HVAC Technician at Brandt Heating & Air Conditioning (the Ceu Authority)
at Brandt Heating & Air Conditioning (the Ceu Authority) in Iowa City, IA
About This Program
Brandt Heating & Air Conditioning (The CEU Authority) offers a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Iowa City, Iowa. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is affiliated with The CEU Authority and provides apprentices with a paid, structured path into the heating and cooling trade in one of Iowa's largest metro areas.
Over four years, the program delivers 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside skilled technicians on installation, maintenance, and service of residential and commercial HVAC systems. Technical coursework covers refrigeration and heating principles, electrical systems and controls, airflow and ductwork, equipment diagnostics, indoor air quality, and EPA refrigerant handling certification.
Completing this apprenticeship prepares graduates for journey-level HVAC employment. Brandt Heating & Air Conditioning's presence in the Iowa City area and its partnership with The CEU Authority ensure apprentices receive quality instruction alongside meaningful real-world experience throughout their four-year program.
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.
How to Apply
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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