HVAC Technician at Hvacr.Edu
at Hvacr.Edu in Sewell, NJ
About This Program
HVACR.EDU sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Sewell, NJ. As a registered apprenticeship program focused on HVAC and refrigeration workforce development, it provides paid training throughout, allowing apprentices to build skills and earn income simultaneously.
The four-year, time-based program is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with experienced HVACR technicians in the field, learning to install, maintain, and repair heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration systems. Technical instruction addresses refrigeration principles, electrical theory, controls, equipment diagnostics, system efficiency, and safety and code compliance.
Graduates are fully qualified to work as journey-level HVAC technicians upon program completion. The registered apprenticeship credential from HVACR.EDU is a nationally recognized qualification that supports career growth and mobility throughout the heating, cooling, and refrigeration industry.
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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