HVAC Technician at Aures and Galey HVAC Service Corporation

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Aures and Galey HVAC Service Corporation in West Berlin, NJ

About This Program

Aures and Galey HVAC Service Corporation, located in West Berlin, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. This non-union, employer-based program provides individuals in Camden County and the surrounding South Jersey region with a structured route into the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trade. Apprentices earn wages throughout the full four-year program, allowing them to develop professionally without sacrificing income.

The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Under the guidance of qualified HVAC professionals, apprentices learn to install, service, and troubleshoot residential and commercial HVAC systems. Classroom instruction addresses refrigeration and thermodynamic principles, electrical theory, system controls, ductwork and airflow design, refrigerant handling and EPA compliance, and applicable building and safety codes.

Graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians, backed by a U.S. Department of Labor-registered credential that is recognized by employers across the industry. West Berlin's location in South Jersey places graduates within reach of a broad range of residential, commercial, and light industrial clients, supporting strong employment prospects in a consistently in-demand trade.

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.

How to Apply

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

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