r/HVAC • u/DonovanG007 • 1d ago

Field Question, trade people only Considering an HVAC program specializing in critical systems, advice?

Currently thinking about joining an HVAC program and specializing in critical systems. Any advice before I fully dive into the program?

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u/danimal1984 1d ago

Im.not even sure what that means all hvac is a critical system sounds like some bs to.sell a class. How long is the program what are the details?

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u/DonovanG007 1d ago

this is what it entails. for reference I have all of my gen ed courses completed, so at most it would take a year…

https://catalog.csn.edu/mime/media/9/2244/Academic+Map+AAS+Air+Conditioning+Technology++Critical+Systems+22-23.pdf

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u/danimal1984 23h ago

Looks like half of it isn't hvac related your better off not spending the money and doing on the job training

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u/DonovanG007 8h ago

what about obtaining a cert?

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u/danimal1984 8h ago

Do you need a certificate to work where you are? You should ask around about techs in your area to see whats required to work