterday to be a helper
Great video every new tech should take your advice, I'm a service tech in the north east we cover a lot , oil fired , propane / natural gas and even some heat pumps. My experience is most service guys are weak on relays and electronic troubleshooting . I was too thanks to some of the guys on here I learned a ton! What I don't like to see is guys texting and always trying to correct you, shut up and listen even if not exactly by the textbook !!
Knight Hvac great points man! I live in KY now, but am from Connecticut. Might be making my way back up there before long.
In my area there a lack of oil burner techs , it's not the cleanest work , but most companies do service a/c and natural gas ! Try getting in with them , most of the oil techs around here are in there late 50's/60's
Well said Andrew! Well said indeed.
My instructor who being doing this for 20 years said the same thing .. wow !!!
Hell yeah! That goes for all skilled tradesmen
very good point.! After hour training is a must, but mentor is great to have, especially good ones
Good video. I think as a old timer all of us should go teach or help at a tech school and help the newer techs
Most important teach these guys. Sub cooling superheat static pressure. Treat the customer right do the right thing sizing duct work.
The new guys are our trades future. Please don't be afraid to share knowledge and help others. Thank you. Have a blessed day
thanks so much for watching.
I wish I would have got into this trade years ago but better later then never right I’m 36 and gonna start school for hvac/r I got a whole lot of catching up to do thanks for your videos....
Thanks so much for your advices man...really appreciate that and just subscribed 👍
This is true I learned all on the job been doing it 6 months and getting payed 3rd year pay but I’m always reading my books and looking up stuff on TH-cam
i have not start school yet and I'm watching videos about hvac , getting apps about hvac , watching youtube videos because I want to learn about this trade I'm 41 just going to start school
thanks bro very good video. where I work it sucks being an apprentice, they just have us change filters and wash coils, we are not allow to go on trouble shooting calls , or service calls unless the journeymen needs help. So we don't get much experience to make us better techs at work
Sme here dude used my gi bill for school, made a world of difference. Its a good strong trade to be in
I have 5 years in HVAC but that was 30 years ago we were using analog Simpson meters and Amp prob amp draw meters back then we just cut the line sets and released the refrigerant , I've recently started getting interested again in the trade after 30 years OTR trucking more as a hobby I'm too fat to get into crawl spaces and attics anymore LOL
Good talk and advice. Found you threw Rardon and subbed .
JH HVAC & Plumbing thanks for the support!
Thank you so much!💯🙌🏾
Thank you
Thank you, looking forward to the next video
Thanks for watching man👍👍!! Appreciate the support🍻
Truth!
Thank you! Great insights here.
42 months in my 48 required for texas apprintaship and I been hitting the book every chance I can get. Taking all the pratice test available. I want to ace the test first chance I'm able to. I'm shooting the top top going the extra miles.
Just subscribed, nice video man, good thoughts in the table, thanks you for sharing!
Cesar Alejandro Kinzel HVAC thank you!
To everyone that watched this video, you just got hit with a buttload of facts!
I have decaids in this field. Keep your nose to the grindstone. Look to the older well seasoned techs that stick to a consistent rudimentary basic diagnostic procedure remain unwavering you will advance, you will pass the people around you in this industry that pussy foot! Put in extra time after hours to study you're only helping yourself that puts you in a position to help others and that in itself puts you in high demand!
There are three kinds of people in this world those that watch things happen, those that make things happen and those that wonder what the hell happened!
Now shut up & get back to work 😎
Great words, keep it moving!!!!
Another thing for apprentices stay off your phone I can't stress that enough stay off your phone get in there get down and dirty ask questions lots of them B one-step of the head of your lead tech if you go out to the van to get something take garbage with you or something you're not using you must keep your mind going all the time even when you eat lunch talk to the journeyman about the job ask him questions no question is a stupid question the man in the video is correct the trade is constantly changing and you constantly have to keep up with the times knowledge is power..... And the more knowledge you have you will always have a job and don't forget also stay off the phone and show a little Hustle
Agree with u 100%, my mentor was a piece of shit but I learned something very important from him....what not to do in the trade, now I take care of hvacr for 22 schools on my own and love
Just graduated as full fledged universal HVAC tech, currently struggling to get a job since no one wants to hire a new graduate (at least in my area). Seems like everyone wants to hire 2-3 plus years of experience with a minimum of 1yr of experience. This really sucks. (All out of pocket expenses)...........
Very well said. Smart man
4th year here. Few months until qualified. All credits or honours in my exams practical and theory. Fuckin love my job.
thanks bro,i was wondering what its really like being a havac tech
The argument that a guy paying out of pocket for a trade school won't put as much in isn't accurate. I paid out of pocket banking on a better life. I cashed in my 401k to do it. I had very little left while going to hvac school. I worked ten times as hard as the guys with the unemployment bill, and some of the guys with the GI bill also. I had a lot of skin in the game to succeed. But I agree with you on the morale: "He who puts in the work reaps the reward." And THAT cannot be argued.
I've been going to school since last February and I will graduate in June. I've gotten an A in all my classes. Now I just need to find a job doesn't seem like anybody's hiring right now in southern California
I go to a technical high school and I’m taking hvac and my teacher won’t let us have phones out and we have a dress code and I’m really excited for it
Good Advice, I'm currently in a vocational school for HVAC and have never been a big fan of educating myself but I've come to The conclusion that in order to be successful I must be educating myself on my own Time. When you first got in to the trade did you focus on 1 specific application or did you become well versed with numerous applications?
I feel I got into the trade too young, By that I mean I didnt care much at first, just wanted to make a wadge. So Inevitably I was condemed to the installation part of the trade for my first 8 years.. I drifted in another trade after being laide off 1 winter for 2 years and was completly unstimulated by it. Going back to Hvac, I miss the smell of copper like my mothers cooking lol. Apprentice 4 (here in canada) were pretty expensive to hire, and in kind of a grey zone, even worst 90% of my work experience is all installation. I finally unhooked a job, So now ime Trying to forge myself with youtube and google to be a better service tech. Its such a nice and stimulating trade if you put some heart into it. Your advice is very true
Best of luck in your return to the trade brother! Thanks for watching
Amen Brother
Sir I am starting with my Appretince in refrigiration I really have no Idea I did Electrical Engineering. Your words touched me I need a mentor.
DO you mind to one.
can i contact you please