HVAC Technician at All Town Plumbing & HVAC
at All Town Plumbing & HVAC in Windsor Locks, CT
About This Program
All Town Plumbing & HVAC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Windsor Locks, CT. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers paid training that spans both HVAC and plumbing-adjacent systems work, giving apprentices broad exposure to mechanical trades from the ground up.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside All Town's technicians on heating and air conditioning systems, gaining real-world experience in equipment installation, service and repair, refrigerant handling, and system troubleshooting. Technical instruction covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, mechanical codes, safety practices, and energy efficiency standards applicable to modern HVAC work.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies participants as journey-level HVAC technicians. All Town Plumbing & HVAC's Windsor Locks location places graduates in a strong regional job market, with skills applicable to residential, commercial, and mixed mechanical environments throughout north-central Connecticut.
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.
View full Connecticutlicensing requirements →Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
See something wrong? Help us improve this page.