HVAC Technician at AAA Refrigeration Service Inc.
at AAA Refrigeration Service Inc. in Plainville, CT
About This Program
AAA Refrigeration Service Inc. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Plainville, CT. This employer-sponsored, time-based program is designed for individuals in central Connecticut who are ready to enter the refrigeration and HVAC trade through structured, paid training with an experienced local company.
The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of hands-on field training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on actual service and installation jobs, developing skills in refrigeration system maintenance, HVAC installation, electrical diagnostics, refrigerant handling, and safety compliance. Classroom instruction provides the theoretical grounding needed to understand how systems work and how to troubleshoot them efficiently across a range of equipment types.
After completing the program, apprentices are qualified to work as journey-level HVAC and refrigeration technicians. The trade offers consistent employment opportunities throughout Connecticut's residential, commercial, and food service sectors — industries that depend on reliable refrigeration and climate control systems year-round.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
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
Trade School
Licensing in Connecticut
HVAC Technicians in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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