| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Type | Private online training provider (Idaho Technical Trades School, LLC); no degrees or diplomas |
| Where | 100% online; Boise mailing address, no campus |
| Courses | HVAC Technician, Appliance Repair, Electrical (pre-apprenticeship); plumbing announced |
| Length | About 90 to 150 hours, self-paced, with 12 months of access |
| State approval | Registered with the Idaho State Board of Education as a proprietary, non-degree school |
| Accreditation | None |
| Federal aid | No |
| Facts checked | 18 October 2026 |
A small online trade-course provider registered in Idaho
Idaho Technical Trades School, LLC sells short, self-paced online courses for people who want to start in HVAC, appliance repair or electrical work. Each course runs about 90 to 150 hours, students keep access for 12 months, and new cohorts start every Monday. The school’s own credential is a course completion; the named credentials, such as OSHA 10, EPA 608 and NFPA 70E Awareness, come from outside bodies. Training uses online lessons and simulations, including VR labs in the electrical course, and there are no in-person classes. It has a Boise mailing address, and its website is written for students in Idaho.
Three online courses, with plumbing still to come
The table shows the three courses open now. Tuition figures come from the school’s terms; the electrical price is not published.
| Course | Length | Delivery | Credentials and exams | Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HVAC Technician | About 90 hours | Online, self-paced | OSHA 10; EPA 608 Universal; NATE Ready-to-Work certificate | $3,999 |
| Appliance Repair | About 104 hours | Online, self-paced | OSHA 10; EPA 608; optional CAP and NASTeC exams (extra fees) | $3,999 |
| Electrical (pre-apprenticeship) | About 150 hours | Online, with 5 VR labs | OSHA 10; NFPA 70E Awareness; Certified Electrical Apprentice exam prep | Not published |
A plumbing course appears on the school’s website marked “Coming Soon”, with no launch date, and is not taking students. None of the courses includes an externship or a job placement promise; the electrical course page aims at entry-level helper and pre-apprentice roles.
What the main programs cover
HVAC Technician
The course has two parts. The HVAC module has 12 lessons: HVAC fundamentals, tools, heat transfer, safety, HVAC/R electrical work, refrigeration principles, evacuation and charging, and troubleshooting. A separate 14-lesson module covers OSHA 10. The course then prepares students for the EPA 608 Universal refrigerant-handling exam and for NATE’s entry-level Ready-to-Work test. The school estimates about 90 hours of study. All work is done online at the student’s own pace, so students who want time on real equipment have to find it themselves.
Appliance Repair
This course is nine modules, about 104 hours in all. It opens with an industry introduction and electrical fundamentals, then gas systems and safety, refrigeration and cooling (the longest module, 20 to 30 hours), laundry appliances, kitchen appliances, and dishwashers and disposals. A 15- to 20-hour module of hands-on training and simulations comes before a final assessment and certification prep. Students sit OSHA 10 General Industry and EPA 608 (Type I and Universal), and the course prepares them for the optional CAP and NASTeC exams, whose fees are not included.
Electrical (pre-apprenticeship)
The 150-hour electrical course teaches electrical theory, wiring methods and safety in a curriculum of 12 modules (the course highlights say 11), the last of which is 12 hours of exam preparation. Five virtual-reality labs cover measuring voltage, amperage and resistance, choosing wire gauges and wiring a circuit. Students also complete OSHA 10 and NFPA 70E Awareness training and prepare for the Certified Electrical Apprentice exam. The course page says it is aimed at entry-level electrical helper and pre-apprentice roles in Idaho. It is fully online, and finding an electrical employer or apprenticeship afterwards is up to the student.
Cost, refunds and payment
The school charges one price per course, with no in-state or out-of-state rates. Under its terms and conditions, effective 3 June 2025 and still posted in October 2026, the HVAC Technician and Appliance Repair courses cost $3,999 each, including digital materials, the OSHA 10 and EPA 608 exams and 12 months of access. The electrical price is not published, so ask for it in writing.
- Cooling-off period: 5 business days after enrolling.
- Non-refundable minimum: $799, kept whether or not you finish or cancel; after the cooling-off period, refunds are pro-rated by how much of the course you have completed, minus the $799.
- Not included: the CAP and NASTeC appliance exam fees. Ask whether the NATE Ready-to-Work test fee is covered.
- Disputes: the terms apply Idaho law and send disputes to binding arbitration in Boise.
Students pay by card, ACH transfer, an in-house payment plan or third-party financing; the terms do not name a lender. The school does not take federal financial aid and lists no scholarships.
Admissions and start dates
Applicants must be 18 or older, have a high school diploma or GED, show proof of US residency and be able to study in English. Enrollment starts with a free 30-minute consultation with an admissions advisor. New cohorts start every Monday, and access opens once payment is made. Students need a computer with at least a 1 GHz processor, 2 GB of RAM and a 1280×720 screen, running Windows or macOS, and the Chrome browser. The website is written for Idaho students, so if you live in another state, confirm with the school that you can enroll before paying.
State registration, licensing and outcomes
Idaho Technical Trades School appears on the Idaho State Board of Education’s list of registered proprietary schools (checked 18 October 2026). Proprietary school registration covers non-degree schools, is renewed every year and requires a surety bond; the board does not present it as accreditation. The school names no accrediting body.
The school is not on the Idaho Division of Occupational and Professional Licenses’ list of board-approved apprenticeship programs (November 2025 version) for electrical, HVAC or plumbing work. Its hours therefore do not count toward an approved apprenticeship, such as the 576 classroom hours the HVAC journeyman apprenticeship route requires.
For an Idaho electrical journeyman licence, DOPL’s application calls for an approved four-year apprenticeship with 8,000 hours of supervised work, or 16,000 hours of work, plus a licensing exam; the HVAC route is similar. These courses can be a first step, not a substitute.
The school publishes no completion, job placement or exam pass rates. We found no profile with enough reviews to summarize on Niche, Trustpilot or GradReports (checked October 2026).
Before you enroll
- No course leads straight to a licence. The hours do not count toward a board-approved Idaho apprenticeship, and the electrical course is pre-apprenticeship training only.
- “NATE Ready-to-Work” is not NATE certification. NATE says people who pass this entry-level test earn a certificate, not a NATE certification.
- $799 is non-refundable once the cooling-off period ends, or once you log in. Decide within the 5 business days, before logging in.
- No accreditation and no federal aid. The school names no accreditor, and you pay out of pocket, by payment plan or with private financing.
- Out-of-state students should check first. The site is written for Idaho students; admission asks only for proof of US residency.
Facts checked October 2026.
Programs & Courses
Online trade courses
- HVAC Technician (about 90 hours; OSHA 10, EPA 608, NATE Ready-to-Work certificate)
- Appliance Repair (about 104 hours; OSHA 10, EPA 608; optional CAP and NASTeC exams)
- Electrical, pre-apprenticeship (150 hours with 5 VR labs; OSHA 10, NFPA 70E Awareness, Certified Electrical Apprentice exam prep)
Campus Locations
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