HVAC Technician at Dayton Heating & Air Conditioning (the Ceu Authority)
at Dayton Heating & Air Conditioning (the Ceu Authority) in Urbandale, IA
About This Program
Dayton Heating & Air Conditioning, operating through The CEU Authority and based in Urbandale, Iowa, offers a registered non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. This employer-sponsored program provides paid training from day one, combining practical field experience with structured technical education.
The program spans four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices gain skills in installing, servicing, and troubleshooting heating and air conditioning systems, working with electrical controls and components, safely managing refrigerants, and meeting code compliance standards for residential and commercial work.
Upon program completion, apprentices are recognized as journey-level HVAC technicians. Based in the Urbandale area, this program connects apprentices to a busy metro market with consistent demand for qualified HVAC professionals in both new construction and service sectors.
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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