There are no generic Air Conditioning Accreditation courses in the industry. Each state and town may have their own requirements. The following information will be useful when you are learning the lingo, you will come across in the HVAC industry.
EPA 608 Certification is a government regulation implemented by the Environmental Protection Agency. EPA requires everyone acquiring or dealing with refrigerants to pass an exam demonstrating his or her knowledge of the law and it’s requirements. This is a one-time accreditation. Because practically everyone in the Air Conditioning business can deal with refrigerants, this may be a good place to start your training. View this post for more information.
HVAC Certification may also refer to NATE Certification. NATE stands for North American Technician Excellence. This organization conducts assessment programs and qualifications for specific HVAC technical fields. Many companies demand their technicians become NATE Accredited within a limited time frame after becoming employed. You will want to become NATE Accredited as you progress in your profession.
The best education if you have the time and money, is to enroll in a two year technical college and receive an associates degree in Air Conditioning. A solid footing in the fundamentals will be necessary to progress rapidly in your Air Conditioning profession. Inquire with us about a referral in your area if you decide to consider this path. You will need the resources to pay your way while going to school or you may go to night courses in many schools. Never enroll in a class without talking to us or a number of Air conditioning companies first.
You can also generate a reasonable income while you learn the fundamentals and become an apprentice or find an entry level job as a Precision Tune-up Specialist (PTS). Not all company’s make use of apprentice or even PTS, so you will have to phone around or even get a recommendation.
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