HVAC Technician at John Mccuen Plumbing Heating Air-Conditioning Inc
at John Mccuen Plumbing Heating Air-Conditioning Inc in Broomall, PA
About This Program
John McCuen Plumbing Heating Air-Conditioning Inc. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Broomall, PA. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a paid training pathway for individuals in Delaware County and the greater Philadelphia area who want to enter the HVAC and plumbing trade. Apprentices are compensated throughout the full four years of the program as they build hands-on expertise.
The apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work under the guidance of John McCuen's experienced technicians, gaining practical skills in heating, cooling, and plumbing system installation, service, and repair. Technical instruction covers refrigeration theory, electrical systems, plumbing fundamentals, system diagnostics, fuel gas systems, and EPA refrigerant certification requirements.
Graduates complete the apprenticeship at the journey level as HVAC technicians. The breadth of training across HVAC and plumbing systems makes completers versatile and competitive in the skilled trades job market throughout the Philadelphia suburbs and southeastern Pennsylvania.
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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