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HVAC Apprenticeships
in South Carolina

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

3–5 yr
Duration
~$14.07
Starting Pay/hr
$43,720
Journeyman Median/yr
7,280
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What to Expect
Program Overview
Here's what a typical HVAC apprenticeship in South Carolina looks like.
Duration: Typically 3–5 years to reach journeyman level
Starting pay: ~$14.07/hr to start, rising toward $21.02/hr (South Carolina journeyman median)
Journeyman earnings: South Carolina median $43,720/yr, top earners $62,940/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 Mechanical Contractor License
Application Process
How to Apply
Follow these steps to start your apprenticeship journey in South 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
South Carolina requires HVAC licensing and 4 years of experience. Completing an apprenticeship can satisfy the experience requirements for the Mechanical Contractor License, regulated by the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation – Contractors Licensing Board. South Carolina also requires 4 hours of continuing education to renew.
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