HVAC Technician at Cmags HVAC Inc
at Cmags HVAC Inc in Warwick, RI
About This Program
Cmags HVAC Inc, based in Warwick, RI, sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship for individuals looking to enter the heating and cooling trade through structured, employer-led training. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, allowing them to develop professional skills while earning a wage over four years.
The apprenticeship is time-based and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. In the field, apprentices learn to install, service, and troubleshoot residential and commercial HVAC systems including furnaces, heat pumps, central air conditioning units, and ventilation equipment. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration theory, electrical fundamentals, system controls, equipment diagnostics, and safety practices.
Upon completing the program, graduates attain journey-level status as HVAC technicians. Working through Cmags HVAC Inc in Warwick gives apprentices practical experience in the greater Providence metropolitan area, a region with consistent demand for skilled heating and cooling 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 Rhode Island
HVAC Technicians in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training – Building, Design and Fire Professionals.
View full Rhode Islandlicensing requirements →Reviews
No reviews yet. Be the first to share your experience!
See something wrong? Help us improve this page.