HVAC Technician at "Trinity Heating & Air, Inc."

Time-BasedRegistered ApprenticeshipPaid Training

at "Trinity Heating & Air, Inc." in W Wareham, MA

About This Program

Trinity Heating & Air, Inc. sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in West Wareham, MA. This non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a paid training pathway into the HVAC trade for motivated individuals in the southeastern Massachusetts region. Apprentices earn wages from the beginning of the program while gaining the skills and credentials needed to work professionally in heating, ventilation, and air conditioning.

The program is time-based and spans 4 years, with 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly with Trinity Heating & Air's technicians, learning to install, service, and maintain a range of residential and commercial HVAC equipment. The technical instruction component covers refrigeration cycles, electrical fundamentals, controls, troubleshooting, load analysis, and safety and code requirements.

Upon completing the program, graduates are qualified to work as journey-level HVAC technicians. The registered apprenticeship credential provides formal recognition of their skills and prepares them for a stable, rewarding career in a trade with strong and consistent demand throughout Massachusetts and the broader New England region.

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

Licensing in Massachusetts

HVAC Technicians in Massachusetts are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Massachusetts Board of Sheet Metal Workers.

View full Massachusettslicensing requirements →

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