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HVAC in North Carolina

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

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in North Carolina?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State contractor-level heating licenses (groups 1-3); no state journeyman license. Experience before the journeyman exam: Heating contractor exam: 2 years (4,000 hours) of on-site full-time experience; a Class I license needs 3,000 hours of it and a Class II license 2,500.

Last checked. Official source: ncleg.gov.

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Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State contractor-level heating licenses (groups 1-3); no state journeyman licenseOfficial source: ncleg.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam Heating contractor exam: 2 years (4,000 hours) of on-site full-time experience; a Class I license needs 3,000 hours of it and a Class II license 2,500Official source: nclicensing.org
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.

Last checked . 2 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: NC State Board of Examiners of Plumbing, Heating and Fire Sprinkler Contractors (heating groups 1-3).

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in North Carolina?

State contractor-level heating licenses (groups 1-3); no state journeyman license.Source: ncleg.gov

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

Heating contractor exam: 2 years (4,000 hours) of on-site full-time experience; a Class I license needs 3,000 hours of it and a Class II license 2,500.Source: nclicensing.org

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