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Certification

Cooling and Freezing Equipment Operators and Tenders

Certification Description
Operator Assistant has basic knowledge to function in an engine room.

Certifying Organization
Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
http://reta.com/?

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? 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 Assistant Refrigeration Operator Website

Certifying Organization
Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
http://reta.com/?

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● 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? 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 Industrial Refrigeration Operator 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

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