Insulator at International Association Of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 69 JATC
at International Association Of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 69 JATC in Boise, ID
About This Program
The International Association of Heat & Frost Insulators & Allied Workers Local 69 JATC, based in Boise, ID, offers a paid, union-affiliated insulator apprenticeship. This program provides a structured entry into the insulation trade for individuals in the Treasure Valley and surrounding Idaho region.
Over four years, apprentices complete 8,000 hours of on-the-job training and 576 hours of related technical instruction. Working under journeyman insulators, apprentices gain practical experience applying insulation to piping, mechanical equipment, and commercial and industrial systems. Classroom coursework covers insulation materials, energy codes, safety compliance, and blueprint interpretation.
Graduates earn journeyman insulator status through Local 69, backed by the strength of JATC union membership. Boise's expanding construction sector and ongoing industrial development in Idaho provide qualified insulators with strong and consistent employment prospects.
Wage & Training
OJT Hours
8,000
RTI Hours
576
Duration
4 years
How to Apply
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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