HVAC Technician at Ace Refrigeration
at Ace Refrigeration in Sioux City, IA
About This Program
Ace Refrigeration, based in Sioux City, Iowa, sponsors this non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship for individuals seeking a hands-on career in heating, cooling, and refrigeration systems. Apprentices are paid throughout the program and gain experience working on both HVAC and commercial refrigeration equipment.
The apprenticeship runs four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Given the sponsor's refrigeration focus, apprentices may gain specialized exposure to commercial cooling systems in addition to standard HVAC training. Instruction covers system installation, electrical components, refrigerant management, troubleshooting, and code compliance.
Graduates earn journey-level status as HVAC technicians. Experience with refrigeration systems alongside traditional HVAC work can broaden a graduate's employment options, particularly in the food service, grocery, and commercial facility sectors in the greater Sioux City area.
Wage & Training
Journeyman Wage
$26
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
Wage data is the national median for this occupation (BLS, May 2023), not specific to this program.
HVAC Technician Career Outlook
National Median
$25.95/hr
~$53,976/yr
Apprentice Start
$16/hr
Earn while you learn
Job Outlook
HVAC technician employment is projected to grow faster than average, driven by new construction, system replacements, and the transition to energy-efficient and environmentally friendly equipment. The push toward heat pumps and smart building systems is creating new specialization opportunities. Experienced technicians with strong troubleshooting skills are in high demand across all regions.
What to Expect as a HVAC Technician Apprentice
Duration
4 years of combined on-the-job training and classroom instruction
On-the-Job Training
~40 hours/week of hands-on work under journeyman supervision (8,000 total hours)
Classroom Instruction
576 hours of related technical instruction (~144 hours/year)
Paid Training
You earn a wage from day one, starting at a percentage of the journeyman rate and increasing as you progress
Time-based program: You'll progress through the program based on completing a set number of hours in both on-the-job training and classroom instruction.
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