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HVAC Schools in Idaho

Those who would like working as a mechanic can consider training as an HVAC technician.

Job Statistics

The Bureau of Labor Statistics foresaw growth of 21% in demand for this profession between 2012 and 2022, meaning this is a secure trade to get into.

Even the salary is promising, as in Idaho the average one is $44,027 per year while top HVAC workers earn around $49,889 per year.

Across the United States, an HVAC specialist makes around $46,648 per year, with the top salaries reaching $52,858 per year.

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Annual Salary Range:
$38K
$44K
$49K
10%
50%
90%
Annual Salary by Location:
Location Avg. Annual Salary
Boise $44,259
Meridian $44,213
Nampa $43,793
Idaho Falls $42,405
Pocatello $40,537
Caldwell $43,746
Cœur d'Alene $45,901
Twin Falls $40,397
Post Falls $46,001
Lewiston $46,055

Regional Salary in Idaho

Region Employed Avg. Annual Salary Avg. Hourly Pay Top 10% Annual Salary Bottom 10% Annual Salary
Boise City, ID1,580$50,280$24.17$67,670$36,600
Coeur d'Alene, ID390$49,830$23.96$68,570$36,990
Idaho Falls, ID260$49,610$23.85$65,070$34,720
Lewiston, ID-WA90$50,500$24.28$66,000$37,050
Pocatello, ID130$46,160$22.19$62,750$31,040
Twin Falls, ID180$45,980$22.11$61,840$30,600
* Salary information based on the May 2022 Occupational Employment Statistics (OES) Survey for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers, OCC Code 49-9021, BLS.
* Employment conditions in your area may vary.

Getting Your License

To work in this field you must obtain a certification from the Idaho Division of Building Safety.

What’s more, is that you can get one of the 6 types of licenses available based on your experience and skills.

HVAC Apprentice

There are 2 conditions one has to meet for this license:

  • be employed by a licensed HVAC contractor and work While supervised by a licensed HVAC journeyman for 4 years
  • complete a training program in relation to mechanical engineering and the principles of thermodynamics

The registration as an apprentice in this field is valid 5 years and it isn’t synonyms with having a license or certification, and it also doesn’t indicate the level of competency of the holder.

The registration for the certification costs $50.

HVAC Specialty Apprentice

To qualify as a Specialty Apprentice you must meet the same requirements as above, with the sole difference that both the HAVC contractor and journeyman must be specialized.

This registration lasts for 2 years, and it also not a certification nor does it show the level of competency of its holder.

For the license, you have to pay $20.

Check out the schools below if you’re interested in finding a training course.

School Name Address
College of Southern Idaho 315 Falls Ave. Twin Falls, Idaho 83301
College of Western Idaho Nampa Campus Academic Building 5500 E. Opportunity Dr. Nampa, ID 83687
Eastern Idaho Technical College 1600 S 25th E, Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Lewis-Clark State College 500 8th Avenue, Lewiston, ID 83501
North Idaho College 1000 West Garden Avenue Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814
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HVAC Journeyman

To qualify, you must meet the following requirements:

  • Being employed for at least 4 years; OR
  • Having worked under supervision for 4 years; OR
  • Having completed a 4-year apprenticeship

Certifications issued by other states or recognized jurisdictions can also be used instead of the experience.

If you come from a non-recognized jurisdiction, then you must prove 4 years of experience in the field along with 4 years of apprenticeship.

8 years or 16,000 hours, of experience can also be used as the basis for this license.

To apply for this certification you must pay a fee of $35.

HVAC Specialty Journeyman

This license is available only for these 4 specialties:

  • Hearth
  • Fuel Gas Piping
  • Waste Oil Heating
  • LP Limited Heating

You need at least 1 year of work experience when applying for this license.

Those applying for the LP Limited Heating need 2 years of work experience.

Regardless of which certification you want to get, the previous work experience must be within the scope of the license.

60 hours or 120 for the LP Limited Heating, of classroom education are also required.

The fee for this license is still $35.

HVAC Contractor

To qualify for the HVAC Contractor exam you have to meet these requirements:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience as an HVAC Journeyman in Idaho (other jurisdictions are also accepted)
  • submit the Compliance Bond of $2,000 in the name of the company

The application fee is again $35.

HVAC Specialty Contractor

The requirements for this certification are the same as above, only that the experience must be as a specialty journeyman.

The journeyman license can be used as proof for the gained experience.

For those who come out of state, must submit the Employer’s Verification Form(s) that was (or were) notarized.

The fee to apply for this certification is again $35.

The Idaho Division of Building Society’s website has all the application forms.

Examination Process

If your application gets accepted, the Division will mail you when you have to take the exam.

Both journeyman exams last for 4 hours have 120 questions and the passing score is minimum 70%

These are the subjects covered by the exam:

  • Scope and Administration
  • Definitions
  • General Regulations
  • Ventilation
  • Exhaust Systems
  • Duct Systems
  • Chimneys and Vents
  • Specific Appliances, Fireplaces, and Solid Fuel-Burning Equipment
  • Boilers, Water Heaters, and Pressure Vessels
  • Refrigeration
  • Hydronic Piping
  • Fuel Oil Piping Storage
  • Solar Systems
  • International Fuel Gas Code (IFGC)
  • Gas Piping Installations
  • Gaseous Hydrogen Systems
  • Sizing and Drawings
  • Idaho HVAC Statutes and Rules

Both contractor license exams are open-book, have 110 questions and last for 4 hours long.

The minimum score to pass is 70%.

These are the books to prepare from and allowed as reference:

EPA Requirements

Those working with regulated refrigerants must pass the Environmental Protection Agency 608 Technician Certification exam.

This is a certification needed across the nation, according to Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act.

Conclusion

Working as an HVAC technician is a great career opportunity not only in Idaho but all over the USA.

The process of becoming one is pretty easy, though a license is needed, and it will take some time to advance from an apprentice to a journeyman or contractor.

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