An uncertified apprentice may work on refrigerant circuits if they are...

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Answer: Closely and continually supervised by a certified technician. Apprentices are exempt from certification only if a certified technician closely and continually supervises them during any work that could release refrigerant.

1. 40 CFR 82.161 Technician certification (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/82.161

   Apprentices are exempt from the requirement in paragraph (a)(1) of this section provided the apprentice is closely and continually supervised

   Checked 2026-10-10.
2. 40 CFR 82.161 Technician certification (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/82.161

   The supervising certified technician and the apprentice have the responsibility to ensure that the apprentice complies with this subpart.

   Checked 2026-10-10.
3. 40 CFR 82.152 Definitions (Cornell LII) www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/40/82.152

   currently registered as an apprentice in maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of appliances with the U.S. Department of Labor 's Office of Apprenticeship

   Checked 2026-10-10.

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