HVAC Technician at Art Smith & Son Heating & Air Conditioning
at Art Smith & Son Heating & Air Conditioning in Fleetwood, PA
About This Program
Art Smith & Son Heating & Air Conditioning sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Fleetwood, PA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program offers a paid, hands-on training pathway for individuals who want to enter the HVAC trade in the Berks County area. Apprentices earn wages throughout the program while developing the skills needed for a lasting career in heating and cooling services.
The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working directly with experienced technicians at Art Smith & Son, apprentices learn residential and light commercial HVAC installation, preventive maintenance, and system troubleshooting. Technical coursework covers refrigerant systems, electrical controls, fuel combustion systems, airflow analysis, and safety and code compliance topics.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians. The small-business setting at Art Smith & Son gives apprentices close mentorship and broad exposure to a variety of HVAC service scenarios, preparing them well for independent work in the trade throughout the Fleetwood area and the broader eastern Pennsylvania market.
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.
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