HVAC/R Certifications

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES

Employment opportunities for HVAC/R technicians is expected to grow much faster than average over the next decade and has a median wage exceeding $40k/year. South Carolina currently has a shortage of 10,000 HVAC/R workers, including installers and service technicians, so it is a great time to seek employment in this field.

WHAT TO EXPECT

We offer two certification tracks for HVACR technicians: EPA 608 Certification and both the core and various specialty certifications from North American Technician Excellence (NATE).

According to EPA regulations, technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified. Technicians are required to pass an EPA-approved test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification, and the tests are specific to the type of equipment the technician seeks to work on. Section 608 Technician Certification credentials do not expire.

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) is the nation’s largest non-profit certification organization for heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration technicians. Developed by a committee of industry experts nationwide, our NATE exams represent HVACR topics pertinent to contractors, educators, manufacturers and utilities alike. All of the NATE tests are rigorous, multiple-choice, knowledge-based tests and validate a technician’s knowledge. NATE candidates may earn Installation and/or Service certification in one or more specialty areas.

COURSES

HVACR/NATE Service Technician CORE
HVACR/NATE Service Technician – AC and Heat Pumps
HVACR/EPA 608 Certification

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