HVAC Technician at Fornito Heating & Air Conditioning LLC
at Fornito Heating & Air Conditioning LLC in Medford, NJ
About This Program
Fornito Heating & Air Conditioning LLC, located in Medford, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The non-union, employer-based program offers a four-year structured training pathway for individuals looking to enter the heating and cooling trade in Burlington County and surrounding southern New Jersey communities. Apprentices are paid while they train, making it possible to pursue a skilled trade career without a financial gap.
The program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working in the field with Fornito's experienced technicians, apprentices gain practical skills in HVAC installation, preventive maintenance, and troubleshooting across residential and light commercial systems. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration and heating principles, electrical theory, system controls, ductwork, diagnostic methods, EPA refrigerant requirements, and workplace safety.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians and receive a U.S. Department of Labor-registered credential. Medford and the surrounding Burlington County area include a broad mix of residential subdivisions and commercial properties that generate consistent demand for HVAC services, providing program graduates with a solid foundation for local employment and career growth in 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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