HVAC Technician at Fresno Area Plumbers, Pipe & Refrigeration Fitters JATC

The Fresno Area Plumbers, Pipe & Refrigeration Fitters JATC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Fresno, California. This is a union Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) program, giving apprentices access to collectively bargained wages, benefits, and work placements with signatory contractors throughout the Fresno region and Central Valley. Apprentices are paid throughout the four-year program, building financial stability while earning industry-recognized credentials.

The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with union employers and 576 hours of related technical instruction delivered through the JATC. Apprentices gain hands-on experience with refrigeration, piping, and HVAC systems on commercial, agricultural, and industrial job sites throughout Central California — a region with significant refrigeration demand driven by the food processing and agricultural industries. Coursework covers refrigerant systems, pipefitting, mechanical controls, electrical systems, and California safety codes.

Graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC and refrigeration fitters with union credentials. The Central Valley's combination of extreme heat, robust agricultural infrastructure, and ongoing commercial development creates strong and consistent demand for the skills developed through this JATC apprenticeship.