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HVAC in Wisconsin

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

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Wisconsin?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State contractor registration with an individual HVAC qualifier; refrigerant handlers need EPA Section 608 certification. Experience before the journeyman exam: HVAC qualifier exam: at least 1,000 hours a year for at least 4 years of HVAC experience, or 4 years of HVAC education, or a mix.

Last checked. Official source: dsps.wi.gov.

An HVAC technician inspects an outdoor air conditioning unit with a flashlight

Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State contractor registration with an individual HVAC qualifier; refrigerant handlers need EPA Section 608 certificationOfficial source: dsps.wi.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam HVAC qualifier exam: at least 1,000 hours a year for at least 4 years of HVAC experience, or 4 years of HVAC education, or a mixOfficial source: dsps.wi.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: Wisconsin DSPS: HVAC contractor registration and HVAC qualifier certification.

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in Wisconsin?

State contractor registration with an individual HVAC qualifier; refrigerant handlers need EPA Section 608 certification.Source: dsps.wi.gov

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

HVAC qualifier exam: at least 1,000 hours a year for at least 4 years of HVAC experience, or 4 years of HVAC education, or a mix.Source: dsps.wi.gov

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