HVAC career opportunities. Become an HVAC technician.

Your Career Path in the HVAC Trade

01. Learn

01. Learn

  • Train remotely
  • Graduate in 3 months or less
  • Continuous support from The Blue Collar Team every step of the way.

02. Apprentice

02. Apprentice

  • Graduate and get hired
  • $12-$20 per/hr
  • Apprenticeship time periods vary by state.

03. Journeyman

03. Journeyman

  • Journeyman License
  • Up to $40 per/hour and/or performance pay.

04. Contractor

04. Contractor

  • Master or contract license
  • $65+ per/hr and/or performance pay.

05. Management

05. Management

  • General Manager
  • Service Manger
  • Field Supervisor
  • $50+ per/hr or salary plus bonus

06. Owner

06. Owner

  • Start your own company
  • Pay: unlimited

Now is the ideal time to become part of this growing industry

The average HVAC/R Technician makes $52,650 annually and the need for qualified HVAC technicians is projected to grow 15 percent by 2026—according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics. Experienced heating, ventilation, and air conditioning tradespeople can make over $100,000, and—with the skill and training to start your own HVAC company—income opportunities are unlimited.

The industry, by numbers

3

Graduate in as little as 3 months

$52k+

Average HVAC Tech’s yearly income

$100k+

Experienced tradespeople can make over $100,000 annually

15%

Projected industry growth through 2026

Study at The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School

The Blue Collar Virtual Trade School provides the instruction and education to prepare our students for entry-level work in the HVAC trade and matches them with the business owners who want to hire them. We train people and produce professionals. Our online trade school gets you job-ready in months, not years—all falling within a low-cost tuition with flexible payment options available.

You can expect
  • Learn a trade – with the 3D/VR tools trades professionals use.
  • Get Hired- We have hundred’s of jobs that need to be filled right away.
  • Begin a new and rewarding career as an HVAC technician.

Our advanced HVAC course curriculum

Commercial HVAC

You can expect

  • VR-enabled 3D simulation training software shows you step-by-step all that you need to know to become an immediate success in the field.
  • HVAC tech with multimeter, used for electronic testing.
  • 12+ HVAC Tech Course Basics • 6+ Cooling Maintenance and Diagnostics Courses
  • 7+ HVAC Cooling Basics Courses and 8 HVAC Electricity Courses
  • 9+HVAC Service Tech Level 1 Courses
  • 5+ HVAC Service Tech: Jumpstart Program Courses
  • 4+ HVAC Service Tech: Troubleshooting Master Courses
  • 4+ Heating Maintenance and Diagnostics Courses
  • 6+ Business Skills for the Trades Courses
  • Coursework focuses on industry fundamentals, tools, and safety.
  • Resume and interview readiness online training
  • Guaranteed job interviews.
course curriculum

Residential HVAC

You can expect

  • VR-enabled 3D simulation training software shows you step-by-step all that you need to know to become an immediate success in the field.
  • HVAC tech with multimeter, used for electronic testing.
  • 12+ HVAC Tech Course Basics • 6+ Cooling Maintenance and Diagnostics Courses
  • 7+ HVAC Cooling Basics Courses and 8 HVAC Electricity Courses
  • 9+HVAC Service Tech Level 1 Courses
  • 5+ HVAC Service Tech: Jumpstart Program Courses
  • 4+ HVAC Service Tech: Troubleshooting Master Courses
  • 4+ Heating Maintenance and Diagnostics Courses
  • 6+ Business Skills for the Trades Courses
  • Coursework focuses on industry fundamentals, tools, and safety.
  • Resume and interview readiness online training
  • Guaranteed job interviews.
course curriculum

HVAC career opportunities are here and we can prepare you for professional success.