HVAC Technician at Frost and Sons Heating and Air Conditioning Inc.
at Frost and Sons Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. in Colts Neck, NJ
About This Program
Frost and Sons Heating and Air Conditioning Inc., based in Colts Neck, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. Apprentices are paid from the start, building practical HVAC skills in a professional environment while earning wages throughout the four-year training period.
The program combines 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction over four years. Apprentices work alongside Frost and Sons' experienced technicians on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in residential and commercial settings throughout Monmouth County. Technical coursework covers refrigeration theory, electrical fundamentals, system controls, HVAC diagnostics, heat load calculations, and compliance with applicable safety codes.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship as journey-level HVAC technicians, ready to work independently on a full range of system types. The Colts Neck and broader Monmouth County area offer a robust market for HVAC services, with strong demand in both new residential construction and ongoing service work.
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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