Specialty Certifications
Most assessments address basic air conditioning and refrigeration knowledge. HVAC Excellence Specialty Certifications go beyond — system design, system performance, and maximizing the energy efficiency of HVACR equipment.
Exceed the average industry job requirements.
Progressive levels of certification — student, technician, instructor — help identify the scope and level of one's competency. Specialty exams address system design, system performance, and maximizing the energy efficiency of HVACR equipment.
Possessing the knowledge required to pass these exams verifies that one has exceeded the average industry job requirements, improving their value to their employer or potential employer.
Specialty Certifications are available to students, technicians, and instructors alike — no prior certification required to sit for the exam.
8 Specialty Certification exams.
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The safe use of refrigerants is one of the most critical responsibilities of today's HVACR technicians. This exam addresses the safe handling of A3 (highly flammable) refrigerants.
Learn more about this certificationThe Low GWP Refrigerant Safety exam addresses the safe handling of A2L (mildly flammable) refrigerants, central to the industry's low-GWP transition.
Learn more about this certificationHVAC equipment is only as good as the installation. Studies show most residential HVACR equipment is not installed to manufacturer specifications, costing the consumer and the installation company money.
This certification validates that one has the knowledge required to properly set up an air conditioning or heating system to achieve the equipment's desired efficiency ratings.
Learn more about this certificationResidential energy studies show that 72% of systems are improperly sized. Determining the proper heating and cooling load for a structure is one of the most important processes before installing a new HVAC system.
A system that is too large or small can greatly impact the occupant's comfort and health, as well as the energy consumption of the structure and equipment life. This 100-question exam measures one's ability to properly understand and determine what is required to perform a heating and cooling load for a structure.
Learn more about this certificationWhen it comes to mechanicals (HVAC, plumbing and electrical), "Green" means fuel and energy efficiency, renewable and sustainable fuel sources, and water conservation.
The four-part exam covers concepts, terminology, systems, and the latest in green mechanical technology, including energy efficiency, energy management, comfort heating and cooling combination systems, HVACR, electrical, and plumbing.
Learn more about this certificationTo comply with the International Energy Code, most states now require duct and building envelope testing for both new construction and retrofits.
Consisting of a written and a hands-on exam, persons who pass prove their ability to set up equipment and perform duct and envelope leakage testing — skills that set them apart.
Learn more about this certificationThe R-410A Certification exam addresses the issues of safe handling with the use of R-410A refrigerant. This AC&R Safety Coalition exam validates that a person possesses the knowledge to safely work with this high-pressure refrigerant, helping to reduce liability.
Learn more about this certificationPersons with energy auditing skills are among the most sought-after technicians in the HVACR industry. This certification is a series of written and performance exams that add skill sets to HVACR students and technicians, making them more valuable to future employers.
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