HVAC Technician at Crouse Brothers HVAC, Inc
at Crouse Brothers HVAC, Inc in Elkton, MD
About This Program
Crouse Brothers HVAC, Inc. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Elkton, MD. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed to develop skilled HVAC professionals through structured, paid training in a real workplace environment. Apprentices receive wages throughout the program, enabling them to build a career in the trade without foregoing income during the training period.
Spanning 4 years, the program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside Crouse Brothers HVAC's experienced technicians, developing competencies in HVAC installation, maintenance, system repair, and equipment troubleshooting. The technical instruction curriculum includes refrigeration principles, electrical theory, controls, load calculations, diagnostic techniques, and applicable safety and code standards.
Graduates complete the program as qualified journey-level HVAC technicians, prepared to work independently across residential and commercial projects. The registered apprenticeship credential is broadly recognized in the industry and positions completers for stable, skilled employment and career advancement in the HVAC trade throughout Maryland and the surrounding region.
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 Maryland
HVAC Technicians in Maryland are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Maryland Department of Labor – Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing.
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