HVAC Technician at Broom Heating & Air Conditioning
at Broom Heating & Air Conditioning in Blythewood, SC
About This Program
Broom Heating & Air Conditioning offers a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Blythewood, South Carolina. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed to develop competent HVAC technicians through paid, structured training that combines real-world field experience with formal classroom instruction.
The program spans four years and requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, diagnose, and service residential and commercial heating and cooling systems while working alongside skilled technicians. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration theory, electrical systems, ventilation principles, EPA Section 608 regulations, and safety procedures.
Apprentices who complete the program achieve journey-level status as HVAC technicians, qualifying them to work independently on a full scope of HVAC projects. Blythewood is part of the growing Columbia metropolitan area, where residential and commercial development fuels ongoing demand for HVAC professionals. This apprenticeship is a practical launch point for a stable and rewarding trade career in the region.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in South Carolina
HVAC Technicians in South Carolina are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Contractors Licensing Board.
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