How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Massachusetts?
Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State, refrigeration: a refrigeration technician license is required for refrigeration work over 10 tons in the aggregate. Apprentice registration: Yes. A refrigeration apprentice must be licensed with OPSI, registered with the Division of Apprentice Standards and employed by a refrigeration contractor. Experience before the journeyman exam: At least 6,000 hours as a licensed refrigeration apprentice and at least 450 hours of approved study, plus EPA Universal certification and the exam. Who can supervise an apprentice: A licensed refrigeration technician, while the apprentice is employed by a licensed refrigeration contractor.
Last checked. Official source: mass.gov.
Licensing rules
| Who licenses this trade | State, refrigeration: a refrigeration technician license is required for refrigeration work over 10 tons in the aggregateOfficial source: mass.gov |
|---|---|
| Apprentice registration | Yes. A refrigeration apprentice must be licensed with OPSI, registered with the Division of Apprentice Standards and employed by a refrigeration contractorOfficial source: mass.gov |
| Experience before the journeyman exam | At least 6,000 hours as a licensed refrigeration apprentice and at least 450 hours of approved study, plus EPA Universal certification and the examOfficial source: mass.gov |
| Apprentices per supervisor | Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link. |
| Who can supervise an apprentice | A licensed refrigeration technician, while the apprentice is employed by a licensed refrigeration contractorOfficial source: mass.gov |
Last checked . 4 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: Massachusetts Division of Occupational Licensure, Office of Public Safety and Inspections (refrigeration apprentice, technician and contractor licenses).
Frequently asked questions
Who licenses HVAC technicians in Massachusetts?
State, refrigeration: a refrigeration technician license is required for refrigeration work over 10 tons in the aggregate.Source: mass.gov
Do HVAC apprentices have to register in Massachusetts?
Yes. A refrigeration apprentice must be licensed with OPSI, registered with the Division of Apprentice Standards and employed by a refrigeration contractor.Source: mass.gov
How much experience do you need before the journeyman HVAC technician exam in Massachusetts?
At least 6,000 hours as a licensed refrigeration apprentice and at least 450 hours of approved study, plus EPA Universal certification and the exam.Source: mass.gov
Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in Massachusetts?
A licensed refrigeration technician, while the apprentice is employed by a licensed refrigeration contractor.Source: mass.gov
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