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HVAC in Iowa

What we confirmed about the path from apprentice to journeyman HVAC technician in Iowa, with the official link for each item. Anything we couldn’t confirm is flagged.

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Iowa?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: one apprentice license covers plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal and hydronic trades; journeyperson and master licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes. Apprentice license required, while in a US DOL-registered apprenticeship. Experience before the journeyman exam: At least 4 years of practical experience as an apprentice (since 2010 in a US DOL-registered program), plus the journeyperson exam for each discipline. Who can supervise an apprentice: A licensed master or journeyperson in the applicable discipline.

Last checked. Official source: dial.iowa.gov.

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Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State: one apprentice license covers plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal and hydronic trades; journeyperson and master licensesOfficial source: dial.iowa.gov
Apprentice registration Yes. Apprentice license required, while in a US DOL-registered apprenticeshipOfficial source: dial.iowa.gov
Experience before the journeyman exam At least 4 years of practical experience as an apprentice (since 2010 in a US DOL-registered program), plus the journeyperson exam for each disciplineOfficial source: dial.iowa.gov
Apprentices per supervisor 1 apprentice to 1 journeyperson for a registered program unless a collective bargaining agreement says otherwiseOfficial source: dial.iowa.gov
Who can supervise an apprentice A licensed master or journeyperson in the applicable disciplineOfficial source: dial.iowa.gov

Last checked . 5 of 5 items confirmed against official sources. Main board: Iowa Plumbing and Mechanical Systems Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing).

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in Iowa?

State: one apprentice license covers plumbing, mechanical, HVAC-refrigeration, sheet metal and hydronic trades; journeyperson and master licenses.Source: dial.iowa.gov

Do HVAC apprentices have to register in Iowa?

Yes. Apprentice license required, while in a US DOL-registered apprenticeship.Source: dial.iowa.gov

How much experience do you need before the journeyman HVAC technician exam in Iowa?

At least 4 years of practical experience as an apprentice (since 2010 in a US DOL-registered program), plus the journeyperson exam for each discipline.Source: dial.iowa.gov

How many apprentices can one supervisor oversee in Iowa?

1 apprentice to 1 journeyperson for a registered program unless a collective bargaining agreement says otherwise.Source: dial.iowa.gov

Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in Iowa?

A licensed master or journeyperson in the applicable discipline.Source: dial.iowa.gov

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