HVAC Technician at Accu-Temp Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.
at Accu-Temp Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. in Flagler Beach, FL
About This Program
Accu-Temp Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., located in Flagler Beach, FL, sponsors this registered, non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices are compensated from their first day on the job while learning the trade through supervised field work in Florida's Northeast Coast region.
The program is four years in length, incorporating 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain experience installing, servicing, and diagnosing heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems. Technical classroom work covers topics including refrigeration cycles, electrical fundamentals, system controls, duct design, and EPA refrigerant handling requirements.
Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce as journey-level HVAC technicians. With Florida's hot climate and active construction industry, skilled HVAC technicians are in consistent demand, making this apprenticeship a reliable pathway to a stable trade career.
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 Florida
HVAC Technicians in Florida are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation – Construction Industry Licensing Board.
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