HVAC Technician at Black Horse Plumbing Heating and Air, LLC
at Black Horse Plumbing Heating and Air, LLC in Blackwood, NJ
About This Program
Black Horse Plumbing Heating and Air, LLC sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Blackwood, NJ. This registered, employer-sponsored program offers paid training from day one, combining on-the-job field experience with formal technical education in a supportive work environment.
The four-year, time-based program comprises 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced technicians on heating, air conditioning, and plumbing systems, developing hands-on skills in installation, maintenance, and repair. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical systems, load calculations, system diagnostics, and industry safety and code standards.
Graduates complete the program as qualified journey-level HVAC technicians ready to independently service residential and commercial systems. The registered apprenticeship credential from Black Horse Plumbing Heating and Air, LLC is recognized nationally and supports long-term advancement in the trade.
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.
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.
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