{"id":15193,"date":"2022-10-13T16:46:46","date_gmt":"2022-10-13T16:46:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.housecallpro.com\/?page_id=15193"},"modified":"2024-02-10T19:55:58","modified_gmt":"2024-02-10T19:55:58","slug":"vermont","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.housecallpro.com\/licensing\/hvac\/vermont\/","title":{"rendered":"HVAC License Requirements in Vermont"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-size: revert; color: initial;\">The HVAC industry in Vermont employs thousands of people, from HVAC business managers to service technicians. This stable and well-paying career offers great promise.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this guide to discover more about the different types of Vermont HVAC licenses and the steps to becoming an HVAC technician.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"1728370125.265399\" class=\"c-virtual_list__item\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"listitem\" aria-setsize=\"-1\" data-qa=\"virtual-list-item\" data-item-key=\"1728370125.265399\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__background p-message_pane_message__message c-message_kit__message\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_container\" data-qa-unprocessed=\"false\" data-qa-placeholder=\"false\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__hover\" role=\"document\" aria-roledescription=\"message\" data-qa-hover=\"true\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__actions c-message_kit__actions--default\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__gutter__right\" role=\"presentation\" data-qa=\"message_content\">\n<div class=\"c-message_kit__blocks c-message_kit__blocks--rich_text\">\n<div class=\"c-message__message_blocks c-message__message_blocks--rich_text\" data-qa=\"message-text\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer\" data-qa=\"block-kit-renderer\">\n<div class=\"p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper p-block_kit_renderer__block_wrapper--first\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_block\" dir=\"auto\">\n<div class=\"p-rich_text_section\"><div class=\"toc\"><ul class=\"toc-list\"><li><a href='#what-are-the-different-types-of-hvac-licenses' class='toc-link'>What are the different types of HVAC licenses?<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#electrical-specialist-es-license' class='toc-link'>Electrical Specialist (ES) license<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#epa-license' class='toc-link'>EPA License<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#nate-certificate' class='toc-link'>NATE Certificate<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#local-licenses' class='toc-link'>Local Licenses<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#benefits-of-getting-an-hvac-license' class='toc-link'>Benefits of getting an HVAC license<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#average-salary-for-hvac-workers-in-vermont' class='toc-link'>Average salary for HVAC workers in Vermont<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-vermont' class='toc-link'>How much does it cost to get an HVAC license in Vermont?<\/a><\/li><li><a href='#how-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-vermont' class='toc-link'>How to get an HVAC license in Vermont<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-different-types-of-hvac-licenses\">What are the different types of HVAC licenses?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several types of Vermont HVAC licenses. The state does not have statewide licensing requirements for general heating and cooling work, although there is a special license for HVAC contractors who may be performing specialty HVAC work.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many cities and counties require certain licensing or certifications to perform HVAC jobs. Check with the city or county government of places where you\u2019ll be working to ensure you\u2019re properly certified.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"electrical-specialist-es-license\">Electrical Specialist (ES) license<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/firesafety.vermont.gov\/licensing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vermont Department of Public Safety Division of Fire Safety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> issues two types of ES licenses for contractors. Depending on the type of HVAC work you wish to do, you may be required to have one or both before accepting certain jobs:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Refrigeration and Air Conditioning<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (C3): Required for any job involving servicing or installing air conditioning or units with refrigeration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automatic Gas\/Oil Heating<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (A1): Required for any job involving servicing or installing HVAC units with natural gas, propane, or oil (oil burner, gas furnace, gas stove, etc.)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"epa-license\">EPA License<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/section608\/section-608-technician-certification-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPA Section 608 Technician Certification<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> allows technicians to work with refrigerants. You\u2019ll work with cooling or refrigeration systems.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"nate-certificate\">NATE Certificate<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A NATE certificate is a voluntary certification.<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/natex.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">North American Technical Excellence<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a nationwide non-profit organization that certifies HVAC technicians. It provides proof that you have the training and knowledge to safely and effectively handle HVAC units. Many NATE-certified HVAC techs can command higher pay than non-certified peers with equal training and experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 id=\"local-licenses\">Local Licenses<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every city in Vermont has the right to control the trade. Therefore, some cities may require HVAC technicians to apply for a license. Most of Vermont&#8217;s major cities, like Montpelier, do not require local licenses. Some local licenses may require you to pass a technical knowledge exam, a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insureon.com\/blog\/hvac-contractor-licensing-requirements\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">business and law exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, or both.