HVAC Technician at Renaud Hvac & Controls, Inc

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Renaud Hvac & Controls, Inc in Sutton, MA

About This Program

RENAUD HVAC & CONTROLS, INC sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Sutton, MA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program offers a paid training route into the HVAC field, with a particular emphasis on both climate control systems and building controls technology. Apprentices are compensated throughout training, supporting financial stability while they develop professional-grade technical skills.

The program follows a time-based structure over 4 years, incorporating 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work with RENAUD HVAC & Controls' experienced technicians on real projects involving heating and cooling systems, controls integration, and equipment servicing. Technical coursework covers refrigeration and electrical fundamentals, HVAC controls systems, diagnostics, system commissioning, and relevant safety and compliance standards.

Graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians, with specialized exposure to controls systems that can enhance their value in commercial and industrial settings. This registered apprenticeship credential supports long-term career advancement in the HVAC trade, which continues to grow in complexity and demand as building automation and efficiency requirements evolve.

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

Licensing in Massachusetts

HVAC Technicians in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Board of Sheet Metal Workers.

View full Massachusettslicensing requirements →

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