Four-year registered apprenticeship combining 576 hours of related classroom instruction with 8,000 hours of paid on-the-job training under a sponsoring employer. Classroom instruction carries no tuition or fees; apprentices may still pay for tools, books and materials. Offered at the Dale Mabry and Plant City campuses.
Its 4 years timeline is longer than the state norm of 1 year.
HVAC technicians in Florida earn a median of $44,860 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $30,120 early in a career to over $64,580 for seasoned techs — so a program at this price point typically pays for itself within the first year or two on the job.
Upon completion you will earn a apprenticeship in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 4 years to complete.
Key Takeaways
The HVACR Technician Apprenticeship at Hillsborough Community College is a in-person apprenticeship program lasting 4 years. Published CIP-specific tuition was not reported in IPEDS.