Skilled Trades Overview
Electrical Licensing – Texas
Looking to become a licensed electrician in Texas?
We’ll help you get started and stay on track.
3 Key Steps to Get Licensed
Step 1: Register as an Apprentice (Required)
Must be at least 16 years old and employed under a licensed electrician. Registration is done through TDLR.
Step 2: Gain Verified Work Hours
Complete 8,000 hours under a licensed Master Electrician to qualify for the Journeyman License.
Step 3: Pass the Exam & Submit Your Application
Once your hours are verified, apply for your exam and submit your license paperwork through TDLR.
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Includes downloadable trackers, application guides, and state-specific study tips.
🧰 Tools Included:
Hour tracker (8,000 hours)
Journeyman application walkthrough
State exam preparation resources
Licensing checklist
HVAC-R Licensing – Texas
Thinking about a career in HVAC?
Here’s what you need to know to get licensed in Texas.
3 Key Steps to Get Licensed
Step 1: Register as a Certified Technician through TDLR (Optional but Smart)
No exam required — helps you track your hours and get hired faster.
Step 2: Gain Work Experience & EPA Certification
Texas requires 48 months of practical experience or a combination of certified tech time + verified work history.
Step 3: Apply for Your HVAC Contractor License
Pass the licensing exam and submit your application through TDLR.
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👉 Access the Full HVAC Licensing Course
Includes downloadable templates, exam tips, and step-by-step application help.
🛠️ Tools Included:
Experience tracker template
Sample application walkthrough
Licensing checklist
Exam preparation tips
Plumbing Licensing – Texas
Want to start your plumbing career in Texas?
Here’s how to go from apprentice to licensed plumber with confidence.
3 Key Steps to Get Licensed
Step 1: Register as a Plumber's Apprentice (Required)
Must be at least 16 years old. Apply through the Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners (TSBPE).
Step 2: Complete Required Work Experience
Log 8,000 hours under a licensed Master Plumber (or complete a DOL-registered apprenticeship).
Step 3: Apply for the Journeyman Exam
After hours are verified, submit your application and schedule your TSBPE licensing exam.
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👉 Access the Full Plumbing Licensing Course
Includes state-specific applications, hour tracking tools, and downloadable forms.
🧰 Tools Included:
Hour tracker (8,000 hours)
Sample journeyman application
Licensing guide PDFs
Practice exam resources