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Tickets that raise your rate

• Gas technician certificate

  Opens gas ranges, dryers and water heaters. The biggest single pay step in this trade.

• Refrigeration and air conditioning

  Adding the refrigeration mechanic trade lets you service commercial coolers and heat pumps.

• Commercial kitchen equipment

  Restaurants pay well for fast repairs on ovens, dishwashers and walk-in coolers.

• Your own business

  A van, a phone and a good reputation. Many technicians go independent after a few years.