Test, Adjust & Balancing

Earn Industry-Recognized Certifications While working on Real Projects in Commercial and Residential Buildings

The Test, Adjust & Balancing (TAB) Technician Apprenticeship at Foothill College prepares you for a skilled career in HVAC balancing, air system testing, and energy-efficient building performance. Through partnership with Sheet Metal Local 104 and the Bay Area Industry Training Fund, you’ll gain hands-on experience in airflow measurement, duct testing, and building commissioning while earning respected industry credentials.

This apprenticeship offers paid training, real-world fieldwork, and a direct pathway into California’s growing green construction and building-systems industry, where TAB technicians play a key role in improving comfort, safety, and sustainability across residential, commercial, and industrial environments.

TAB Technician Program Features & Benefits Earn while you learn in a five-year registered apprenticeship that combines paid on-the-job training with classroom instruction. Gain specialized HVAC skills in testing, adjusting, and balancing air and hydronic systems for comfort, safety, and energy efficiency. Train with industry partners including Sheet Metal Local 104 and the Bay Area Industry Training Fund for hands-on, union-supported experience. Master green-construction practices such as duct leakage testing, airflow measurement, and indoor air-quality verification. Earn respected credentials including a Foothill College Certificate of Achievement, a DAS Apprenticeship Completion Certificate, and an International Certification Board (ICB) TAB certification. Advance your career to roles such as balancing technician, field supervisor, commissioning agent, or LEED energy-efficiency specialist. Build a stable, future-focused career in California’s expanding HVAC, building-systems, and energy-performance industries.

TAB Technician Degrees and Certificates

View the list below for TAB Technician programs offered at Foothill College. Select the program map to see a suggested schedule that fulfills both program and college requirements.

For detailed program requirements and full course listings, visit the Test, Adjust and Balancing (TAB) Technician Apprenticeship's Test, Adjust and Balancing (TAB) Technician Degrees and Certificates page.

• TAB Technician, AS Program Map.
• TAB Technician, CA Program Map.

How to Apply for the TAB Apprenticeship

Contact a training coordinator for information about specific apprenticeship opportunities, including availability, requirements, and the application process. Learn more about how to apply.