HVAC Technician at Solon Heating and Air Conditioning Inc (the Ceu Authority)
at Solon Heating and Air Conditioning Inc (the Ceu Authority) in Solon, IA
About This Program
Solon Heating and Air Conditioning Inc (The CEU Authority) offers a registered HVAC Technician apprenticeship in Solon, Iowa. This non-union, employer-sponsored program is affiliated with The CEU Authority and provides a paid, structured training experience for those entering the heating and cooling industry in eastern Iowa.
The program runs for four years and includes 8,000 hours of on-the-job training combined with 576 hours of related technical instruction. Apprentices develop hands-on skills in the installation, maintenance, and service of residential and commercial HVAC systems. Technical instruction covers refrigeration and heating fundamentals, electrical systems, system controls, troubleshooting, indoor air quality, and EPA refrigerant certification compliance.
Upon completing the apprenticeship, graduates are ready for journey-level HVAC work. The CEU Authority affiliation ensures the technical instruction meets recognized industry education standards, and completers are well-positioned for stable, long-term employment in the skilled trades throughout Iowa.
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.
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