HVAC Tech Classes in Georgia (Top Schools)

Georgia, like most states, has its regulations and requirements for its HVAC technicians.

On this page, you’ll learn how you can become a licensed HVAC professional in the state.

HVAC Programs in Georgia

The HVAC field is a highly technical industry.

That’s why you need educational training and work experience to successfully start a career.

Doing so will set you apart from other candidates, enabling you to receive better employment and salary.

So take a look at the list of HVAC training providers below.

How to Get Licensed in Georgia

The Georgia Board of Conditioned Air Contractors oversees the regulations and licensing applications.

Anyone granted a license will be entitled “Conditioned Air Contractor.”

Types of Licenses

There are two types of Conditioned Air Contractor license:

Licensing by Examination

The Board requires that you submit your application requirements for pre-approval.

Once they approve it, you will have the eligibility to sit for the exam through the testing partner, PSI/AMP.

Requirements for Initial Application

Each license type has its requirements, which are as follows:

• Class I
  • Completed, signed, and notarized application form
  • Payment of fees
    • Application fee – $30
    • Processing fee – $10 for mail-in, $5 for online
  • Experience record
  • Education verification
  • 3 notarized original reference forms from professionally licensed persons
    • Registered Architect
    • Professional Engineer
    • City or County Inspector
    • Licensed Conditioned Air Contractor
  • Background check from the local law enforcement office
  • EPA certification for Type II or higher
  • Manuals J and D certification
  • Affidavit of Citizenship with a copy of a Secure and Verifiable Document
  • If applicable only:
    • Qualifying license registration
    • Disciplinary actions or sanctions with relevant documents
      • Court documents
      • Letter of explanation
    • Immigration documents
• Class II
  • Everything in Class I
  • Manuals N and Q certification

Exam Details

PSI/AMP will facilitate a computer-based test for both Class I and II licensure exams.

Both will consist of 100 multiple-choice questions plus 20 pre-test questions in the following content:

• Regulations, laws, and administrative functions
• System design
• Installation
• Maintain and repair system

The exam will be administered in 2 parts, and each part will take 3.5 hours to complete.

To pass, you must have a final scaled score of 70.

Should you fail, you have another 2 attempts to take and pass the exam.

• If you fail twice, submit proof of completion of a Board-approved review course to get admitted to your third exam.
• If you fail thrice, you don’t need to complete additional courses to get admitted to the subsequent exams.

Obtaining the License

PSI/AMP will automatically submit to the Board your test results with a “Pass” or “Fail” indication.

If you’re a successful exam candidate, within 10 days of receiving your results, the Board will change your status in the Pending Application on their website.

Then, within 6 weeks, they will mail the license to your address.

Licensing by Reciprocity

Those with a current, valid license in Louisiana can apply for reciprocity for a Class II license.

You must submit to the Board the following:

• Completed, signed, and notarized application form
• Payment of fees
  • Reciprocity fee – $30
  • Processing fee – $10 for mail-in, $5 for online
• Experience record
• Out-of-state license verification
• 3 notarized original reference forms from professionally licensed persons
• Background check from the local law enforcement office or private agency
• EPA certification for Type II or higher
• Affidavit of Citizenship with a copy of a Secure and Verifiable Document
• If applicable only:
  • Qualifying license registration
  • Disciplinary actions or sanctions with relevant documents
  • Immigration documents

Effective April 15, 2022, Georgia won’t accept reciprocity applications from South Carolina and Texas until all reciprocal agreements reviews have been completed.

Renewal Requirements

Your license is valid for 2 years only.

To renew it, you can send an application online by November 30 of every odd year.

Requirements for renewal are as follows:

• At least 4 hours of continuing education per year in…
  • Safety
  • Technological advances
  • Business management
  • Government regulations
• Payment of renewal fee of $75
• If late renewal, $100

EPA Certification

Aside from the state-level license, you will need to earn a certification from the Environmental Protection Agency.

The EPA Section 608 Technician Certification will prove that you have the competency to work with refrigerants.

Once acquired, it will have lifetime validity.

To learn more about it, visit our guide to EPA certification.

Potential Salary

With the rising demand for HVAC technicians, you can expect to receive highly competitive salaries.

In Georgia, the salary ranges between $29,000 to $75,000, with an average of $49,110 annually per the BLS (May 2021).

The table below shows the salary offers in some of Georgia’s cities.

HVAC Schools by City

• Athens
• Atlanta
• Augusta
• Savannah