NATE tests represent real world working knowledge of HVACR systems. Developed by a committee of industry experts nationwide, our NATE certification exams represent HVACR topics pertinent to contractors, educators, manufacturers and utilities alike. NATE tests are rigorous, multiple-choice, knowledge-based tests which validate a technician’s knowledge.
TEST PREP CERTIFICATION
NORTH AMERICAN TECHNICIAN EXCELLENCE (NATE)
To earn certification you must take a Core exam and one Specialty exam of your choice. Choose a specialty based on the equipment and systems you work on. There are ten specialties available:
- Air Conditioning
- Air Distribution
- Gas Heating
- Heat Pumps
- Oil Heating
- Hydronics Gas
- Hydronics Oil
- Light Commercial Refrigeration
- Commercial Refrigeration
- HVAC Efficiency Analyst (Additional Requirements Needed)
608 EPA CERTIFICATION
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain regulated substances be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques. Available in English and Spanish.
609 EPA CERTIFICATION
Section 609 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires technicians who service motor vehicle air conditioning “MVAC” systems to be certified.
Servicing motor vehicle air conditioning includes repairing, leak testing, and topping off of air conditioning systems low on refrigerant as well as any other repair to the vehicle which requires dismantling any part of the air conditioner.
The Section 609 Motor Vehicle Air Conditioning Exam is an open book test.
UNIVERSAL R-410A SAFETY & TRAINING
The R-410A Safety Training Program addresses the issues of safe handling, training and certification with the use of R-410A.
Provides necessary training and practical knowledge to safely service systems containing R-410A and R- 407C, the R-22 phase-out, appropriate refrigerant and oil applications, service techniques, and safe handling of R- 410A.
6-11-19 / 6-10PM / MIERCOLES / ESPAÑOL / R410 6-08-19 / 6-10PM / LUNES / ESPAÑOL / BPR – REFRIGERATION
EMPLOYMENT READY CERTIFICATIONS
Ready to Get a Job?
Employment Ready Certifications are a series of discipline-specific, end-of course exams intended to validate that a person has retained knowledge in a specific area necessary for employment in the HVACR industry.
- Electrical
- Electric Heat
- Air Conditioning
- Light Commercial Air Conditioning
- Light Commercial Refrigeration
- Heat Pump
- Basic Refrigeration and Charging Procedure