EPA Certification
Being part of the HVAC industry, minimal requirements are set forth by the Environmental Protection Agency. Passing the EPA exam is the fundamental starting block service technicians must satisfy.
Recognizing HVAC companies will not hire individuals without the EPA card, HVACTA dedicates activities and exercises to prepare you for the written exam. Our partnership with 2nd Chance University makes taking the exam convenient and part of the 6-week HVAC program offered on site in Sanford, Florida.
EPA Scoop:
2nd Chance University is a registered proctor to provide a closed-book exam for technicians covering all material specified in 40 CFR Part 82 Support F. Technicians will be issued a wallet-sized identification card when a passing score of 70 is achieved. Individuals certified will be considered properly certified in accordance with the requirements promulgated under Section 608 Subpart F and Appendix D to Subpart F.
There are four levels defining EPA Types (on this note, as an HVAC service technician, the Universal is where you need to be and where HVACTA prepares you for)
EPA Section 608 is required to work with or purchase regulated refrigerants for stationary equipment and incorporates the following:
- Type-I: Required for servicing small appliances.
- Type-II: Required for servicing or disposing of high-pressure appliances, except small appliances and MVACs.
- Type-III: Required for servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances.
- Universal: Earned when a candidate successfully passes all four sections of the exam.
Candidates must pass the Core section along with one or more of the Types to earn a certification. Candidates who are retesting do not need to retake any sections in which they have received a passing score.
As part of your HVACTA program package, initial EPA testing is offered without student cost. If an individual does not achieve 70% or higher and additional exam is required, cost will be student responsibility at current market price.
Give me a call if you have any questions or if you are considering entering the HVAC field.
Writing from the offices at HVACTA and 2nd Chance University, I am always available for your comments and/or conference.
Danny Huffman, MA, CEIP, CPCC, CPRW
2nd Chance University / HVACTA
