Insulator at Heat & Frost and Allied Workers LOCAL 135 JATC
at Heat & Frost and Allied Workers LOCAL 135 JATC in Las Vegas, NV
About This Program
Heat & Frost and Allied Workers Local 135 JATC sponsors a union Insulator apprenticeship program in Las Vegas, NV. As a JATC program, training is jointly designed and overseen by union representatives and signatory contractors, ensuring apprentices are prepared for real-world work in Nevada's active construction and industrial markets. Apprentices earn wages from the very beginning of the program.
This four-year, time-based apprenticeship includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training paired with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work on commercial and industrial projects throughout the Las Vegas area, gaining skills in insulating pipes, mechanical equipment, HVAC systems, and industrial vessels. Technical classroom instruction covers insulation materials and properties, heat and moisture control, OSHA safety requirements, and trade math and blueprint reading.
Graduates complete the program as journey-level insulators and union members of Local 135. Nevada's robust construction activity provides strong ongoing demand for qualified insulators, and union membership supports competitive wages and long-term career stability.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
What to Expect as an Insulator 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.
This is a union-affiliated program. Union apprenticeships typically offer strong benefits packages, pension contributions, and structured career advancement through the local hall.
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