Northeast’s HVAC Technician Apprenticeship program prepares students for a career through an Earn as you Learn model.
What You'll Earn As An Apprentice
- A Rewarding New Career
- Paid Employment
- On-the-Job Training
- Career Advancement Opportunities
- Licenses and Certifications
- National Apprenticeship Credential
- Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AAS
What You'll Learn As An Apprentice
- Install heating, ventilation, or air conditioning equipment
- Service heating, ventilation or air conditioning systems or components
- Inspect systems to determine if they are operating properly
- Test electrical circuits or components for continuity
- Test pipes, lines, components, and connections for leaks
- Repair or replace defective equipment
Hands-On Learning Opportunities and Courses
In the apprenticeship program students gain paid, on-the-job training experience working alongside experienced professionals. In addition to hands-on learning opportunities at a jobsite, students build their knowledge in the classroom. Classroom instruction in the HVAC Technician apprenticeship includes:
- HVAC Electricity and Controls
- Basic Refrigeration Principles and Air Conditioning
- Heating Technology and Heat Pump Technology
- Commercial Refrigeration and Commercial Air Conditioning
- Building Science and Sheet Metal
Program Details
Apprenticeship is an industry-driven, high quality career pathway where businesses can develop and prepare their future workforce and individuals can obtain paid work experience along with classroom instruction.
Learn more about apprenticeships.
1,582.5 hours of classroom instruction and approximately 4 years of on-the-job learning.
Courses are available in-person on the Norfolk campus. On-the-job training is offered at an employer site.
Contact our apprenticeship department at apprenticeship@northeast.edu or call (402) 844-7121 to learn more about getting started.
Learn more about current job opportunities.
Upon completion apprentices are awarded a National Apprenticeship Credential and Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning AAS.
Courses follow a traditional college semester schedule and are offered in-person at the Norfolk campus. Classes are typically Monday through Thursday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM or you can opt for an evening and all day Friday schedule.
Operations Monitoring, Critical Thinking, Troubleshooting, Reading Comprehension
$18.00 -$22.00 per hour
