How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Connecticut?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: S-2 Heating, Piping & Cooling Unlimited Journeyperson. Apprentice registration: Yes. A registered apprenticeship is the path to the journeyperson license. Experience before the journeyman exam: 8,000 on-the-job hours plus 576 hours of related instruction. Who can supervise an apprentice: A licensed journeyperson or contractor in the trade (counted in the ratio).
Last checked. Official source: portal.ct.gov.
Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State: S-2 Heating, Piping & Cooling Unlimited JourneypersonOfficial source: portal.ct.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Yes. A registered apprenticeship is the path to the journeyperson licenseOfficial source: portal.ct.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | 8,000 on-the-job hours plus 576 hours of related instructionOfficial source: portal.ct.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | 1 apprentice per licensee up to 3:3; then 4 apprentices need 6 licensees, 5 need 9, and so on (3 journeypersons per added apprentice). Ratio relief may applyOfficial source: portal.ct.gov |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | A licensed journeyperson or contractor in the trade (counted in the ratio)Official source: portal.ct.gov |
Last checked . 5 of 5 items confirmed against official sources. Main board: Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection, Occupational and Professional Licensing (trade boards).
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses HVAC technicians in Connecticut?
State: S-2 Heating, Piping & Cooling Unlimited Journeyperson.Source: portal.ct.gov
Do HVAC apprentices have to register in Connecticut?
Yes. A registered apprenticeship is the path to the journeyperson license.Source: portal.ct.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman HVAC technician exam in Connecticut?
8,000 on-the-job hours plus 576 hours of related instruction.Source: portal.ct.gov
How many apprentices can one supervisor oversee in Connecticut?
1 apprentice per licensee up to 3:3; then 4 apprentices need 6 licensees, 5 need 9, and so on (3 journeypersons per added apprentice). Ratio relief may apply.Source: portal.ct.gov
Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in Connecticut?
A licensed journeyperson or contractor in the trade (counted in the ratio).Source: portal.ct.gov
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