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HVAC in West Virginia

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

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in West Virginia?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State HVAC technician certification. Apprentice registration: Yes. Technicians-in-training must hold a WV HVAC technician-in-training license. Experience before the journeyman exam: HVAC Technician: at least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training, and experience. Who can supervise an apprentice: Direct supervision by a licensed HVAC technician or HVAC residential technician.

Last checked. Official source: labor.wv.gov.

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Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State HVAC technician certificationOfficial source: labor.wv.gov
Apprentice registration Yes. Technicians-in-training must hold a WV HVAC technician-in-training licenseOfficial source: labor.wv.gov
Experience before the journeyman exam HVAC Technician: at least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training, and experienceOfficial source: labor.wv.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Residential: up to 4 technicians-in-training per technician or residential technician; commercial: up to 2Official source: labor.wv.gov
Who can supervise an apprentice Direct supervision by a licensed HVAC technician or HVAC residential technicianOfficial source: labor.wv.gov

Last checked . 5 of 5 items confirmed against official sources. Main board: West Virginia Division of Labor, HVAC Technician Certification.

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in West Virginia?

State HVAC technician certification.Source: labor.wv.gov

Do HVAC apprentices have to register in West Virginia?

Yes. Technicians-in-training must hold a WV HVAC technician-in-training license.Source: labor.wv.gov

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

HVAC Technician: at least 2,000 hours of HVAC-related work, training, and experience.Source: labor.wv.gov

How many apprentices can one supervisor oversee in West Virginia?

Residential: up to 4 technicians-in-training per technician or residential technician; commercial: up to 2.Source: labor.wv.gov

Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in West Virginia?

Direct supervision by a licensed HVAC technician or HVAC residential technician.Source: labor.wv.gov

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