HVAC Technician at Hero Heating and Air, LLC
at Hero Heating and Air, LLC in North Charleston, SC
About This Program
Hero Heating and Air, LLC sponsors a registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in North Charleston, South Carolina. This non-union, employer-based program is built for individuals who want to enter the skilled trades with structured, paid training and a clear pathway to journeyman status.
The program runs four years and encompasses 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced HVAC professionals, apprentices learn to install, diagnose, and service a variety of heating and cooling systems. Classroom instruction reinforces skills in refrigeration theory, electrical systems, airflow design, EPA compliance, and equipment-specific diagnostics.
Apprentices who complete the program graduate as qualified journey-level HVAC technicians. North Charleston's active construction and service markets provide a strong employment environment for HVAC professionals. This apprenticeship gives participants the practical experience and technical knowledge to build a lasting, well-compensated career 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.
How to Apply
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in South Carolina
HVAC Technicians in South Carolina are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Contractors Licensing Board.
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