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HVAC Apprenticeships
in North Carolina

Earn while you learn with HVAC apprenticeship programs in North Carolina. Apprenticeships combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction.

3–5 yr
Duration
~$14.50
Starting Pay/hr
$45,050
Journeyman Median/yr
13,540
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What to Expect
Program Overview
Here's what a typical HVAC apprenticeship in North Carolina looks like.
Duration: Typically 3–5 years to reach journeyman level
Starting pay: ~$14.50/hr to start, rising toward $21.66/hr (North Carolina journeyman median)
Journeyman earnings: North Carolina median $45,050/yr, top earners $64,810/yr (BLS)
On-the-job training: 2,000+ hours of paid OJT per year
Classroom: 144+ hours of related technical instruction per year
Certification: EPA Section 608 certification required and typically included
Counts toward licensure: Apprenticeship hours can satisfy the 4-year experience requirement for the HVAC Contractor License (H-1, H-2, H-3)
Application Process
How to Apply
Follow these steps to start your apprenticeship journey in North Carolina.
01
Meet minimum requirements: 18+ years old, high school diploma or GED
02
Contact local HVAC contractors or unions about openings
03
Apply through your state’s apprenticeship agency
04
Complete aptitude test and interview
05
Begin your earn-while-you-learn journey
Licensing Note
North Carolina requires HVAC licensing and 4 years of experience. Completing an apprenticeship can satisfy the experience requirements for the HVAC Contractor License (H-1, H-2, H-3), regulated by the North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors. North Carolina also requires 8 hours of continuing education to renew.
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