AC Installation - Career change

[GinSoakedBoy]

Any AC installers on here?

I am interested to know how you went about getting into the industry? The cost for accreditation, how long training takes and the potential rewards once qualified? Are there any routes to fast track progression.

Been mulling over possible career changes with a mate, and AC installation was one of the jobs we discussed as we both felt its going to be increasingly in demand in the coming years.

Just interested to hear some advice from the people that do the actual job.

Thanks

James

 

[Wayners]

Lift engineer
CCTV and alarms
Heat pumps and air conditioning.
Fitters and engineers.
Designers.
All good things to get into but expect lot's of driving and jobs that will take you away from home.
They all seem to be from plumbing and electrical background that get the job from what I've seen, but with varying skills. Some are useless and but others are really good and knowledgeable.
Just got to get a CV put together and put it out.
You thinking about college course?

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

Been mulling over possible career changes with a mate, and AC installation was one of the jobs we discussed as we both felt its going to be increasingly in demand in the coming years.

Your present job, skills, and qualifications, have a large bearing on what jobs you can look to do in the future.

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

What about EV charger installation, that's gotta grow.

 

[Harry Bloomfield]

What about EV charger installation, that's gotta grow.

Might that need some electrical skill, knowledge, and qualifications first?

 

[freddiemercurystwin]

For sure but presumably you need similar with AC installation?

 

[Justin Passing]

Welders are getting 6 figure salaries in the US - Data Centre buildout.
Sparks and plumbers are in demand too, but not as much. Strings to your bow, I'd go for.

I'd avoid doing a job which is competitive and needs loads of little private jobs. Not much certification to do AC, no real craft/skill involved.

But if you went to college to study the larger engineering/designing aspect (like the welders do to get 150k) that could become an in-demand niche. I'm sure with something like those you'd earn far more in USA, Australia etc.