Association of Air Conditioning Professionals

On-The-Job-Training [OJT]

Overview of OJT Hours

The On-The-Job-Training [OJT] an apprentice receives is vitally important. Through the hands-on training, an apprentice become skilled in the HVAC industry. Guided by an experienced journey person and technician, the apprentice will receive the necessary hands-on training to learn specific skills.

In addition to passing grades for each class, an apprentice must document 8,000 OJT hours over the four year program. These 8,000 hours are broken down across nine [9] Process Areas.

OJT Process Areas

	Description of the Nine Work Process Areas	Approximate Hours
A	Use and care of tools and equipment	400.00
B	Air conditioning and refrigerating systems	3,000.00
C	Air duct, movement and treatment	900.00
D	Refrigeration controls	900.00
E	Motors, controls	900.00
F	Heating and fuel burning equipment	800.00
G	Heat pumps	800.00
H	Piping, installation and services	250.00
I	Safety	50.00
	Total OJT Hours [over a four-year period]	8,000.00

OJT Record-Keeping

It is the responsibility of an apprentice to record each hour spent training and working in each of the Process Areas.

Each day, an apprentice will use an app to record their time using our online system. Within five [5] days after month-end, an apprentice will submit the monthly timesheet to their Supervisor for review. OJT hours, approved by the supervisor, will count towards the 8,000 requirement.

NOTE: We will not accept OJT hours submitted after sixty days following month-end.