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Certification

Heating and Air Conditioning Mechanics and Installers

Certification Description
If you are an EPA-certified installer, then the BPI Air Conditioning & Heat Pump Professional certification is the right next step for you. By achieving this certification, you will prove that you understand the role of refrigerant-based mechanical systems and their interaction with other building systems.

Certifying Organization
Building Performance Institute
http://www.bpihomeowner.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. System sizes are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Air Conditioning Service Certification Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. System sizes are limited to 12,000 CFM or less airflow.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Air Distribution Service Technician Website

Certification Description
The Air Leakage Control Installer certification verifies the ability to tighten the building envelope, reduce energy loss from air leakage, and better indoor air quality by reducing pollutants and allergens. Installers improve thermal comfort and energy efficiency through the proper installation of dense-pack insulation materials.

Certifying Organization
Building Performance Institute
http://www.bpihomeowner.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Air Leakage Control Installer Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. System sizes are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Air to Air Heat Pump Service Certification Website

Certification Description
NASTeC is a national certification program for technicians who service major home appliances. The NASTeC exams measure the knowledge, ability and skills that technicians need daily to "do the job right."

Certifying Organization
International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians
http://www.iscet.org

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Certified National Appliance Service Technician - Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Website

Certification Description
Certified HVAC Ventilation Inspectors (CVI) undergo training based on the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) I-BEAM program, which provides a structured method of doing inspections, in compliance with NADCA's standards and guidelines. The training and certification examination covers applicable building and IAQ standards and codes, maintenance and housekeeping programs, diagnosing IAQ problems and reporting findings to building owners.

Certifying Organization
National Air Ducts Cleaning Association
https://nadca.com

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? No
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Certified Ventilation System Inspector Website

Certification Description
Employees of AABC member companies must be able to demonstrate their knowledge of cleanroom applications and testing procedures, in accordance with industry accepted standards and practices.Requirements for certification include maintaining certification as an AABC TBE or Technician and receiving a passing score on the cleanroom certification examination.

Certifying Organization
Associated Air Balance Council
http://www.aabchq.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Cleanroom Testing Engineer Website

Certification Description
Electric Heat Certification includes the servicing and troubleshooting of electric heat systems. Electric heat is commonly used as a supplemental heat supply for heat pump systems. The Electric Heat Certification is an excellent support credential.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Electric Heat Certification Website

Certification Description
To work on stationary air conditioners and refrigeration systems, you must be certified under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.

Certifying Organization
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
https://www.acca.org/home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

EPA Section 608 Certification Website

Certification Description
Gas heat systems have changed dramatically in the past few years. Many of the new high efficiency gas heating units employ electronic ignitions systems, variable speed motors, and a myriad of electrical controls. In addition to a solid foundation in the theory and operation of older existing systems, today's technician must possess the skills to service these newer systems to ensure safe and trouble free and efficient operation. Gas Heat Certification indicates that a technician possesses an in depth knowledge of all types of gas heat units and their control systems.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Gas Heat Certification Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. System sizes are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Gas Heating (Air) Service Website

Certification Description
This is a test and certification for top level installation technicians in the Ground Source Heat Pump industry. This certification does not require the passing of any other NATE exams to receive certification.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Ground Source Heat Pump Loop Website

Certification Description
This certification involves the installation competencies for air to air heat pump systems.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Heat Pump Installer Certification Website

Certification Description
This certification covers areas of service and troubleshooting of air to air heat pump systems. Technicians seeking the Heat Pump Certification will have satisfactorily completed the Air Conditioning Certification prior to taking this test.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Heat Pump Service Certification Website

Certification Description
Through the Heating Professional certification, you will optimize, and verify, the installation, operation, and maintenance of heating equipment in relation to other building systems. The Heating Professional certification helps the professional save the occupant energy and money, and ensure occupant comfort, health, and safety. The Heating Professional certification addresses buildings with up to four (4) residential units.

Certifying Organization
Building Performance Institute
http://www.bpihomeowner.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Heating Professional Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC system operations to maintain high levels of energy efficiency. System sizes are limited to 10 tons or less of Air Conditioning and 325,000 BTU or less heating capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

HVAC Efficiency Analyst Senior Website

Certification Description
A written exam indicates whether a technician has retained the knowledge to be competent, but not whether they are competent. Just as new drivers take a written exam and a road test to demonstrate their knowledge and skill, Master Specialists are required to go beyond a written test and demonstrate their skill and workmanship. The analogy would be knowing which solder to use and then demonstrating that you can solder tubing that is structurally sound and leak free. The Master Specialist program requires a technician to demonstrate retained knowledge and prove that they can apply that knowledge through skill verification.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

HVAC Master Specialist Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of hot water heating systems. System sizes are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Hydronics Gas Installation Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of hot water heating systems. System sizes are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Hydronics Gas Service Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of hot water heating systems. System sizes are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Hydronics Oil Installation Certification Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of hot water heating systems. System sizes are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Hydronics Oil Service Website

Certification Description
Are you an experienced vocational instructor or HVAC professional who is looking to take your career to the next level? If so, EPIC may be an option for you. EPIC is an extremely intensive four-day class.

