HVAC Technician at Midstate HVAC & R/Oil Inc
at Midstate HVAC & R/Oil Inc in Hope Valley, RI
About This Program
Midstate HVAC & R/Oil Inc, based in Hope Valley, RI, sponsors a non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship that covers heating, air conditioning, refrigeration, and oil systems. Apprentices are paid from the beginning of the program, earning a wage while gaining broad, practical experience across multiple fuel and cooling technologies.
This four-year, time-based program requires 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field on a variety of systems, including oil heating, HVAC, and refrigeration equipment, serving residential customers throughout the Hope Valley area and surrounding region. Classroom instruction addresses refrigeration theory, electrical fundamentals, oil burner technology, system controls, and safety compliance.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians with practical experience in oil heat and refrigeration — a skill set that is especially relevant in rural and suburban Rhode Island markets where oil heating remains common.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Rhode Island
HVAC Technicians in Rhode Island are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training – Building, Design and Fire Professionals.
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