HVAC Technician at Dennis Newton Electrical, Refrigeration And Air Conditioning, Inc.
at Dennis Newton Electrical, Refrigeration And Air Conditioning, Inc. in East Middlebury, VT
About This Program
Dennis Newton Electrical, Refrigeration And Air Conditioning, Inc., based in East Middlebury, VT, sponsors this registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The program covers HVAC alongside electrical and refrigeration work, offering apprentices a broad technical foundation while they earn pay throughout training.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems as well as associated electrical components. Training covers installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of equipment including air conditioners, heat pumps, furnaces, and commercial refrigeration units. Technical instruction addresses refrigerant regulations, electrical safety, system diagnostics, and Vermont code requirements.
Graduates earn journey-level HVAC technician credentials with additional exposure to refrigeration and electrical systems. This multidisciplinary training makes completers particularly versatile and well-suited for employment opportunities across Vermont's residential and commercial markets.
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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