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British Columbia hvac license requirements
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| Item | Detail (with quote from the official source) |
|---|---|
| State/provincial license required? | Individual worker certificate Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic is a Skilled Trades Certification (compulsory) trade in BC. “Steamfitter/Pipefitter Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic Gasfitter Class A and Class B” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Skilled Trades Certification (Compulsory Trades) | SkilledTradesBC |
| Exam | Individual worker certificate Trade Qualifiers must schedule the certification exam within 24 months and pass it to get a Red Seal endorsement or B.C. Certificate of Qualification. “Write and pass the certification exam to get certified with a Red Seal Endorsement or B.C. Certificate of Qualification.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Skilled Trades Certification (Compulsory Trades) | SkilledTradesBC |
| Reciprocity & endorsement | Individual worker certificate An Interprovincial Red Seal in an STC trade meets BC Skilled Trades Certification requirements. “or an Interprovincial Red Seal in Skilled Trades Certification trades, you have met the requirements of Skilled Trades Certification.” Official source · verified 2026-10-17 · Skilled Trades Certification (Compulsory Trades) | SkilledTradesBC |
Check a license in British Columbia
British Columbia does not publish a bulk license file we use; check with the licensing authority’s own search (see sources).
Questions to ask the board
- Which license level matches my experience, and do hours from another jurisdiction count?
- Is the exam open-book, and which code edition is used?
- Do I also need a city or county license where I will work?
- Is there a reciprocity or endorsement agreement with my current jurisdiction?
Sources checked: skilledtradesbc.ca