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HVAC in New Mexico

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

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in New Mexico?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State: journeyman certificate of competence, JR journeyman refrigeration (plus other mechanical journeyman classes). Experience before the journeyman exam: Mechanical journeyman classes: 2 years of experience unless otherwise specified. Who can supervise an apprentice: Apprentices may work under direct supervision of a certified journeyman employed by a licensed contractor.

Last checked. Official source: rld.nm.gov.

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Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State: journeyman certificate of competence, JR journeyman refrigeration (plus other mechanical journeyman classes)Official source: srca.nm.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam Mechanical journeyman classes: 2 years of experience unless otherwise specifiedOfficial source: srca.nm.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice Apprentices may work under direct supervision of a certified journeyman employed by a licensed contractorOfficial source: srca.nm.gov

Last checked . 3 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending. Main board: New Mexico Regulation and Licensing Department, Construction Industries Division (CID).

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in New Mexico?

State: journeyman certificate of competence, JR journeyman refrigeration (plus other mechanical journeyman classes).Source: srca.nm.gov

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

Mechanical journeyman classes: 2 years of experience unless otherwise specified.Source: srca.nm.gov

Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in New Mexico?

Apprentices may work under direct supervision of a certified journeyman employed by a licensed contractor.Source: srca.nm.gov

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