HVAC-R
Heating Ventilation and Air conditioning - Refrigeration
Career & Industry
Becoming an HVAC Technician is a lucrative and rewarding experience that takes hard work and dedication. The Suncoast is growing very rapidly and the need for experienced, well-trained Technicians who have the skills to install and repair the advanced HVAC systems of today is growing with it. Learn with TEC and gain the skills and ability to be a part of an industry that will always be in high demand and secure a life for yourself that will give you the financial freedom to enjoy everything that life has to offer.
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Sponsorship & Eligibility
Curriculum
Our Apprenticeship is registered with the Florida Department of Education and The Florida Department of Labor. We provide the best curriculum in the industry from the National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) which prepares our students to achieve certifications from ESCO and HVAC Excellence. Our instructors are all current industry professionals with the experience and knowledge to guide each student to success in the HVAC field.
Program
Apprenticeships require sponsorship, so have your employer contact us today for our free registration. Not employed? No problem, Our vast network of local employers are currently hiring and we would be glad to put you in contact with a participating sponsor and get you hired today.
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Must be employed full time by an HVAC/Mechanical Contractor or Employed full time with a company providing an HVAC component. Must be 18 years of age or older.* Must be able to attend evening classes two nights per week
Our HVAC Apprenticeship is a comprehensive 4 year program consisting of 8000 hours of on-the-job training (OJT) and a minimum of 576 hours of Related Technical Instruction (RTI) providing apprentices with the opportunity to test for Journeyman licensing exams upon completion. Classes meet two times a week in the evenings and are held at Suncoast Technical College- Sarasota.