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HVAC in Florida

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

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Florida?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: Local: counties and municipalities issue journeyman plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical and HVAC licenses. Experience before the journeyman exam: For a local journeyman license: a registered state-approved apprenticeship or at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training, plus a proctored exam.

Last checked. Official source: myfloridalicense.com.

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Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade Local: counties and municipalities issue journeyman plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical and HVAC licensesOfficial source: flsenate.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam For a local journeyman license: a registered state-approved apprenticeship or at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training, plus a proctored examOfficial source: flsenate.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: Florida DBPR Construction Industry Licensing Board (contractors).

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in Florida?

Local: counties and municipalities issue journeyman plumbing, pipe fitting, mechanical and HVAC licenses.Source: flsenate.gov

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

For a local journeyman license: a registered state-approved apprenticeship or at least 12,000 hours of on-the-job training, plus a proctored exam.Source: flsenate.gov

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