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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🧰 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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Includes downloadable templates, exam tips, and step-by-step application help.

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🛠️ 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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Includes state-specific applications, hour tracking tools, and downloadable forms.

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🧰 Tools Included:

  • Hour tracker (8,000 hours)

  • Sample journeyman application

  • Licensing guide PDFs

  • Practice exam resources