Maryland journeyman HVAC technician license

How many hours do you need for the journeyman license in Maryland?

6,000 hours of supervised work, about 3 years full time.¹

Limited license

1,000 hrs2 years as a journeyman plus 1,000 hours in the year before applying

Journeyman license

6,000 hrs4 years as an apprentice including 6,000 hours of training

Master restricted license

1,875 hrs3 years as a journeyman plus 1,875 hours in the year before applying

Master license

1,875 hrs3 years as a journeyman plus 1,875 hours in the year before applying

Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Maryland Board of HVACR Contractors can ask for proof when you apply.

What is the Maryland HVAC technician exam like?

Required for journeyman, limited, master restricted and master; passing score 70%. The exam is given by PSI Examination Services.¹²

How much does the journeyman license cost?

Maryland Board of HVACR Contractors lists these fees.³

How do you renew it?

2-year term; licenses expire on October 1 of odd-numbered years.⁴ Continuing education: none; the board states it does not require continuing education credits.⁵

License levels in Maryland

Apprentice, Journeyman, Limited, Master Restricted, Master.

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