HVAC Technician at Vision Air HVAC Inc
at Vision Air HVAC Inc in Pueblo, CO
About This Program
Vision Air HVAC Inc sponsors this registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Pueblo, CO. This employer-sponsored, time-based program provides a structured path into the HVAC trade for individuals in southern Colorado who want to gain recognized credentials through paid, hands-on training.
The program runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices learn to install, inspect, maintain, and repair heating, cooling, and ventilation systems in residential and commercial buildings. Technical instruction covers core topics such as refrigeration theory, electrical systems, controls and thermostats, EPA refrigerant certification requirements, and applicable state and local codes.
Graduating from this program positions apprentices to work as journey-level HVAC technicians with skills applicable across a wide range of work environments. Pueblo's construction activity and the surrounding region's residential and commercial needs support ongoing demand for trained HVAC technicians, offering graduates a clear path to stable employment.
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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