HVAC Technician at Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland

Heating & Air Conditioning Contractors of Maryland sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Severna Park, MD. Offered by an industry organization rather than a single employer, this non-union program provides a broad training experience that reflects the standards and practices of Maryland's HVAC contracting community. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, earning wages while they train.

The program is time-based and runs for 4 years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain hands-on experience across a range of heating, cooling, ventilation, and refrigeration systems while working in the field. Technical coursework addresses refrigeration theory, electrical fundamentals, system controls, equipment diagnostics, energy efficiency principles, and applicable codes and safety requirements.

Upon successful completion, graduates are prepared for journey-level employment as HVAC technicians. Training through an industry-sponsored organization can expose apprentices to diverse working environments and employer connections, strengthening both their technical foundation and their professional network within the Maryland HVAC contracting sector.