HVAC Technician at Brown's Heating & Air
at Brown's Heating & Air in Lynchburg, VA
About This Program
Brown's Heating & Air, an employer sponsor located in Lynchburg, VA, offers a registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices receive pay throughout the four-year program, gaining hands-on experience in the field while building the technical knowledge required to succeed as an HVAC professional.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under experienced technicians, apprentices learn to install, maintain, and repair a variety of heating and cooling systems, including heat pumps, furnaces, central air units, and ventilation equipment. Classroom and instructional content covers areas such as refrigerant handling, system controls, electrical theory, and relevant safety codes.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians ready to work across residential and commercial environments. Brown's Heating & Air provides a practical, trade-focused training environment in Lynchburg, a growing market for skilled HVAC professionals.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Virginia
HVAC Technicians in Virginia are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation – Board for Contractors.
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