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"benefits-of-getting-an-hvac-license\">Benefits of getting an HVAC license<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many HVAC companies in Vermont will only hire employees with a certain amount of training and experience. Possessing the right licenses and certifications helps you to prove to employers that you really know what you are doing. Also, licensed HVAC technicians can get higher salaries or charge higher fees for their services. You also can choose to work for yourself and set your own schedule.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"average-salary-for-hvac-workers-in-vermont\">Average salary for HVAC workers in Vermont<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hourly HVAC professionals, like an HVAC technician, installer, apprentice, journeyman, or mechanic, make an average of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/hvac-technician\/salaries\/VT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$28.67 per hour<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, although the range is from $15.92 to $51.65 per hour.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s a wide range, and many factors contribute to your hourly rate. Where you live, your experience, and your education factor heavily into what an employer will pay you. Additionally, if you have extra training, certifications, or can complete niche work, you\u2019ll likely make more. You may also be eligible for overtime, or may be paid more if you work nights or weekends, to handle emergency calls.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">HVAC supervisors, like a field supervisor or manager, earn an average salary of<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.indeed.com\/career\/hvac-supervisor\/salaries\/VT?from=top_sb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$65,395 per year<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The salary range is $54,954-$77,820 per year. Your annual salary may depend on where you live, whether you own your own business, or whether your employer offers bonuses.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-much-does-it-cost-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-vermont\">How much does it cost to get an HVAC license in Vermont?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An EPA license costs about $75. The price will vary depending on the classes and the entity proctoring the exam. For example, the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/actrade.ac\/certifications.html#:~:text=ACTA%20is%20approved%20to%20proctor,%22Enroll%20Now%22%20button%20below.&amp;text=Members%20%2D%20%2475%20for%20core%20and,core%20and%20all%203%20types).\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Air Conditioning Trade Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (which is approved by the EPA to proctor the Section 608 certification exam) charges $75 per test for members.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">NATE certifications cost<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/natex.org\/shop\/certified-hvac-professional\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$25 to $100 per exam<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. If you need one of the natural gas, propane, or oil safety certifications, you will pay a $60 application fee.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/firesafety.vermont.gov\/sites\/firesafety\/files\/files\/forms\/dfs_electrical_license_application.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">application fee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for an ES license is $115. Once your application is approved, you must take a licensing exam. The cost for the exam depends on the agency proctoring it. The<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.iccsafe.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Code Council<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> charges $65 for an exam administered at a testing center, for example, while<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/home.pearsonvue.com\/icc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pearson VUE<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> charges $100 for an online exam.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"how-to-get-an-hvac-license-in-vermont\">How to get an HVAC license in Vermont<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To get each Vermont HVAC license, you will apply with the organization that administers the test. Most technicians start by getting their EPA license. To do this, look up<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.epa.gov\/section608\/certification-programs-section-608-technicians\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">EPA-approved programs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for the Section 608 test. Most major cities will have a company running a class for this test, or you can take an online class. After completing the course, you will take a brief test. After passing the exam, the EPA will mail the license. It never needs to be renewed, and you can use it in multiple states.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For a Vermont NATE certificate, you will need to<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/natex.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">visit the NATE website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. All applicants must pass one core exam that covers basic HVAC equipment, tools, and safety, and then you must pass a specialty test of your choosing. This license renews every two years. You renew it by retaking the exam or enrolling in a 16-hour continuing education class.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Vermont\u2019s gas and oil licenses are administered by the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/firesafety.vermont.gov\/licensing\/gas-certifications\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Department of Public Safety Division of Fire Safety<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You will fill out an application and mail it to the agency. After a background check, they will schedule your exam. You can check the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/noraweb.org\/nora-technician-certification-program\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Oilheat Research Alliance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (NORA) or the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.aga.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">American Gas Association<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for studying resources. This license renews every three years; you will take an 8-hour continuing education course.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The HVAC industry in Vermont employs thousands of people, from HVAC business managers to service technicians. This stable and well-paying career offers great promise. Read this guide to discover more about the different types of Vermont HVAC licenses and the steps to becoming an HVAC technician. What are the different types of HVAC licenses? 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