Monmouth County

HVAC-R Division Apprenticeship

Provided by Ua Local 274 Pipefitters

The five-year apprenticeship period is divided into one year segments, each of which includes a minimum of 1,800 hours of on the job training and 200 hours related classroom/shop instruction. That equates to 9000 hours of on the job training and 1000 hours of related classroom/shop instruction. UANJ apprentices attend school for classroom, computer and shop instruction for a full eight hour day every two weeks, and work for a signatory HVACR contractor for on the job training the other nine days. There are over 180 Union HVACR Contractors in the UANJ jurisdiction. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates will receive 32 college credits, a diploma from the NJ Dept. of Labor and the United Association, Universal CFC certification, OSHA 30 training, UA STAR HVACR Mastery certificate as well as various other certificates pertaining to the trade.

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Program Information

  • Offerings: HVAC/R Training
  • Apprenticeship: Yes
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: No
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: Apprenticeship: 9,000 hours; Instruction: 1,000 hours; 5 years
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Apprenticeship

Occupation Details - Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers

  • Median Salary: $57,300
  • Median Hourly Pay: $27.55
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 441,200
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 9%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 40,100
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Ua Local 274 Pipefitters

Local 274 provide professional, high quality pipefitters and service technicians throughout their jurisdiction.

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