HVAC Technician at Minutes Away Heating Air Condition and Plumbing LLC

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Minutes Away Heating Air Condition and Plumbing LLC in West Berlin, NJ

About This Program

Minutes Away Heating Air Condition and Plumbing LLC sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in West Berlin, NJ. As a registered, employer-sponsored program, it ensures apprentices are paid throughout training while developing practical skills on real residential and commercial systems.

The program follows a time-based structure over four years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work side by side with experienced technicians, learning to install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC and plumbing systems. Technical instruction covers refrigeration cycles, electrical theory, load calculations, system controls, and safety and code requirements.

Graduates leave the program as journey-level HVAC technicians ready to work independently in a variety of settings. The registered apprenticeship credential earned through Minutes Away Heating Air Condition and Plumbing LLC is recognized throughout New Jersey and nationwide.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

RTI Hours

576

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

Duration

4 years

Apprenticeship.gov 2025

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

Cost$0 (earn while you learn)
Duration4 years
Starting wage$16.00/hr
Journeyman wage$25.95/hr
CredentialJourneyman card

Trade School

Cost$5,000–$20,000+
Duration6–24 months
Starting wageEntry-level
ExperienceHands-on labs
CredentialCertificate / diploma

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