HVAC Technician at "Taylor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc."
at "Taylor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc." in Rehoboth, MA
About This Program
Taylor Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Rehoboth, Massachusetts. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides a paid, structured training experience for individuals entering the HVAC trade in southeastern New England.
The four-year apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside skilled technicians on heating, cooling, and ventilation systems, gaining experience in installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting across residential and commercial applications. Technical instruction covers refrigeration fundamentals, electrical theory, controls systems, load calculations, and industry safety standards.
Completing the program earns graduates journey-level HVAC technician status, enabling independent work across a variety of system types and customer environments. The southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island border region offers consistent demand for qualified HVAC professionals, providing graduates with excellent long-term employment prospects.
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 Massachusetts
HVAC Technicians in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Board of Sheet Metal Workers.
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