HVAC Technician at Chuck's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.
at Chuck's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. in Colchester, VT
About This Program
Chuck's Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., an employer sponsor located in Colchester, VT, offers a registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices are paid throughout the four-year program, gaining practical field skills while working with an established company serving the greater Burlington area of Vermont.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop competency in installing, maintaining, and repairing heating and air conditioning systems, including furnaces, heat pumps, central air units, and ductwork. Technical instruction covers refrigerant safety and EPA compliance, electrical controls, system diagnostics, and Vermont building codes.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians, equipped to handle a broad range of residential and light commercial HVAC work. Vermont's cold-weather climate creates year-round demand for skilled heating and cooling professionals, and Chuck's Heating & Air Conditioning provides a practical pathway into this rewarding trade.
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.
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