HVAC Technician at Bullseye Refrigeration & A/C Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Bullseye Refrigeration & A/C Inc. in East Haven, CT

About This Program

Bullseye Refrigeration & A/C Inc. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in East Haven, CT. This employer-sponsored, time-based program gives individuals in the greater New Haven area a paid, hands-on route into the refrigeration and air conditioning trade backed by a registered apprenticeship credential.

Over four years, apprentices accumulate 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and complete 576 hours of related technical instruction. Field work includes installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration and air conditioning systems for both residential and commercial clients. Technical instruction addresses refrigeration principles, electrical system fundamentals, EPA Section 608 refrigerant regulations, diagnostic methods, and relevant safety and code requirements applicable to work in Connecticut.

Completing this program prepares graduates to work at a journeyman level in the HVAC and refrigeration trade. With experience gained through a registered apprenticeship, graduates are well-positioned to pursue stable, skilled employment in a trade that sees consistent year-round demand across southern Connecticut.

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.

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

Licensing in Connecticut

HVAC Technicians in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Occupational and Professional Licensing.

View full Connecticutlicensing requirements →

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