HVAC Technician at Integrated HVAC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Integrated HVAC in Edmond, OK

About This Program

Integrated HVAC sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Edmond, OK. This non-union program offers a paid, structured training experience for individuals pursuing a career in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning industry. From the first day on the job, apprentices receive a wage as they build toward journey-level competency.

The four-year program requires apprentices to complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working with experienced HVAC professionals, apprentices gain direct experience in system installation, preventive maintenance, and equipment diagnostics. Technical instruction covers areas such as refrigeration principles, airflow and duct systems, electrical controls, and regulatory compliance including EPA certification standards.

Graduates of the Integrated HVAC apprenticeship are prepared to work as journey-level HVAC technicians in a variety of settings. Completers leave the program with both the practical field experience and the technical background needed to pursue a stable, in-demand career in Oklahoma's growing HVAC service sector.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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.

Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician

Apprenticeship

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

Licensing in Oklahoma

HVAC Technicians in Oklahoma are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.

View full Oklahomalicensing requirements →

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