HVAC Technician at Slack's HVAC and Construction LLC
at Slack's HVAC and Construction LLC in Oklahoma City, OK
About This Program
Slack's HVAC and Construction LLC sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Oklahoma City, OK. This non-union program is designed for individuals who want to learn the HVAC trade through structured, paid on-the-job training. Apprentices are compensated from the start, making this an accessible route into a skilled trade career without upfront tuition costs.
The apprenticeship lasts four years, during which apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working alongside experienced HVAC and construction professionals, apprentices learn equipment installation, system diagnostics, and preventive maintenance across a variety of project types. Classroom instruction covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical theory, system design basics, safety practices, and EPA compliance requirements.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians. The exposure to both HVAC work and general construction projects gives completers a well-rounded skill set and broad career flexibility in Oklahoma City's active construction and building services market.
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.
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 Oklahoma
HVAC Technicians in Oklahoma are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Oklahoma Construction Industries Board.
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