How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Alabama?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: HACR certified contractor license; no state journeyman or technician license. Apprentice registration: No Board apprentice path: Act 2024-310 removed apprentices from the Board’s statute. The Board still recognizes apprenticeships registered with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship. Experience before the journeyman exam: Contractor exam: 3,000 hours (about 18 months) of work under a HACR licensee, or an approved HVAC curriculum. Who can supervise an apprentice: Experience must be gained under the supervision of a HACR licensee.
Last checked. Official source: hacr.alabama.gov.
Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State: HACR certified contractor license; no state journeyman or technician licenseOfficial source: hacr.alabama.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | No Board apprentice path: Act 2024-310 removed apprentices from the Board’s statute. The Board still recognizes apprenticeships registered with the Alabama Office of ApprenticeshipOfficial source: hacr.alabama.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | Contractor exam: 3,000 hours (about 18 months) of work under a HACR licensee, or an approved HVAC curriculumOfficial source: hacr.alabama.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | Experience must be gained under the supervision of a HACR licenseeOfficial source: hacr.alabama.gov |
Last checked . 4 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Alabama Board of Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Contractors.
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses HVAC technicians in Alabama?
State: HACR certified contractor license; no state journeyman or technician license.Source: hacr.alabama.gov
Do HVAC apprentices have to register in Alabama?
No Board apprentice path: Act 2024-310 removed apprentices from the Board’s statute. The Board still recognizes apprenticeships registered with the Alabama Office of Apprenticeship.Source: hacr.alabama.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman HVAC technician exam in Alabama?
Contractor exam: 3,000 hours (about 18 months) of work under a HACR licensee, or an approved HVAC curriculum.Source: hacr.alabama.gov
Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in Alabama?
Experience must be gained under the supervision of a HACR licensee.Source: hacr.alabama.gov
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