Insulator at Heat & Frost Insulators
at Heat & Frost Insulators in Omaha, NE
About This Program
Heat & Frost Insulators sponsors this Insulator apprenticeship program in Omaha, NE. This employer-sponsored, non-union program provides a structured pathway into the insulation trade for individuals in the greater Omaha area. Apprentices earn wages throughout training, allowing them to gain a marketable skill without the cost of traditional schooling.
The program is time-based and runs for four years, requiring 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work alongside experienced insulators on commercial and industrial job sites, learning to install and finish insulation systems on pipes, mechanical equipment, boilers, and building envelopes. Classroom coursework addresses insulation materials, thermal and acoustic principles, OSHA safety standards, and job-site practices.
Upon completing all program requirements, graduates become journey-level insulators qualified to work independently on a full range of insulation projects. This is a practical, hands-on career with steady demand in Nebraska's construction and industrial sectors.
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.
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