How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Maine?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State, heating fuel only: apprentice, journeyman and master oil burner and solid fuel technician licenses. Apprentice registration: Yes, for oil and solid fuel heating: apprentices are licensed by the Board and work under a licensed master. Experience before the journeyman exam: Journeyman oil burner or solid fuel technician: one year of licensed practical experience as an apprentice (other paths combine less time with approved training), plus the Board exam. Who can supervise an apprentice: Apprentices work under a licensed master technician; journeymen under the indirect supervision of a master.
Last checked. Official source: maine.gov.
Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State, heating fuel only: apprentice, journeyman and master oil burner and solid fuel technician licensesOfficial source: maine.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Yes, for oil and solid fuel heating: apprentices are licensed by the Board and work under a licensed masterOfficial source: maine.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | Journeyman oil burner or solid fuel technician: one year of licensed practical experience as an apprentice (other paths combine less time with approved training), plus the Board examOfficial source: legislature.maine.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | Apprentices work under a licensed master technician; journeymen under the indirect supervision of a masterOfficial source: maine.gov |
Last checked . 4 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Maine Fuel Board.
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses HVAC technicians in Maine?
State, heating fuel only: apprentice, journeyman and master oil burner and solid fuel technician licenses.Source: maine.gov
Do HVAC apprentices have to register in Maine?
Yes, for oil and solid fuel heating: apprentices are licensed by the Board and work under a licensed master.Source: maine.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman HVAC technician exam in Maine?
Journeyman oil burner or solid fuel technician: one year of licensed practical experience as an apprentice (other paths combine less time with approved training), plus the Board exam.Source: legislature.maine.gov
Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in Maine?
Apprentices work under a licensed master technician; journeymen under the indirect supervision of a master.Source: maine.gov
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