HVAC Technician at MJ Electric & Refrigeration Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at MJ Electric & Refrigeration Inc in Central Falls, RI

About This Program

MJ Electric & Refrigeration Inc, located in Central Falls, RI, offers a non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship that provides hands-on training across both electrical and refrigeration systems. Apprentices are paid throughout the program, gaining valuable cross-trade exposure while working toward journey-level HVAC certification.

This time-based apprenticeship runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside skilled professionals learning to install, service, and troubleshoot HVAC and refrigeration equipment. The dual focus of MJ Electric & Refrigeration gives apprentices exposure to electrical components and wiring that many HVAC-only programs do not emphasize. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical theory, controls, and safety standards.

Completing this program qualifies graduates as journey-level HVAC technicians with a broader technical background that includes electrical and refrigeration competencies. This combination of skills makes graduates well-rounded candidates for employment across multiple service sectors.

Wage & Training

Journeyman Wage

$26

BLS 2023

OJT Hours

8,000

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RTI Hours

576

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Duration

4 years

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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

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.

View full Rhode Islandlicensing requirements →

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