HVAC apprenticeships in Austin

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Spring (Jan 2 – May 31), Summer (Jun 1 – Aug 23), Fall (Aug 24 – Dec 31, 2026)Fall 2026 term runs Aug 24–Dec 31; register through CE registration 512-223-7542.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not published

Cost to you

$2,896 tuition$2,896; 50% Fast Track scholarship brings it to $1,448. Books/fees extra. 'Sponsorships Available'.

Prerequisites

Courses sequential: HART-1001 → HART-1007 → HART-1056. No college admission required.

Notes

20–21 weeks at ~10.5 hrs/week (~220 hrs). Certificates in Basic Electricity for HVAC and Refrigeration Principles plus EPA 608 prep. The Fast Track 50% discount is the 'nobody lists this' detail.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗512-223-7525 (Marci Shrull, coordinator) / 512-223-7542 (registration)

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Del Valle cohorts: Sept 14–Oct 16; Nov 2–Dec 10.Next start Sept 14, 2026; apply online.

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Not publishedUnpaid ~5-week foundations course with job placement support

Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnFree.

Prerequisites

Greater Austin resident

Notes

Combined HVAC + plumbing foundations course near the airport. Feeds into ABC Central Texas, UA 286, and contractor helper roles.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(512) 323-6773

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Upcoming start dates: October 5 and November 16, 2026Frequent start dates; no admissions test listed.

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Cost to you

Not publishedTuition not published on page; UTI programs typically run well above community-college cost — ask for the net price sheet.

Prerequisites

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9–10 month program 'dependent on location'. Prepares for entry-level HVAC/refrigeration support roles.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗737-284-3100 (campus) / 800-940-9101 (admissions)

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Not published — call (512) 719-5263No enrollment dates published — apply via the Appion portal and call (512) 719-5263.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not publishedPage lists occupation mean wage $28.73/hr ($59,838/yr) for HVAC — not an apprentice starting wage

Cost to you

Not published'Accessible & affordable' with 'minimal personal cost' — exact tuition not published.

Prerequisites

HS diploma or GED · High school education required; must work full-time for a sponsoring contractor while attending evening classes

Notes

One of the few DOL-registered HVAC apprenticeships in Austin (the union path for HVAC here is via UA 286 pipefitters). Evening classes, full-time paid work by day.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(512) 719-5263

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Not published — call 512-223-7000Standard college semester admission (fall/spring/summer); program page doesn't list dates.

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Cost to you

Not publishedIn-district ACC credit tuition; not published on program page. Capital IDEA can cover 100% for eligible Central Texas residents.

Prerequisites

ACC general admission; TSI assessment may apply for degree track

Notes

Stackable certificates toward an AAS. ACC has no dedicated credit electrical-trades or plumbing program — those live in Continuing Education (see separate records).

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗512-223-7000

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Not published — call 512-637-7131No HVAC class currently on the schedule page (checked 2026-08-28) — call 512-637-7131 for the next cohort.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

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Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnFree to qualified applicants.

Prerequisites

'Most of our training is free to qualified applicants' — income/eligibility screening applies

Notes

Goodwill Central Texas runs an actual trades academy — HVAC, Electrical Helper, Pre-Apprentice Plumbing, Core Construction, OSHA 30. All classes in person at Norwood Park.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗512-637-7131

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Not published — call 1-833-724-8392Rolling enrollment; no start dates published — call 1-833-724-8392.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

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Cost to you

Not publishedPage shows a '$3999/year' figure in a pricing comparison table — treat as marketing, confirm full program cost with admissions.

Prerequisites

No prerequisites stated

Notes

12 courses, ~962 hours incl. 390 lab hours; NCCER and EPA 608 prep. For-profit school — compare against ACC CE ($1,448 Fast Track) before enrolling.

Apply on their site ↗1-833-724-8392

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Not published — call (512) 929-9393No cohort dates — use the contact form on the STEP page or call (512) 929-9393.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

Not published'All positions are paid so that you can earn a living while flourishing in a career that you love.'

Cost to you

$0 tuition — earn while you learnPaid employment; no tuition. Company also covers yearly CE for licensed plumbers.

Prerequisites

Not published

Notes

Tiered in-house program: 3 tiers for HVAC and electrical, 4 for plumbing; weekly continued education, 1-on-1 field training, guest lectures. Registered-apprenticeship status not stated.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗(512) 929-9393

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Not published — call 800-792-8784Semester-based admission; program page lists New Student Orientation around Sep 1 but no HVAC-specific start dates.

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Test dates not posted. The local sets them per window.

Starting pay

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Cost to you

Not publishedEstimated cost shown on site per award but not in fetched content.

Prerequisites

Page references HB1508 occupational-license eligibility notice (criminal history may affect TDLR licensing)

Notes

Certificate or AAS; in-person, hybrid, and Performance-Based Education options. TSTC's money-back guarantee: job offer within 6 months of graduation or tuition refunded. Plumbing & Pipefitting and Electrical Construction are NOT offered at Williamson County — Waco is the nearest campus for those.

Apply on their site ↗Program page ↗800-792-8784