HVAC Technician at Shamrock Heating & Air
at Shamrock Heating & Air in Southampton, NJ
About This Program
Shamrock Heating & Air sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Southampton, NJ. This registered, employer-sponsored program provides paid training from the start, offering a practical and financially accessible path into the heating and cooling trade.
The four-year, time-based apprenticeship is structured around 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work in the field alongside experienced technicians, learning to install, maintain, and repair residential and commercial HVAC systems. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration principles, electrical systems, diagnostics, system controls, load calculations, and safety and code requirements.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians with the knowledge and hands-on experience to work independently. The registered apprenticeship credential earned through Shamrock Heating & Air is nationally recognized and supports continued advancement in the HVAC field.
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.
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