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Rhode Island journeyman HVAC technician license
Journeyperson class ii: what Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation asks for once you're logging hours.2
How many hours do you need for the journeyperson class ii in Rhode Island?
4,000 hours of supervised work, about 2 years full time.2 144 hours of trade-related schooling per year of apprenticeship.2
- journeyperson class ii
- 4,000 hrs4,000 hours (2 years) up to 10,000 hours (5 years) of on-the-job training
- journeyperson class i
- 10,000 hrs10,000 hours of on-the-job training in a registered apprenticeship
- Master license
- 1 yrA journeyperson license held for at least 1 year (Class II master: 3 years as a Class II journeyperson)
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Rhode Island HVAC technician exam like?
Yes. You take a state exam once your hours are approved. Rhode Island Division of Professional Regulation (it conducts the exams three times a year with the board).1
How much does the journeyperson class ii cost?
Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation lists these fees.3
| Fee | Amount |
|---|---|
| Exam each | $75 |
| Refrigeration master i biennial | $240 |
| Refrigeration master ii biennial | $96 |
| Refrigeration journeyperson i biennial | $72 |
| Refrigeration journeyperson ii biennial | $60 |
| Pipefitter master i biennial | $240 |
| Pipefitter journeyperson i biennial | $72 |
| Master mechanical contractor biennial | $480 |
How do you renew it?
Every 2 years, on or before the licensee's birthday.3 Continuing education: none required: neither R.I. Gen. Laws ch. 28-27 nor 260-RICR-30-15-2 sets a continuing education requirement.2
License levels in Rhode Island
Refrigeration/air conditioning master (Class I and II) and journeyperson (Class I and II); pipefitter master and journeyperson (Class I and II); sheet metal contractor and journeyperson; fire protection sprinkler fitter; master mechanical contractor; registered apprentice.
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation's site.
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Sources
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation: exam (webserver.rilegislature.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation: experience (rules.sos.ri.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training, Division of Professional Regulation: fees (webserver.rilegislature.gov, 2026-10-27)