HVAC Technician at Dependable Heating & Air Conditioning
at Dependable Heating & Air Conditioning in Idaho Falls, ID
About This Program
Dependable Heating & Air Conditioning, based in Idaho Falls, Idaho, sponsors this employer-directed non-union HVAC Technician apprenticeship. Apprentices earn wages from the first day on the job, learning the heating and cooling trade through a combination of practical field work and structured classroom study.
This four-year program includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop skills in HVAC equipment installation, electrical system troubleshooting, refrigerant handling and recovery, system commissioning and start-up, preventive maintenance, and compliance with local building codes and safety standards across residential and commercial projects.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level HVAC technicians. Idaho Falls is a growing regional hub with strong residential and commercial development activity, giving apprentices broad exposure to the types of projects and customers they will encounter throughout a long career in the trade.
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.
Trade School vs. Apprenticeship for HVAC Technician
Apprenticeship
Trade School
Licensing in Idaho
HVAC Technicians in Idaho are required to hold a license. Licensing is issued by Idaho Division of Building Safety – Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Program.
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