HVAC Technician at Baxter Heating & Air (PHCC)
at Baxter Heating & Air (PHCC) in Baxter, IA
About This Program
Baxter Heating & Air (PHCC) offers a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Baxter, Iowa. Affiliated with the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association, this non-union, employer-sponsored program is designed to train the next generation of HVAC professionals through a combination of paid field work and technical classroom instruction.
The four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain practical experience installing, maintaining, and servicing residential and commercial heating and air conditioning systems. Technical coursework covers refrigeration and heating principles, electrical controls, duct systems, load calculations, troubleshooting methods, and EPA refrigerant handling standards.
Completing the apprenticeship prepares graduates for journey-level HVAC employment. Baxter Heating & Air's PHCC membership reflects a dedication to training standards, and program completers enter the workforce with industry-recognized skills valued throughout central Iowa.
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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