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Wisconsin journeyman HVAC technician license
Journeyman license: what DSPS asks for once you're logging hours.1
How many hours do you need for the journeyman license in Wisconsin?
1,000 hours of supervised work, about 1 years full time.1
Keep your own record of hours, employers and pay stubs. DSPS can ask for proof when you apply.
What is the Wisconsin HVAC technician exam like?
Yes. You take a state exam once your hours are approved. Department-administered exam under SPS 305.09 (DSPS sets exam dates; the rule names no outside vendor).1
How much does the journeyman license cost?
Qualifier: $15 application + $25 exam + $60 certification; contractor registration: $15 application + $160 registration1
How do you renew it?
Qualifier certification and contractor registration run 4 years from the date of issue.1 Continuing education: none. DSPS states there is no continuing education for the HVAC Qualifier.2
License levels in Wisconsin
HVAC Qualifier certification (individual); HVAC Contractor registration (business).
Applications, exam booking and hour forms are on DSPS's site.
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Sources
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS): exam (docs.legis.wisconsin.gov, 2026-10-27)
- Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services (DSPS): continuing education (dsps.wi.gov, 2026-10-27)