HVAC Technician at Comfort Zone Heating Cooling Refrigeration
at Comfort Zone Heating Cooling Refrigeration in Manahawkin, NJ
About This Program
Comfort Zone Heating Cooling Refrigeration sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Manahawkin, NJ. Registered and employer-sponsored, the program allows apprentices to earn a wage from the start while receiving structured training in heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems.
This four-year, time-based program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside skilled technicians on installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC and refrigeration equipment. Classroom coursework covers refrigeration principles, electrical theory, controls and diagnostics, system efficiency, and industry safety and code standards.
Graduates are prepared to enter the workforce as journey-level HVAC technicians with the ability to independently service a broad range of residential and commercial heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. The registered apprenticeship credential from Comfort Zone Heating Cooling Refrigeration is recognized throughout the 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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