Certifying Organization
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
https://www.acca.org/home

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years

Instructor Certification Website

Certification Description
Commercial buildings may experience high occupancy leading to indoor air quality (IAQ) concerns, and contain a variety of equipment and controls unique to commercial applications. This certification addresses the unique issues involved in the service and maintenance of light commercial air conditioning systems up to 25 tons.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Light Commercial Air Conditioning Certification Website

Certification Description
The HVAC Quality Installation (QI) standard requires an initial system design based on correct procedures developed by ACCA. Understanding proper load calculation and duct design, and knowing how to use software the right way, is key to ensuring a quality system installation.

Certifying Organization
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
https://www.acca.org/home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years

Light Commercial HVAC Design Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Specialist Hands On Combustion Analysis Certification Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Specialist Hands On Gas Heat Certification Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Specialist Hands On Heat Pump Installer Certification Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Specialist Hands On Heat Pump Service Certification Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Specialist Hands On Light Commercial Air Conditioning Certification Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Specialist Hands On Residential Air Conditioning Certification Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Master Specialist Hands On Residential and Light Commercial Low Pressure Hydronic Heat Certification Website

Certification Description
In response to the need for quality assurance, increased education and recognition of professional achievement within the industry, NAFA developed the NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist (CAFS) program-the first education and certification program designed specifically for air filtration professionals.

Certifying Organization
National Air Filtration Associaton
http://www.nafahq.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist Website

Certification Description
The NAFA Certified Technician (NCT) Program was first introduced to NAFA members in January 1999 as an effort to add more credibility and professionalism to the air filtration industry. Since its introduction, nearly 300 air filter service technicians have taken the 100 question, open-book exam based on the NAFA Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Air Filtration Systems manual.

Certifying Organization
National Air Filtration Associaton
http://www.nafahq.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every Year
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

NAFA Certified Technician Website

Certification Description
Oil heat requires more consistent regular service than any other heating system. Yearly preventative maintenance procedures, from the oil tank to the flue, must be preformed. Technicians servicing and troubleshooting Oil heating systems require extensive knowledge to properly install, service, and safely maintain these systems.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Oil Heat Certification Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems. System sizes are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity.

Certifying Organization
North American Technician Excellence, Inc.
http://www.natex.org/site/1/Home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? Yes

Oil Heating (Air) Service Website

Certification Description
Air Conditioning Certification establishes a basis for all other residential certifications involving the vapor compression refrigeration system. A properly maintained system by a qualified technician should deliver years of trouble free operation.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Residential Air Conditioning Certification Website

Certification Description
Hydronic heating systems use hot water to carry heat to occupied spaces. Today's systems employ various piping arrangements to allow for zoned heat control. Many of these zoned systems use microprocessor controls to allow different heat levels to the areas being heated. The heat exchange units vary from stand up radiators, to baseboard units, or in-floor radiant heat systems. These complex systems require highly competent technicians.

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Residential and Light Commercial Low Pressure Hydronic Heat Certification Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Residential Heat Load Calculation Certification Website

Certification Description
The HVAC Quality Installation (QI) standard requires an initial system design based on correct procedures developed by ACCA. Understanding proper load calculation and duct design, and knowing how to use software the right way, is key to ensuring a quality system installation.

Certifying Organization
Air Conditioning Contractors of America
https://www.acca.org/home

Certification Details
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years

Residential HVAC Design for Quality Installation Website

Certification Description
Those who become certified Retrofit Installer Technicians prove by passing vigorous examinations that they can properly install residential envelope air sealing, HVAC duct sealing, insulation, windows and doors, mechanical ventilation, and roofing upgrades in single family homes and small multifamily housing.

Certifying Organization
Building Performance Institute
http://www.bpihomeowner.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? No
● Work Experience Required? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 3 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? Yes
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? No
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

Retrofit Installer Technician Website

Certification Description
A S.T.A.R. HVACR Mastery certification candidate is a qualified individual who can demonstrate mastery of the trade and will be skilled and experienced in operations, planning, blueprint reading, safety, and the practical installation, repair, and service of HVACR systems.

Certifying Organization
National Inspection, Testing and Certification Corporation
http://nationalitc.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes
● Renewal Required? Every 5 Years
● Renew through Continuing Educational Units (CEU)? No
● Renew through Re-Examination? Yes
● Renew through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)? Yes
● Does applicant have a choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)? No

STAR HVAC Mastery Website

Certification Description
Test and Balance Technicians perform field testing and analysis of HVAC systems; make system adjustments; record readings; and prepare test and balance reports for approval by the agency TBE. Requirements for certification include: a minimum of four (4) years test and balance experience, with the last year of employment by an AABC certified agency; and a passing score on the Technician Certification examination.

Certifying Organization
Associated Air Balance Council
http://www.aabchq.com/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Either training or work experience required, but not both? No
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Test and Balance Technician Website

Certifying Organization
ESCO Group
https://www.escogroup.org/hvac/

Certification Details
● Work Experience Required? Yes
● Oral or Written Exam Required? Yes

Universal R-410A Certification Website

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