An HVAC Service Technician performs services in the field of heating, ventilation, air conditioning service. They can install, troubleshoot, repair, maintain air conditioning, refrigeration, and heating equipment for commercial and industrial applications. They can also use computers to monitor, control and troubleshoot HVAC systems from a remote location.
| Length | 60 months |
| Benefits for Apprentices | Medical, dental and vision care for employee and dependants, pension, vacation immediately; college credits as courses are completed |
| Minimum age | 18 |
| Education prerequisites | High School Graduate, GED or equivalent |
| Physical requirements | Must be able to perform physical tasks and activities related to trade |
| Additional requirements | Pass drug screen prior to employment DMV printout Proof of being 18 years of age or older at the time of the pre-qualifying test |
| Written or oral entry exams | Written entrance exam, includes math |
| Subjects studied by Apprentices | Trades Math Safety-CPR Welding and Soldering Tools and Equipment Trade Orientation Orientation to Green Construction Practices Pattern Development & Drafting Plans & Specifications, Codes & Standards California Mechanical Code, LEED Awareness, Title 24 and SMACNA standards Test, Balance, Service and Repair, Energy Costs and Efficient HVAC Systems Principles of Air Flow and Efficient Duct Design Fasteners - Hangers/Seismic Requirements Current Fabrication/Installation Methods and Materials Principles of Supervision. |
Contact: Northern California Valley Sheet Metal Industry J.A.C. 1624 Silica Avenue Sacramento, CA 95815.
Applications: Second Thursday of each month at 1:00 pm at above address, doors open at 12:45, must take a pre-qualifying test and pass with a score of 70% or better, All applicants who have successfully passed the test and meet all other requirements will be able to seek employment. A list of sponsoring shops will be available for all qualified applicants. All applicants start out as a pre-apprentice, and will not attend any apprentice classes until your employer can sponsor you and the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) indentures (accepts) you into the Apprenticeship Program
How do new apprentices get their first job? Applicants must seek their own employment from participating employers, after meeting the qualifications to enter the apprenticeship program..
Additional information: Northern California Valley Sheet Metal Industry J.A.C.
