Licenses must be renewed annually and ten hours of continuing education are required each year.<\/span><\/p>\nHow to get an HVAC license in Ohio<\/h2>\n
The Ohio Department of Commerce sets the requirements for those wishing to obtain an Ohio HVAC license.<\/p>\n
Is schooling required?<\/h3>\n
Schooling is only required if you want to be an HVAC engineer.<\/p>\n
What are the best HVAC schools in Ohio?<\/h3>\n
The Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County has a 71% passing rate and will cost a little over $6,000 to complete. The Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development will cost around $7,000 and boasts a passing rate of 83%. The Polaris Career Center has a passing rate of 95% and costs nearly $8,000.<\/p>\n
While many of the tools you need are included in these prices, you may need to purchase additional items as noted in the coursework for each school. They may require a high school diploma or GED to attend, so check the institution’s requirements.<\/p>\n
Most training programs will require classroom attendance. Online schools from other states offer classes to Ohio residents. Financing may be available. Some schools accept grants while others will provide loans or other payment options. Check with the school’s financial aid department for more information.<\/p>\n
On-the-job experience<\/h3>\n
You will need to work as an HVAC technician for at least 5 years immediately before you sit for the exam. However, you will only need 3 years of work experience if you’ve already become an HVAC engineer. While there are no hours specified to complete, it is assumed that you have worked an average number of hours with no gaps in employment for the full time period. All work experience must be on jobs in which a permit was required.<\/p>\n
Licensing Requirements<\/h3>\n
Here are the key steps and requirements to obtain the license:<\/span><\/p>\n\n- Education and Experience:<\/b>\n
\n- Experience:<\/b> Five years of work experience as an HVAC tradesperson, or three years if you have an HVAC engineer background.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Education:<\/b> Trade school programs can supplement experience, but formal schooling is not required unless pursuing an HVAC engineer role.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Best HVAC Schools in Ohio:
\n<\/b><\/p>\n\n- Career and Technology Education Centers of Licking County:<\/b> Passing rate of 71%, cost around $6,000.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Great Oaks Institute of Technology and Career Development:<\/b> Passing rate of 83%, cost around $7,000.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Polaris Career Center:<\/b> Passing rate of 95%, cost nearly $8,000.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- On-the-Job Experience:<\/b>\n
\n- HVAC Technician:<\/b> Five years of experience required immediately before the exam.<\/span><\/li>\n
- HVAC Engineer:<\/b> Three years of experience required.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Licensing Issuer:<\/b>\n
\n- Licensing Body:<\/b> Ohio Department of Commerce.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n
- Examinations:<\/b>\n
\n- Content:<\/b> Includes a trade exam covering HVAC topics and a business and law exam.<\/span><\/li>\n
- Format:<\/b> Open-book exam with materials like the 2015 International Fuel Gas Code, 2017 Ohio Mechanical Code and Modern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n