HVAC Apprentice (ABC)

Apprenticeship

Program Number: 504019

Credits: 16

Area of Study: Construction, Manufacturing and Maintenance

Delivery Method:
Some Online / Some In Person*

Estimated Program Cost:

Tuition - $2,256.00
Materials/Supplemental Costs
-
$224.00
Other Costs
-
$0.00
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Total Estimated Program Costs*:
$2,480.00
Overview

Overview

Work Description

Heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems consist of many mechanical, electrical and electronic components, including motors, compressors, pumps, fans, ducts, pipes, thermostats and switches. In central heating systems, a furnace heats air that is distributed throughout the building by a system of metal or fiberglass ducts. Technicians must be able to maintain, diagnose and correct problems throughout the entire system. They may adjust system controls to recommended settings and test the performance of the entire system using special tools and test equipment. The work involves installing ductwork, and installing and wiring environmental control systems.

Working Conditions

Work is performed both indoors and outdoors in spaces ranging from outside on scaffolding to crawl spaces inside walls. Work requires physical stamina with considerable bending, lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling.

Training

  • 5-year training program
  • 9,000 hours of on-the-job training
  • 560 hours of paid related instruction
  • Hours of paid and unpaid related instruction combined shall not be less than 730 hours
  • Apprentices must complete Red Cross First Aid Training Course
  • Apprentices must in their final year complete the Transition-To-Trainer Course
  • Additional related instruction may be required

Courses include blueprint reading, mathematics, electrical code requirements, and safety and first aid practices.

Learn more from the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development.

Program Details

HVAC Apprenticeship classes may be offered at these Madison College campuses:

  • Madison - Commercial Avenue

Explore financial aid eligibility HVAC Apprentice (ABC).

Admission

Admission

How to Apply to HVAC Installer Technician ApprenticeshipHVAC Installer Technician Apprenticeship

You must apply directly to Associated Builders and Contractors (the application does not go through Madison College).

Follow the HVAC apprenticeship application procedure from the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC). You also may contact:

Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC)
5330 Wall St.
Madison, WI 53718
(800) 829-9926
(608) 244-6056

All apprenticeships require an employer sponsor. After passing the application process, you will be responsible for finding an employer to sponsor you as an apprentice before you may begin the program.

Application Requirements

  • Applicants must be at least 17 years of age
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Meet required norms on aptitude test (if required)
  • Physically able to perform trade
  • Valid driver’s license or reliable transportation
Curriculum

Curriculum

Prospective program students, the information below reflects the basic requirements for students admitted for the 2021-2022 academic year. To learn more about Madison College, visit us.

Current and newly admitted program students, go directly to your Degree Progress Report to view:

  • Progress toward your specific requirements
  • Alternative (in lieu of) courses to meet specific requirements

If you have questions after reviewing your degree progress report (advisement report), please see Advising Services.

Transfer

Transfer Partnerships

There are currently no Transfer Partnerships for this program. Review our Transfer Opportunities page for information on all Madison College transfer options.

Outcomes

Outcomes

Madison College HVAC Installer Technician Apprenticeship graduates are introduced to:  

  • HVAC
  • Trade mathematics
  • Tools of the trade
  • Copper and plastic piping practices
  • Soldering and brazing
  • Ferrous metal piping practices
  • Basic electricity
  • Introduction to cooling
  • Distribution systems
  • Chimneys, vents and flues
  • Maintenance skills for the service technician
  • Alternating current
  • Basic electronics
  • Electric heating
  • Control circuit troubleshooting
  • Accessories and optional equipment
  • Metering devices
  • Compressors
  • Heat pumps
  • Graduate Summary
    Graduate Report Summary Overview

    		201820192020
    Number of Program Graduates142312
    Number of Surveys Sent
    Number of Surveys Returned
    Percent of Surveys Returned
    Available for Employment000
    Percent Available for Employment
    Not in Labor Market000
    Percent Not in Labor Market
    Available for Employment

    		201820192020
    Graduates Employed000
    Percent of Graduates Employed
    Employed in Related Occupation000
    Percent Employed in Related Occupation
    Employed in Unrelated Occupation000
    Percent Employed in Unrelated Occupation
    Employed - No Response000
    Percent Employed - No Response
    Seeking Employment000
    Percent Seeking Employment
    Reaction To Training at Madison College

    		201820192020
    Student satisfaction Mean (Out of 4)000
    Number of Satisfaction Responses000
    Very Satisfied (4)000
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    Satisfied (3)000
    Percent Satisfied
    Unsatisfied (2)000
    Percent Unsatisfied
    Very Unsatisfed (1)000
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    Primary Reason for Attending Madison College

    		201820192020
    Number of Primary Reason Responses000
    Preparation for Getting a Job000
    Percent Preparation for Getting a Job
    Career Change000
    Percent Career Change
    Improvement of Existing Skills000
    Percent Improvement of Existing Skills
    Preparation for Further Education000
    Percent Preparation for Further Education
    Personal Interest000
    Percent Personal Interest
    Other000
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    When Employment was Obtained

    		201820192020
    Number of When Employment Obtained Responses000
    Before Enrollment000
    Percent Before Enrollment
    While Attending the College000
    Percent While Attending the College
    After Training at the College000
    Percent After Training at the College
    Location of Employment (related and unrelated)

    		201820192020
    Number of Employment Location Responses000
    In College District000
    Percent In College District
    In Wisconsin, Not in District000
    Percent of In Wisconsin
    Outside of Wisconsin000
    Percent Outside Wisconsin
    Employer Location Unknown000
    Percent Location Unknown
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