HVACR School Near Altamonte Springs, Florida

HVAC technicians help perform routine maintenance on heating and cooling systems for a range of sectors, including both commercial and residential.

There are a number of different career pathways for someone trained with these skills, and at UTI, we help provide hands-on skills and knowledge that can be built upon in the workplace. Our instructors are dedicated, with real-world experience that they are excited about sharing with their students.

Read more about why UTI can be a great choice for HVAC tech training.

HVACR certification is often expected from employers within the HVAC industry to show an individual has the knowledge and skills to perform their job duties safely.

Certification can also make you stand out as an applicant against others who are not certified, and you can add these to your LinkedIn profile and resume. These certifications also can help you grow in your career as your knowledge increases!

UTI helps prepare students to test for several industry credentials. Exams may include:

• EPA 608 Technician Certification
• North American Technician Excellence (NATE) Core
• OSHA General Construction Certification (OSHA-10)

HVAC courses build knowledge from the ground up:

HVACR training grads are prepared to pursue entry-level roles, including:

• HVACR technician
• Installation technician
• Refrigeration technician

As with any industry, over time, HVAC technicians may be able to advance their careers with experience and hard work.⁷⁷ Some examples include:

• A/C tech
• HVAC specialist
• Refrigeration operator
• Residential contractor
• Commercial service manager
• Facilities manager
• Code inspector
• Mechanical engineer
• Energy analyst
• Business owner

Keep in mind that openings in the Altamonte Springs area will vary based on local demand. We have a dedicated Career Services Team to help current students as well as graduates with finding job opportunities, resume building and more!

Book a tour and come check out our HVACR school. Get a look at our labs and classrooms. Follow the directions below (some routes may have tolls):

1. Get on I-4 West from East Altamonte Drive (2.1 miles)
1. Head north toward East Altamonte Drive(125 ft)
2. Turn left toward East Altamonte Drive (302 ft)
3. Turn right toward East Altamonte Drive (167 ft)
4. Sharp left onto East Altamonte Drive (0.3 miles)
5. Continue straight onto FL-436 West/East Altamonte Drive (1.3 miles)
6. Use the left two lanes to turn left to merge onto I-4 West toward Orlando/Tampa (0.4 miles)
2. Take I-4 Express and Florida’s Turnpike to Consulate Drive in Orange County. Take exit 255 from Florida’s Turnpike. (18.8 miles)
1. Merge onto I-4 West (0.7 miles)
2. Slight left onto I-4 Express (1.7 miles)
3. Keep left to stay on I-4 Express (9.6 miles)
4. Keep left to stay on I-4 Express (2.4 miles)
5. Use the left lane to take the exit toward Miami (1.0 miles)
6. Merge onto Florida’s Turnpike (3.1 miles)
7. Take exit 255 for Consulate Drive (0.3 miles)
3. Continue on Consulate Drive to the campus (1.3 miles)
1. Turn left onto Consulate Drive (0.6 miles)
2. Turn right onto US-441 South/US-92 West/Highway 17 South (0.5 miles)
3. Turn right onto West Taft Vineland Road (0.2 miles)
4. Turn left at American Eagle Way (151 feet)
5. Turn right and the campus will be on the left (59 feet)

Fastest route may change depending on most recent traffic conditions.

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