Course Detail: W-AP-HV03 - HVAC Apprenticeship Year 3

In the College of Eastern Idaho's Workforce Training HVAC Apprenticeship Program, apprenticeship students will learn the math applicable to HVAC and construction, power and hand tools, drawings, and jobsite safety. Students will also learn the Fundamentals of HVAC/R. See below for a list of the Learning Outcomes of this Year 3 class. 

This is the educational portion of the apprenticeship. This Year 3 class will cover 144 hours of the education requirements and is taught by a network of highly experienced Journeyman and Master Journeyman.

 

Note: The Apprenticeship Program at the College of Eastern Idaho - Workforce Training only meets the State of Idaho requirements to gain the Journeyman's License. This education may not meet other State's requirements. 

To take the Journeyman's Exam an apprentice must have a valid Apprentice License in their field and have successfully attended 576 hours (144 per year) of schooling and 8000 (2000 per year) hours of work experience. It is the responsibility of the student to secure employment in the HVAC field under a licensed journeyman. It is the responsibility of the student to obtain an apprentice license, and to report educational and work hours to DOPL. DOPL Online Registration Home Page 

Learning Outcomes  

    Content Standard 1.0: Trade Math 

    Content Standard 2.0: General Safety 

    Content Standard 3.0: Tools and Materials  

    Content Standard 4.0: Energy Sources 

    Content Standard 5.0: Basics Systems Overview 

    Content Standard 6.0: Intro into Applied Science 

    Content Standard 7.0: Appliance Installation 

    Content Standard 8.0: Introduction to Construction Drawings and Specifications 

    Content Standard 9.0: Basic Electricity 

    Content Standard 10.0: Indoor Air Quality 

    Content Standard 11.0: Residential Load Calculations 

    Content Standard 12.0: Basic Controls 

    Content Standard 13.0: System Air Flow and Duct Sizing 

    Content Standard 14.0: Basic Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 

    Content Standard 15.0: Introduction to Hydronic Systems 

    Content Standard 16.0: Basic Sheet Metal 

    Content Standard 17.0: Introduction to Service 

    Content Standard 18.0: Advanced HVAC Systems 


Tuition Cost: $850.00 

Required Books and Supplies:
  1. HVACR Level 3, Trainee Guide, 6th Edition ISBN-13: 9780138209742 

    1. Ugly's Electrical References, 2023 Edition ISBN: 978-1284275919 

    1. Fundamentals of HVAC/R, 4th Edition ISBN: 978-0136840787 

    1. 2018 International Mechanical Code ISBN-13: 978-1609837433 

    1. 2018 International Fuel Gas Code ISBN-13: 978-1609837419 

Scholarship Information:
https://www.cei.edu/scholarships

Fall 2026 Registration Open 6/1/2026-8/31/2026

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Course Resources
HVAC Year 3 Apprenticeship Required Booklist 2026 - 2027 (PDF Document) : Please Read: Required Books and Supplies

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