HVAC Technician at Toledo Area Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanical Equipment
at Toledo Area Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanical Equipment in Northwood, OH
About This Program
Toledo Area Heating & Air Conditioning Mechanical Equipment sponsors this registered HVAC Technician Apprenticeship in Northwood, OH. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a structured path into the HVAC trade for motivated individuals. Apprentices are compensated throughout the program, allowing them to earn an income while building career-ready skills.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with experienced technicians, learning to install, service, and troubleshoot heating and air conditioning equipment. Classroom and instructional hours cover core subjects including refrigerant systems, electrical diagnostics, airflow fundamentals, and applicable safety codes and regulations.
Completing this apprenticeship qualifies graduates to work at the journey level in the HVAC field. With a full four years of paid, supervised experience, completers are prepared for careers maintaining and repairing mechanical systems in residential and commercial settings throughout the greater Toledo area and beyond.
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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