HVAC Technician at Northeast HVAC LLC
at Northeast HVAC LLC in Westerly, RI
About This Program
Northeast HVAC LLC, located in Westerly, RI, sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship, providing a structured path into the heating and cooling trade for motivated individuals. The program is paid, meaning apprentices earn a wage from the first day of training while building practical, marketable skills.
Running four years in length, this time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field installing, maintaining, and repairing residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration theory, electrical systems, load calculations, system controls, and safety compliance.
Graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians, equipped to work independently across a variety of HVAC applications. With training through Northeast HVAC LLC in southern Rhode Island, apprentices develop skills suited to both local employment opportunities and long-term career growth in 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.
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.
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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