How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Rhode Island?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: refrigeration I/II and pipefitter I/II licenses. Experience before the journeyman exam: Refrigeration II registered apprenticeship: min 4,000 OJT hours; Pipefitter I: 10,000; Pipefitter II: 4,000.
Last checked. Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov.

Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State: refrigeration I/II and pipefitter I/II licensesOfficial source: webserver.rilegislature.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | Refrigeration II registered apprenticeship: min 4,000 OJT hours; Pipefitter I: 10,000; Pipefitter II: 4,000Official source: webserver.rilegislature.gov |
| 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: Rhode Island DLT, Pipefitter/Refrigeration licensing.
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses HVAC technicians in Rhode Island?
State: refrigeration I/II and pipefitter I/II licenses.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman HVAC technician exam in Rhode Island?
Refrigeration II registered apprenticeship: min 4,000 OJT hours; Pipefitter I: 10,000; Pipefitter II: 4,000.Source: webserver.rilegislature.gov
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