potential student interested in the hvac field....

[kylle]

Hey guys,

Just thought id gather some of your input on my situation...

I've been let go from work (6 months now).... and working on getting funding from the government through Second Careers.
I researched Hi-Mark(G2/G3 Co-Op), and I'm interesting in their program to obtain some experience and licenses...
once completed was wondering how difficult for people with no experience obtaining a job in this field..
also to qualify for Second Careers Funding... i need 2 job postings with descriptions of what i will have learned from school / entry level job postings .. are their any recommended sites other than kijiji/craigslist with little job discriptions..
If someone could help guide me in the right direction for after my schooling is completed would be awesome!

cheers

and thanks for your time

kylle  (Toronto, Ontario)

[Admin]

If you visit all the local HVAC wholesalers there's usually job postings.  The first couple of years as a G3 can be rough but once you have experience and a G2 certificate it will be easier to get a job.  You can also visit the Service Canada website for job postings,

http://www.jobbank.gc.ca/intro-eng.aspx
(Click JOB SEARCH and select the TRADES option and the province and type HEATING in the search box.  The website sucks so you have to search a couple of times before you get links to job postings.)

I would also look at the College of Trades / MTCU 636G program.  It's much easier to get the G2-T certificate which is basically a G3 certificate.  This option would only benefit someone who wants to do the schooling because 720 hours of in class schooling are required. There may be incentives for employers that hire apprentices.

Here's a couple of posts about the 636G program,

http://www.hvactechgroup.com/hvacforum/index.php?topic=1011.0

http://www.hvactechgroup.com/hvacforum/index.php?topic=1029.0

[harshal]

I think its good field once u get some experience under your belt.the scope is wide too.if u can develop some mechanical aptitude it can be helpful. There is always demand for the good technican but it will take a few years to get there.

[Android412]

http://ca.indeed.com/

Merges job postings from most of the bigger job posting sites.

[kylle]

thanks for the input guys! appreciate it.. i applied through second careers for himark school just to get some experience with g2/g3 and co-op and take it from there hopefully can get some entry level jobs with this

[Jamesdolla]

Since getting my G2 months ago, I've had zero luck in getting a job.  Everyone is looking for experience and it's very difficult to earn experience in this instance.  Most people from the school I attended aren't having any luck either.  Hope you have better luck than I have.

[JTF2JAKERS]

I am a G3 who has been working in the trade for about 2.5-3 years who has alot of experience in installs i have done ducklless splits some hydronics re and re installs on a/c gas to gas furnaces oil to gas basebord electric to gas/propane heat pumps, and hwt,besides that have a grasp on other trades such as timber framing (post and beam) carpentry, roofing, heritage restoration,. some products i have installed are keepright rheem mitsubiti ameristar goodman rhued bryant but the most common brand i install is Trane,  i would like to know if i can claim my hours for my 313 d  but i want my 313 a what is the best route for me to advance my skills for a 313 a, as well is there and useful tips for the G2 exam besides how to map out a gas line/sizing gas pipe and to get a g1 do you need to work x many hours on units over 400,ooobtus?