HVAC Technician at Ludlow Refrigeration Co. dba Ludlow Heating & Cooling Co.
at Ludlow Refrigeration Co. dba Ludlow Heating & Cooling Co. in Bernardsville, NJ
About This Program
Ludlow Refrigeration Co., operating as Ludlow Heating & Cooling Co., based in Bernardsville, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship through a non-union, employer-based program. Apprentices are paid throughout their training, gaining real-world experience in both HVAC and refrigeration from experienced professionals.
The program is four years in duration, combining 8,000 hours of on-the-job training with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with heating, cooling, and refrigeration equipment in residential and commercial environments across northern New Jersey. Technical instruction addresses refrigeration systems, electrical theory, HVAC controls, system troubleshooting, load calculations, and applicable codes and safety requirements.
Completing the apprenticeship qualifies graduates as journey-level HVAC technicians with a strong background in refrigeration systems. Somerset County and the surrounding region provide a consistent demand for skilled technicians, with career opportunities in service, installation, and commercial refrigeration maintenance.
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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