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Virginia HVAC Continuing Education

Virginia hvac technicians must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as required by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors.

For HVAC (Tradesmen).

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Virginia HVAC Technicians 3-Hour Continuing Education

3 CE hrs

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Requirements at a glance

What Virginia Requires of HVAC Technicians

Set by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors

CE hours required
3 hours
per renewal 3 years
Renewal cycle
Every 3 years
License classes
HVAC (Tradesmen)
Exam to renew
Required

Find your license class

The Course Virginia HVAC Technicians Need

One course, planned to the exact hours and topics Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors requires.

  • 3 hours

    of board-approved CE every 3 years

    1 license class
    • HVAC (Tradesmen)

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Required subject matter

Topics Virginia HVAC Technicians Must Cover

Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors requires these subjects within your CE hours. Every course above is planned to include them.

  • Changes to the International Mechanical Code currently in force in Virginiamin. 3 hours

  • Current edition of the code specific to the trade (International Mechanical Code for HVAC); applicable building code changes

How renewal works

From Course to Renewed License in Virginia

  1. Step 1

    Pick the course for your license class

    Each course above is planned to the 3 hours and topics Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors requires.

  2. Step 2

    Complete it online, at your pace

    Timed lessons and checkpoints record your seat time so the hours hold up to an audit.

  3. Step 3

    Download your certificate instantly

    Your certificate lists the approved hours and completion date the moment you pass.

  4. Step 4

    Renew with the board

    Keep your certificate — the board verifies completion on renewal or audit. Then renew every 3 years.

Renewal guide

How to Renew Your Virginia HVAC Technician License

Who has to renew

Virginia hvac technicians holding a HVAC (Tradesmen) license renew with Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors.

When to renew

Virginia hvac technicians licenses renew every 3 years, on the schedule your board assigns to your license. Continuing education must be complete before you submit the renewal. (https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/Boards/Tradesmen)

Step by step

  1. 1

    Confirm your license class and renewal date

    Virginia sets hvac technicians requirements by license class (HVAC (Tradesmen)). Check the class printed on your license, then note your renewal date — renewals run the schedule your board assigns to your license.

  2. 2

    Complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education

    Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors requires 3 hours every 3 years, including Changes to the International Mechanical Code currently in force in Virginia, Current edition of the code specific to the trade (International Mechanical Code for HVAC); applicable building code changes. Do not leave it for the last week — completions must be on file before the deadline.

    See the Virginia hvac technicians course
  3. 3

    Save your certificate of completion

    Download the certificate the moment you finish and keep it with your license records.

  4. 4

    Make sure your hours reach the board

    In Virginia, you keep your certificate of completion and present it to the board if asked.

  5. 5

    Renew with Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors

    Submit your renewal and pay the renewal fee before the deadline. This renewal also requires passing an exam. A late renewal usually means a late fee, and a lapsed license can mean re-applying from scratch.

    Go to Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors

Questions Virginia hvac technicians ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many continuing education hours do Virginia hvac technicians need?
Virginia hvac technicians must complete 3 hours of board-approved continuing education every 3 years, as set by Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors.
Which license classes does the Virginia hvac technicians CE requirement apply to?
The 3 hours requirement applies to: HVAC (Tradesmen).
What topics are required for Virginia hvac technicians continuing education?
Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors requires coverage of: Changes to the International Mechanical Code currently in force in Virginia (3 hours); Current edition of the code specific to the trade (International Mechanical Code for HVAC); applicable building code changes.
Is an exam required to renew a Virginia hvac technicians license?
Yes — Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors requires an examination as part of renewal in addition to continuing education.
Can Virginia hvac technicians complete continuing education online?
Yes. Board-approved online courses count toward the Virginia requirement; timed seat-time and completion records satisfy audit requirements.

Official Virginia HVAC Technicians Licensing Resources

Requirements on this page come from Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors’s published rules and were last verified on September 6, 2026. Always confirm your renewal date with the board.

Why Virginia professionals choose us

Virginia HVAC Technicians CE, Done Right

Every hvac technicians course is built to meet Virginia Department of Professional and Occupational Regulation (DPOR), Board for Contractors requirements so the credit you earn actually counts toward your renewal.

Built to the board rule

Every course is planned to the exact hours and mandated topics the state publishes, so the credit you earn counts toward renewal.

Instant certificate

Finish the assessment and download your certificate of completion the moment you pass — no waiting.

Credit reported for you

Where the board supports it, we report your earned CE hours directly so you do not have to.

Learn at your own pace

Work on any device, start and stop anytime. Your progress saves automatically as you go.

Renew Your Virginia HVAC Technician License on Time

3 hours every 3 years — online, on your phone, with your certificate the moment you finish.

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