HVAC Technician at Commercial HVAC
at Commercial HVAC in Cincinnati, OH
About This Program
Commercial HVAC sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Cincinnati, OH. This non-union program offers a paid training pathway for individuals interested in pursuing a skilled trade career in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. Apprentices work and earn simultaneously, avoiding the financial burden of traditional classroom-only education.
Over the course of four years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Daily work experience includes installing, inspecting, and repairing commercial HVAC systems. Technical instruction covers refrigeration cycles, electrical controls, duct design, system commissioning, and regulatory compliance topics such as refrigerant certification.
Graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians upon program completion. A background in commercial HVAC systems gives completers a strong foundation for careers working with larger-scale mechanical systems, and positions them competitively in a trade where skilled workers remain in consistent demand.
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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