HVAC Technician at Joe Pro Plumbing Heating Air
at Joe Pro Plumbing Heating Air in Cape May Court House, NJ
About This Program
Joe Pro Plumbing Heating Air, located in Cape May Court House, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The program is a non-union, employer-based apprenticeship designed to train the next generation of HVAC professionals in southern New Jersey. Apprentices receive pay throughout the full four-year training period, allowing them to earn a living as they develop technical expertise.
The apprenticeship encompasses 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction over four years. Field work exposes apprentices to HVAC installation, maintenance, and repair tasks in residential and commercial environments. Supporting classroom instruction covers refrigeration and heating theory, electrical systems, airflow design, equipment diagnostics, refrigerant handling, and occupational safety practices.
Upon successful completion, graduates are recognized as journey-level HVAC technicians and receive a Department of Labor-registered apprenticeship credential. Cape May County and the surrounding Shore region offer steady demand for HVAC professionals, particularly given the area's mix of seasonal residential properties and year-round commercial establishments, giving graduates a practical and local career foundation.
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.
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