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earlburnermann
01-27-2011, 02:17 PM
Hi,

My name is Brian and I've been working as an oil heat tech for about 25 years now. Last April I was laid off because the company I was working for decided to go into AC too and where able to lay off out of order because of this. Can't blame them for trying to stay in business in these rough times.

So I'm upgrading my skills right now. I just completed my first semester in the HVAC Certificate Program though Suffolk County Community College. I enjoyed the AC course in September and did pretty good. Scored a B+ for the course and obtained Universal Certification from Ferris State University. Does this certification mean I know what I'm doing? No! I have a lot to learn.

Just about to begin my second semester and am looking forward to this summer. I have two more semesters after this one if I want to get my certification from SCCC. But I'm thinking of continuing and getting my Associates Degree. I have plenty of time to decide.

So I'll be checking out the site and trying to get some knowlege from the experts out in the field. Thanks for a great web site.

Brian

cboe
01-27-2011, 02:35 PM
sounds like you are on the right track. stick with it. Abe linclon once said I will study and prepaire myself. then one day it will pay off. or something to that effect. there is a lot of questions on this site about oil heating. you should fit right in. we need pros like you to help answer the questions.
a wealth of information on the forum. I wish you well.

earlburnermann
01-27-2011, 03:57 PM
sounds like you are on the right track. stick with it. Abe linclon once said I will study and prepaire myself. then one day it will pay off. or something to that effect. there is a lot of questions on this site about oil heating. you should fit right in. we need pros like you to help answer the questions.
a wealth of information on the forum. I wish you well.

Thanks Cboe,

I'm enjoying the school and will help out with oil heat questions when I can.

Tech23
01-27-2011, 07:28 PM
Welcome Brian, good luck with school...I hope you enjoy the site.