HVAC Technician at Triangle Refrigeration, A/C, Plumbing, Inc.
at Triangle Refrigeration, A/C, Plumbing, Inc. in Fall River, MA
About This Program
Triangle Refrigeration, A/C, Plumbing, Inc. sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Fall River, Massachusetts. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides a paid, structured training path for individuals entering the HVAC, refrigeration, and plumbing trades in southeastern New England.
The apprenticeship spans four years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work hands-on with refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating systems across commercial and residential environments, building skills in system installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting. Technical coursework covers refrigeration principles, electrical systems, controls, refrigerant handling, and safety code compliance.
Program graduates earn journey-level HVAC technician status, enabling them to take on independent work across the full range of systems their training covers. Fall River's mix of commercial, industrial, and residential markets provides varied and consistent employment opportunities for skilled HVAC and refrigeration professionals.
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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