HVAC Technician at A-Action Air Hvac Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at A-Action Air Hvac Inc in Murfreesboro, TN

About This Program

A-Action Air HVAC Inc sponsors a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. This non-union, employer-based program provides aspiring HVAC technicians with structured, paid training that blends extensive hands-on field work with supporting technical education over a four-year period.

The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in residential and commercial settings, building skills in equipment installation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting. Classroom coursework addresses refrigerant handling and EPA certification, electrical fundamentals, system controls, duct design, and job-site safety.

Completing the program qualifies apprentices as journey-level HVAC technicians. Murfreesboro is one of Tennessee's fastest-growing cities, with a thriving construction market that creates consistent demand for skilled HVAC professionals. Graduates of this apprenticeship are well-positioned to build a rewarding long-term career in a field that offers strong employment stability and advancement opportunities.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.

HVAC Technician Career Outlook

National Median

$25.95/hr

~$53,976/yr

Apprentice Start

$16/hr

Earn while you learn

Job Outlook

HVAC technician employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new construction, system replacements, and the transition to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment. The push toward heat pumps and smart building systems is creating new specialization opportunities. Experienced technicians with strong troubleshooting skills are in high demand across all regions.

What to Expect as a HVAC Technician Apprentice

Duration

4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction

On-the-Job Training

~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)

Classroom Instruction

576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)

Paid Training

You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress

Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Tennessee

HVAC Technicians in Tennessee are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Tennessee Board for Licensing Contractors.

View full Tennesseelicensing requirements →

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