So you want to be a HVAC Mechanic? 🛠️❄️ | Paving the Path | TVO Learn

This episode of Paving the Path on TVO Learn features Brandy Ferris, an HRAC Technician, A313A Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Systems Mechanic, and Gas Fitter 1, who shares her journey into the skilled trades and the obstacles she navigated along the way. Brandy talks about how a career change in her late twenties led her to HVAC, after realizing traditional university studies weren’t the right fit. She reflects on discovering the apprenticeship pathway, challenging stereotypes about the trades, and building confidence as a woman working on job sites. She highlights the value of mentorship, hands-on learning, and using your strengths to succeed in a physically demanding field. Thinking about a career in HRAC or curious about the skilled trades? This episode offers an inspiring look at the heating and cooling industry and what it takes to build a rewarding, in-demand career. 0:00 Meet Brandi 👋❄️ 0:16 So you want to be a HVAC Mechanic? | Paving the Path 🛠️❄️ 0:21 Discovering HVAC as a Second Career 🔄🛠️ 0:39 Why Heating and Cooling Matter 🇨🇦🔥 0:49 Learning Through Apprenticeship 🎓💰 1:02 Teaching and Mentoring Others 🤝👩‍🏫 1:22 Strength, Skill, and Trade Myths 💪🧠 1:44 Facing Challenges on the Job Site 🚧⚙️ 2:16 Skills That Pay Off for Life 🏠💡 2:40 See More TVO Learn 📚✨ About Paving the Path Through captivating storytelling and intimate profiles, Paving The Path is an intimate mini-documentary style series that shines a spotlight on the unsung heroes of the skilled trades world, revealing the passion, dedication, and expertise of individuals who shape our world with their hands, one craft at a time. Throughout this series, we will meet a different master of a trade and profile their career. They will take us on their journey of how they paved the path in what they do, covering topics such as the business aspect, mental health, overcoming biases, and more. Paving The Path spotlights the unsung heroes of skilled trades, revealing their passion and expertise through intimate mini-documentaries. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7M0_JEonFvNlRsIA0SRlIV Sing along some nursery songs with Rhyme Time! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh6Q46POvBSlu0ATV1PT53gL Get a crash course in Financial Literacy with Office Hours! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh4D-xXL3iqg8xkORkdTSjKE Act now! INFO-MERCIALS brings you rapid-fire knowledge with a wink and a nudge—because learning should be fun, flashy, and unforgettable https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh6xRl_gvx_bgrodEGsNFR4R The Things You Ought to Know is a fast-paced, fun series that dives into everything you need to know in today’s world—from life hacks to health tips, emerging trends to essential skills. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7tQ4lpUPjnHokqfP5vLS7d The Process equips learners with essential skills through clear, concise episodes that break down various processes, from project management to entrepreneurial strategies, empowering them with the tools they need to succeed. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh4sBKFVyuv5ZA3Y1F-IOBuS Phono-Fi: The Ultimate Phonics Adventure makes learning letter sounds and spelling patterns fun and engaging for Grade 1 students! https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7ahg4Jf8gzQHY-INWCCSHR Grammafied is a fun, engaging educational video series designed to help young learners understand the importance of punctuation, conjunctions, contractions and sentence structure in a lighthearted and memorable way https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLDPs0LJsHkh7xH9yQQkZ573F6puQUU_dP Follow TVO Learn Instagram ➤ https://www.instagram.com/tvolearn/ Facebook ➤ https://www.facebook.com/TVOLearn Website ➤ https://tvolearn.com/ Subscribe to TVO Learn https://www.youtube.com/@tvolearn?sub_confirmation=1 #HVAC #Pavingthepath #TVOLearn