HVAC Technician at Liberty HVAC
at Liberty HVAC in Toms River, NJ
About This Program
Liberty HVAC sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Toms River, NJ. Employer-sponsored and registered with the federal apprenticeship system, the program provides paid training so apprentices earn a competitive wage while learning the skills of the trade from experienced professionals.
Structured as a four-year, time-based program, the apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly in the field alongside journey-level technicians, gaining experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems. Classroom learning covers electrical systems, refrigerant handling, load calculations, diagnostic techniques, and industry safety codes.
Graduates emerge as journey-level HVAC technicians prepared to work independently on residential and commercial equipment. Completing a registered apprenticeship with Liberty HVAC provides a nationally recognized credential that opens doors to advancement throughout the HVAC 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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