Counties: Brevard, Flagler, Indian River, Lake, Marion, Orange, Osceola, Seminole and Volusia
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NOTES ON ACCREDITATION & APPRENTICESHIP REGISTRATION
- Registered Apprenticeship programs are those that are registered with the U.S. Department of Labor and Florida Department of Education, ensuring national standards for training and credentials.
- Technical certificate programs (like those at colleges/tech schools) prepare students for industry credentials and may complement apprenticeships, but do not on their own constitute a registered apprenticeship unless explicitly paired with employer sponsor training.
Brevard County
Brevard Public Schools – HVAC/R Technician (Online)
- Description: Online training covering installation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of HVAC/R systems. Includes voucher and tools. Upon completion, students will be ready to pass 20+ HVAC Excellence Employment Ready Certificates, the EPA 608, and the NATE Ready to Work Certificate. student
- Contact:
- Phone: 855.520.6806
- Website: https://careertraining.ed2go.com/brevardadulted/training-programs/hvacr-technician-voucher-tools-included/
Eastern Florida State College – HVAC/R Program
- Description: Career & Technical Certificate in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration. Hands-on training in HVAC/R systems, including basic refrigeration, residential systems, and electrical circuitry. Designed to prepare students for entry-level HVAC/R work and eligibility for EPA certification.
- Contact: Eastern Florida State College – Cocoa Campus, 1519 Clearlake Road, Cocoa, FL 32922
- 321.632.1111
- Notes: This is a certificate training program; formal apprenticeships in Brevard may be accessed through state registered apprenticeship sponsors via the Space Coast Consortium.
Flagler County
Flagler Technical College – Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating Apprenticeship
- Description: Registered apprenticeship combining on-the-job training (OJT) with classroom instruction in HVAC trades. Apprentices work with an employer sponsor while attending night classes.
- Contact: Flagler Technical College, 1 Location Rd., Bunnell, FL (see school website for exact address and apprenticeship coordinator)
- Website: https://www.flaglertech.edu/programs/career-technical-education
- 386.447.4345
- Notes: This apprenticeship program is registered with Florida Department of Education and U.S. Department of Labor. Apprentices must secure employment with a sponsoring employer.
Indian River County
Indian River State College (IRSC) – Apprenticeships
- Description: IRSC’s apprenticeship offerings include Air Conditioning, Refrigeration & Heating (HVAC) and Plumbing apprenticeships, delivered in partnership with state-registered sponsors. Apprentices earn while they learn, combining paid employment with classroom instruction.
- Contact: Indian River State College Apprenticeship Office
- Phone: 772.462.7390 Website apprenticeship@irsc.edu
- Notes: Must be employed by a participating licensed contractor who sponsors the apprentice throughout the multi-year program.
Indian River State College – Plumbing Apprenticeship
- 8,220 hour state registered apprenticeship combining paid on the job training and classroom instruction. Fort Pierce https://irsc.smartcatalogiq.com/current/catalog/career-and-technical-education-programs/plumbing-apprenticeship • 772.462.4772
Indian River State College – HVAC Programs
- Multiple HVAC pathways: AAS degree, technical certificates, and HVAC R I & II. Fort Pierce https://irsc.edu/program/air-conditioning-refrigeration-heating/ • 772.462.4772
Lake County
Lake Technical College – HVAC/R Training
- Description: Career training in Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration. Coursework covers system operation, maintenance, and repair.
- Contact: Lake Technical College, 2001 Kurt Street, Eustis, FL 32726 • 352.589.2250
- Notes: This is a technical certificate program; apprenticeships can be pursued through registered sponsors via Orange Technical College or other state apprenticeship offices affecting Lake County.
Marion County
Marion Technical College – HVAC/R Program
- Description: HVAC/R training program (~750 hours) offering both classroom theory and hands-on skills.
- Contact: Marion Technical College, Ocala, FL (contact via college directory) https://mariontc.edu/heatinheating-ventilation-air-conditioning-refrigeration-hvac-r1/ • 352.671.7200
- Notes: Apprenticeship opportunities may be accessed through registered apprenticeship sponsors in Central Florida; check with the state apprenticeship office for specifics.
Orange County
Orange Technical College – Apprenticeship Programs
- Description: Registered apprenticeship programs that combine paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction in various trades, including HVAC and plumbing/pipe trades. Employers sponsor apprentices under standards approved by the U.S. Department of Labor.
- Contact: Orange Technical College – Main Campus, address & phone via college directory
- https://www.orangetechcollege.net/plumbing-apprenticeship
- PH 407.851.7370
Universal Technical Institute (UTI) – HVACR Technician Program
Hands on HVACR training preparing students for entry level roles in under a year. • Orlando • https://www.uti.edu/locations/florida/orlando/hvacr • 800.834.7308
UA Local 803 Apprenticeship Program
- Description: Union-affiliated program training apprentices in Plumbing, Pipefitting, and HVAC-R. Apprentices earn wages while completing classroom and on-the-job training; accredited through Orange Technical College.
