HVAC Technician at Redmond Hvac LLC (ABC)
at Redmond Hvac LLC (ABC) in Ames, IA
About This Program
Redmond HVAC LLC (ABC) offers a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Ames, Iowa. Affiliated with Associated Builders and Contractors, this non-union, employer-sponsored program provides a paid, structured training experience for individuals who want to build a career in the heating, ventilation, and air conditioning trade in central Iowa.
The program runs for four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training alongside 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices work directly on residential and commercial HVAC systems, learning installation, preventive maintenance, and repair skills in real-world settings. Technical coursework addresses refrigeration cycles, heating systems, electrical controls, airflow and duct design, system troubleshooting, and EPA refrigerant certification requirements.
Graduates of the Redmond HVAC apprenticeship are prepared for journey-level work in the HVAC trade. The ABC affiliation provides a framework of professional standards throughout the program, and completers enter the workforce with the technical skills and field experience that employers in the Ames area and beyond are looking for.
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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