These are 3 of the most important certifications that a student of HVAC can earn to increase their chances of landing a high paying job or furthering their career as an HVAC technician. Find an HVAC trade school near you and get certification training.
NATE Certification
North American Technician Excellence certification is probably the most well known and respected of the Certifications. To attain it you have to pass a knowledge-based exam, which basically means you actually have to know how to install and fix HVAC units quickly and efficiently. To be NATE Certified is a true accomplishment and Tech’s are highly regarded in the job marketplace. Try this NATE certification practice test.
EPA 608 Certification
There are 3 levels to the EPA 608 certification. Level 1 allows an HVAC technician to handle small appliances that contain less than 5 pounds of refrigerants (like a refrigerator). Level 2 allows the HVAC tech to deal with high pressure refrigerants. Level 3 allows the handling of low pressure refrigerants. Try this EPA 608 certification practice test.
Excellence Certification
This certification is two-tiered; the professional level and the master specialist. To earn the professional level you must have a minimum of two years in the field and pass an exam in specialties like residential AC repair. To be a master specialist you must have 3 years of experience and a passing score on the exam.
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