- Contact: UA Local 803 Training Center, 3601 McIntosh Road, Dover, FL 33527 (see local union website for hours & details)
- Notes: Apprenticeship classes typically begin in the fall and involve evening classroom sessions.
Osceola County
Osceola Technical College – HVAC/R 1
Accredited HVAC program preparing students for EPA certification and entry level employment. Kissimmee – https://otech.osceolaschools.net/28884_4 • 407.344.5080
Apprenticeships via Orange Technical College / Registered Sponsors
- Description: Registered apprenticeships covering HVAC and plumbing/pipe trades are available through sponsors accessing Orange Technical College related training and state apprenticeship offices serving Osceola County.
- Contact: Orange Technical College apprenticeship office; Florida Department of Education Apprenticeship Office (Orlando Metro Area) • 407.251.2417
- Notes: Specific local employer-sponsored apprenticeships may vary; students should contact OTC or local apprenticeship sponsors for placements.
Seminole County
Seminole State College – HVAC/R Certificate
A 750 hour program with high tech labs and strong industry certification preparation. Sanford/Lake Mary https://www.seminolestate.edu/fast-track/hvacr • 407.708.4722
Seminole State College – Plumbing Career Certificate
Occupation specific certificate covering plumbing codes, installation, and repair. Sanford https://www.seminolestate.edu/catalog/programs/plumbin-vc • 407.708.4722
Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- Description: Apprenticeship training for construction trades including plumbing and HVAC is available under the Orlando Metro Area apprenticeship office that covers Seminole County. Programs involve paid on-the-job training with employer sponsors and related classroom instruction.
- Contact: Florida DOE Apprenticeship Office – Orlando Metro Area (serves Seminole) • 407.251.2417
- Notes: Specific training is arranged via apprenticeship sponsors; Seminole State College has listed past plumbing apprenticeship links, but active offerings may require sponsor contact.
Volusia County
American Vocational Academy – HVAC & Plumbing Training
Hands on HVAC and plumbing assistant training with job placement support. Daytona Beach (serves Volusia) https://americanvocationalacademy.com/ • 386.888.1234
Flagler County Community Apprenticeship (also covering Volusia) – HVAC/R
- Description: The Air Conditioning, Refrigeration, and Heating Technology Apprenticeship, registered with the Florida DOE, serves Flagler & Volusia Counties among others; apprentices learn HVAC skills with sponsor-based OJT and classroom instruction.
- Contact: Program coordinators through Flagler Technical College’s apprenticeship office.
Apprenticeships via Space Coast Consortium / Eastern Florida State College
- Description: While based in the Space Coast area, registered apprenticeship offices covering Volusia County can help place apprentices in HVAC and plumbing trades with participating employers/sponsors in Volusia.
- Contact: Eastern Florida State College and Florida DOE Apprenticeship Office – Cocoa Campus (Anne Everly) • 321.433.7976
Statewide/Online Apprenticeship Resources
(Applicable in all counties, though apprentices must confirm local acceptance)
PHCC Academy® – Online HVACR & Plumbing Apprenticeship Courses
- Description: Provides Related Technical Instruction (RTI) for Plumbing and HVAC apprenticeship in an online format recognized for apprenticeship training; on-the-job training must be arranged with a participating employer.
- Contact: Visit PHCC Educational Foundation website, PHCC Academy site or local Florida PHCC chapter for enrollment details.
Florida Training Services – HVAC Apprenticeship
- Statewide program with partnerships across Florida Registered with the Florida Department of Workforce Education and Atlantic Technical College. Provides broad HVAC education including piping, soldering, brazing, refrigerant handling, and OSHA safety.
- Contact: https://floridatrainingservices.com/fts-hvac-apprenticeship/
Florida Department of Education – Registered Apprenticeship Programs
- Contact: https://www.fldoe.org/academics/career-adult-edu/apprenticeship-programs/
Notes & Tips for Apprenticeship Seekers and Students
- Florida registered apprenticeships combine structured classroom instruction with paid on-the-job learning and are overseen by the Florida Department of Education and US Dept. of Labor.
- CareerSource centers in the region (e.g., CareerSource Suncoast) and the Florida DOE Apprenticeship Office serving your county can help connect job seekers with local registered apprenticeship opportunities.
- Some training programs (e.g., adult education HVAC/plumbing courses) prepare students to enter apprenticeships or placement with employers even if they aren’t registered apprenticeships themselves.
