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
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
The CRCM designation is a professional credential that recognizes an individual's competence for managing refrigerant compliance within an organization.

Certifying Organization
National Registry of Environmental Professionals
https://www.nrep.org/

Certification Details
● Education and Training Required? Yes
● Work Experience Required? No
● 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 Refrigeration Compliance Manager Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of Commercial Refrigeration systems.
System sizes are limited to 7.5 Horsepower to 80 Horsepower.

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

Commercial Refrigeration Installation Certification Website

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

Commercial Refrigeration Service 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
The commercial refrigeration technician must act quickly and accurately in troubleshooting and service situations. Competency is essential when perishables are at risk.

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 Refrigeration Certification Website

Certification Description
Tests a candidate's knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of Light Commercial Refrigeration systems. System sizes are limited to Fractional to 7.5 Horsepower.

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

Light Commercial Refrigeration Installation Certification Website

Certification Description
The test is designed for the top level service technician. This test for certification is not intended for the Refrigeration system designer, sales force, or the engineering community. To become NATE-certified, you must pass this specialty and a CORE SERVICE exam.

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

Light Commercial Refrigeration Service 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 Refrigeration Certification Website

Certification Description
A STAR Commercial Refrigeration Mastery certification candidate is a qualified individual who can demonstrate mastery knowledge of the trade and will be skilled and experienced in operations, planning, blueprint reading, safety, and the practical installation, repair, and service of commercial refrigeration 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 Commercial Refrigeration Mastery 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