HVAC Technician at Carmine's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning
at Carmine's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning in Danbury, CT
About This Program
Carmine's Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Danbury, CT. This employer-sponsored, time-based program offers a paid pathway into the HVAC trade for individuals in the greater Danbury area, with training provided through a company that also works across plumbing and heating systems.
The program spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems in residential and commercial settings, gaining skills in equipment installation, system diagnostics, component repair, and customer-facing service work. Technical instruction addresses HVAC and refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, refrigerant regulations, system controls, and Connecticut mechanical codes.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians, equipped to work independently on a broad range of systems. Danbury's active residential and commercial market, combined with the exposure to multi-trade work through Carmine's, provides apprentices with practical experience and industry knowledge that supports long-term career development.
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 Connecticut
HVAC Technicians in Connecticut are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection – Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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