Careers in HVAC

What is the main objective of this chapter?

• To provide an overview of the HVACR industry

• To list the skills needed for success in HVACR

• To explain the different career paths in HVACR

• To describe the HVACR industry

Why is HVACR considered a good career option?

• It offers job security due to expanding businesses

• It requires minimal physical skills

• It has a low demand for mechanics and installers

• It is a localized industry with limited job opportunities

Which of the following is NOT a career option in HVACR?

• Installer

• Energy auditor

• Parts clerk

• Plumber

Which skills are important for success in HVACR?

• Physical, mental, communication, and technical skills

• Emotional, artistic, leadership, and technical skills

• Physical, mathematical, artistic, and technical skills

• Emotional, mathematical, communication, and technical skills

What did Willis Carrier invent in 1902?

• Central air conditioning systems

• a way to condition air for a New York publishing company

• Conditioned freight trucks

• Refrigeration for blood and medicine

When did residential window air conditioners become affordable for the public?

• 1950s

• 1970s

• 1900s

• 1930s

Which industry uses refrigeration for blood and medicine?

• Commercial refrigeration and ice machines

• Vending machines

• Chilled water fountains

• Medical laboratories

Which company developed the first air conditioned automobile?

• Carrier Corporation

• Packard

• Ritchie Engineering

• Mastercool Inc.

What are some of the physical skills needed in HVACR?

• Strength and stamina

• Dexterity and mobility

• Agility and endurance

• All of the above

Which mental skill is important in HVACR?

• Taking measurements

• Maintaining focus despite distractions

• Applying formulas and conversions

• Reading prints and schematics

• All of the above