HVAC Technician at C & G Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at C & G Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Torrington, CT

About This Program

C & G Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship based in Torrington, CT. The program is non-union and employer-sponsored, with apprentices earning wages throughout all four years of training.

Over the course of the program, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training working directly with C & G's service and installation teams, along with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Training covers the full scope of HVAC work, including heating and cooling system installation, refrigerant handling, electrical diagnostics, system commissioning, and preventive maintenance procedures.

Apprentices who complete the program graduate as qualified journey-level HVAC technicians. The experience gained through C & G Heating & Air Conditioning equips completers with the practical knowledge and verified skills needed to pursue long-term employment in the HVAC trade across 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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