Maine regulates HVAC through the Maine Fuel Board, issuing distinct licenses for oil/solid fuel and propane/natural gas technicians. The path starts at the Apprentice or Helper level, moving to Journeyman (or Technician) after a combination of supervised experience and approved coursework, followed by examination. EPA Section 608 is required federally for refrigerant handling.
Maine regulates HVAC through the Maine Fuel Board, issuing distinct licenses for oil/solid fuel and propane/natural gas technicians. The path starts at the Apprentice or Helper level, moving to Journeyman (or Technician) after a...
1. Maine regulates oil burner technicians at the journeyman level through the Maine Fuel Board. 2. Apprentice oil burner and solid fuel technicians must work under the supervision of a licensed master technician. 3. To qualify...
Registered apprenticeship oversight in Maine runs through Maine Apprenticeship Program (https://apprenticeship.maine.gov/).
The Maine Apprenticeship Program oversees registered apprenticeship programs in the state.
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Maine regulates HVAC through the Maine Fuel Board, issuing distinct licenses for oil/solid fuel and propane/natural gas technicians. The path starts at the Apprentice or Helper level, moving to Journeyman (or Technician) after a combination of supervised experience and approved coursework, followed by examination. EPA Section 608 is required federally for refrigerant handling.
1. Maine regulates oil burner technicians at the journeyman level through the Maine Fuel Board. (Source: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board/licensing/individual-licenses; verbatim: “A Journeyman Oil Burner Technician is a person who is licensed by the Board to engage in the business of installing or servicing oil-burning equipment in the State of Maine”)
2. Apprentice oil burner and solid fuel technicians must work under the supervision of a licensed master technician. (Source: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board/licensing/individual-licenses; verbatim: “An Apprentice Oil Burner and/or Solid Fuel Technician is a person who is licensed by the Board and under the supervision of a licensed master oil burner or solid fuel technician.”)
3. To qualify for the Journeyman oil burner examination, an applicant needs one year of apprentice experience. (Source: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board/licensing/individual-licenses; verbatim: “Complete at least 1 year of experience as a licensed apprentice”)
4. A Propane and Natural Gas Helper must work under the continuous supervision of a licensed Technician on-site. (Source: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board/licensing/individual-licenses; verbatim: “A Propane and Natural Gas Helper is a person licensed by the Board to assist a licensed Propane and Natural Gas Technician. A helper must work under the direct and continuous supervision of a licensed Propane and Natural Gas Technician on-site.”)
5. Propane and Natural Gas Technicians must complete board-approved training to qualify for examination. (Source: https://www.maine.gov/pfr/professionallicensing/professions/maine-fuel-board/licensing/individual-licenses; verbatim: “Applicants must complete a Board approved training program to be deemed qualified to sit for a license examination.”)
Registered apprenticeship oversight in Maine runs through Maine Apprenticeship Program (https://apprenticeship.maine.gov/).
The Maine Apprenticeship Program oversees registered apprenticeship programs in the state.
Maine regulates oil burner technicians at the journeyman level through the Maine Fuel Board.
Apprentice oil burner and solid fuel technicians must work under the supervision of a licensed master technician.
To qualify for the Journeyman oil burner examination, an applicant needs one year of apprentice experience.
A Propane and Natural Gas Helper must work under the continuous supervision of a licensed Technician on-site.
Propane and Natural Gas Technicians must complete board-approved training to qualify for examination.
The Maine Apprenticeship Program oversees registered apprenticeship programs in the state.