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HVAC in Washington

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

How do I become an HVAC apprentice in Washington?

Short answer:Who licenses this trade: State, electrical side only: L&I HVAC/refrigeration specialty electrician certificate (06A). Experience before the journeyman exam: 06A specialty exam: 4,000 hours of work experience in the specialty and 48 hours of basic classroom instruction. Who can supervise an apprentice: A certified specialty electrician for that kind of work, or a journey level electrician, at least 75% of the time.

Last checked. Official source: lni.wa.gov.

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Licensing rules

HVAC licensing rules
Who licenses this trade State, electrical side only: L&I HVAC/refrigeration specialty electrician certificate (06A)Official source: lni.wa.gov
Apprentice registration Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Experience before the journeyman exam 06A specialty exam: 4,000 hours of work experience in the specialty and 48 hours of basic classroom instructionOfficial source: lni.wa.gov
Apprentices per supervisor Not yet confirmed with an official source, check the official link.
Who can supervise an apprentice A certified specialty electrician for that kind of work, or a journey level electrician, at least 75% of the timeOfficial source: lni.wa.gov

Last checked . 3 of 5 items confirmed against official sources; flagged items are still pending.

Frequently asked questions

Who licenses HVAC technicians in Washington?

State, electrical side only: L&I HVAC/refrigeration specialty electrician certificate (06A).Source: lni.wa.gov

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

06A specialty exam: 4,000 hours of work experience in the specialty and 48 hours of basic classroom instruction.Source: lni.wa.gov

Who can supervise an HVAC apprentice in Washington?

A certified specialty electrician for that kind of work, or a journey level electrician, at least 75% of the time.Source: lni.wa.gov

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