HVAC Technician at HVACR Eduction.net
at HVACR Eduction.net in Heron, MT
About This Program
HVACR Eduction.net, located in Heron, MT, sponsors this registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The program offers a paid, structured training path for individuals entering the HVAC and refrigeration field, combining supervised field work with technical classroom instruction over four years.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, HVAC equipment installation and maintenance, system controls and thermostats, load calculations, troubleshooting, and EPA-compliant refrigerant handling. Instruction is sequenced to build competency progressively throughout the program.
Upon completion, graduates earn journey-level HVAC technician status, prepared to work independently across a range of heating, cooling, and refrigeration applications. For individuals in the Heron area and surrounding Montana communities, this program provides a direct, employer-supported pathway into a durable skilled trade career.
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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