HVAC Technician at Blake E. Scholey Heating and Air Conditioning LLC
at Blake E. Scholey Heating and Air Conditioning LLC in Manahawkin, NJ
About This Program
Blake E. Scholey Heating and Air Conditioning LLC sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Manahawkin, NJ. Registered and employer-sponsored, the program provides paid training throughout its four-year duration, giving apprentices both a steady income and a structured path into the HVAC trade.
The time-based program is built around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field with skilled technicians, gaining experience installing, servicing, and troubleshooting residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems. Classroom coursework covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical theory, equipment controls, system diagnostics, and safety and code compliance.
Graduates emerge from the program as journey-level HVAC technicians prepared to work independently across a range of HVAC applications. The registered apprenticeship credential from Blake E. Scholey Heating and Air Conditioning LLC is nationally recognized and a valuable asset in a long-term 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.
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