Will Fieldora Academy get me a state license?

No. Only your state licensing board can issue a license. Academy gives you exam prep, practice exams, and a certificate of completion — you still take the official proctored exam through your state.

How long does it take to prepare for the exam?

Most students finish a Journeyman or EPA 608 track in 20–40 hours of study spread over 4–8 weeks. Master-level tracks typically take 40–60 hours. You move at your own pace — there are no deadlines.

Do I get lifetime access?

Yes. Every paid track is a one-time purchase with lifetime access and free updates whenever the underlying code (NEC, IPC, EPA 608, NABCEP) is revised.

What's your refund policy?

If you're not satisfied within 14 days and haven't completed more than 25% of the course, we'll refund you in full. Contact support@fieldorahq.com.

Do I need any experience to start?

No. Every trade has a free '101' beginner course that assumes zero experience. Paid Journeyman tracks assume you understand the basics — start with the free course first if you're new.

Is the practice exam like the real one?

Yes. Practice exams mirror the timing, question count, and topic weighting of PSI, Prov, NASCLA, and state board exams. Most students who score 70%+ on our practice exam pass the real one on the first try.

How do I get a general contractor license in New York?

Required experience: Varies by municipality. Required exam: Varies. Licensing authority: NYC Department of Buildings (and local jurisdictions). New York has no statewide GC license. NYC requires a DOB Home Improvement / General Contractor license.

How do I get a low-voltage license in New York?

Required experience: Varies. Required exam: Varies. Licensing authority: NYC DOB (and local jurisdictions). No statewide low-voltage license. NYC issues a Special Electrician license for limited-energy work.

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New York trade license requirements

Per-trade licensing path. Always confirm with the state board before testing.

Career prep, not a license.

HVAC

New York City HVAC/R Technician (per NYC DOB) — NO statewide HVAC license

Verified 6/12/2026

Required hours / experience

NYC: 3+ yrs supervised HVAC/refrigeration experience for the Refrigerating System Operating Engineer license. Federal EPA 608 required to handle refrigerant.

Exam

NYC Refrigeration Operating Engineer Exam + EPA 608 (federal) (NYC DOB / EPA-approved providers)

Licensing authority

NYC Department of Buildings + local jurisdictions

Notes

NY has NO statewide HVAC license. NYC issues a Refrigeration Operating Engineer license for systems over 10HP; Westchester, Nassau, Suffolk require county registrations. Federal EPA 608 (Type I/II/III/Universal) is required everywhere to buy or handle refrigerant. NYC license fee ~$300 + $50/3yrs renewal.

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Electrical

Master Electrician License (issued by local jurisdiction — NYC, Buffalo, etc.)

Verified 5/26/2026

Required hours / experience

7.5 years (15,000 hrs) of electrical work in last 10 yrs under licensed master; 2 yrs must be in NYC

Exam

NYC Master Electrician Exam (written + practical) — NEC + NYC Electrical Code (NYC DOB)

Licensing authority

NYC Dept. of Buildings (Master Electrician Licensing Unit) / local municipalities

Notes

No NY statewide license — each city/county sets rules. NYC application fee $525 + exam $50. Background check, fingerprinting required. Workers' comp + disability + $1M liability insurance required to do business. Biennial renewal $50 + 7 hrs CE (NEC update).

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Electrical 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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Plumbing

Master Plumber License (local — NYC issues separately from upstate)

Verified 5/26/2026

Required hours / experience

7 years experience under a licensed master plumber; OR 5 yrs + engineering degree

Exam

NYC Master Plumber Exam (written + practical) (NYC DOB)

Licensing authority

NYC Dept. of Buildings (Licensed Master Plumber Unit) / local municipalities

Notes

No NY statewide plumber license. NYC: $525 app + $50 exam. $20K bond, $1M liability insurance, workers' comp. Biennial renewal + 7 hrs CE. Long Island/Westchester have their own boards.

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Plumbing 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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Solar

Solar / PV Installer (often under Electrical or Specialty)

Verified 5/24/2026

Required hours / experience

NABCEP-recommended 58+ hrs training + field experience

Exam

NABCEP PV Associate / Installation Professional (NABCEP)

Licensing authority

New York State Department of State — Licensing

Notes

General overview — verify exact requirements with the New York State Department of State — Licensing before scheduling exams.

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Solar PV 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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General Contractor

No statewide GC license

Verified 5/26/2026

Required hours / experience

Varies by municipality

Exam

Varies

Licensing authority

NYC Department of Buildings (and local jurisdictions)

Notes

New York has no statewide GC license. NYC requires a DOB Home Improvement / General Contractor license.

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General Contracting 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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Roofing

Home Improvement Contractor (local)

Verified 5/26/2026

Required hours / experience

Varies by jurisdiction

Exam

None statewide

Licensing authority

NYC Dept of Consumer & Worker Protection (and local agencies)

Notes

No statewide roofing license. NYC and Suffolk/Nassau require Home Improvement Contractor registration.

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Roofing 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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Low-Voltage

Licensed locally (NYC: Special Electrician)

Verified 5/26/2026

Required hours / experience

Varies

Exam

Varies

Licensing authority

NYC DOB (and local jurisdictions)

Notes

No statewide low-voltage license. NYC issues a Special Electrician license for limited-energy work.

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Low-Voltage 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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Pest Control

Commercial Pesticide Applicator

Verified 5/26/2026

Required hours / experience

30 hours training + apprenticeship

Exam

CORE + Category exam (NYSDEC)

Licensing authority

NY State Department of Environmental Conservation

Notes

Categories: 7A (structural), 7F (food processing), 3A (turf), etc.

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Pest Control 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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Landscaping

Pesticide Applicator (if applying)

Verified 5/26/2026

Required hours / experience

30 hours training

Exam

CORE + Category 3A (NYSDEC)

Licensing authority

NY State Dept of Environmental Conservation

Notes

No license for landscaping itself; Category 3A required to apply turf/ornamental pesticides.

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Landscaping & Irrigation 101 — Start Here (Free) • Self-paced + practice exam

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