HVAC Technician at Supreme Heating & Air Conditioning Inc.

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at Supreme Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. in Middlesex, NJ

About This Program

Supreme Heating & Air Conditioning Inc., located in Middlesex, NJ, sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship. The program is employer-based and non-union, designed for individuals who are ready to commit to a four-year structured training pathway in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trade. Apprentices receive wages throughout the program, allowing them to earn income as they develop professional skills.

Over the course of four years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Field training covers hands-on installation, maintenance, and repair of HVAC equipment in residential and commercial environments. Classroom coursework addresses refrigeration fundamentals, electrical systems, blueprints and schematics, load calculations, indoor air quality, and compliance with applicable codes and safety standards.

Completing this apprenticeship leads to journey-level recognition as an HVAC technician, along with a registered credential from the U.S. Department of Labor. Central New Jersey supports a robust market for skilled HVAC professionals, and graduates enter the workforce prepared to work independently across a wide range of heating and cooling systems.

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

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