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Workforce Education

EPA Refrigerant Recovery/ Recycling Certification Exam Preparation

Earning certification in a specialized area demonstrates your expertise! This course is for those with basic knowledge of HVAC who want to prepare to take the Section 608 EPA Certification exam and become certified. On completion, participants who are ready can register for the exam; there is a separate $25 exam fee, payable by credit or debit. NOTE: Basic HVAC skills will be reviewed but not taught in this course. Those who need basics should register for the AHR-3131 Heating and Air Conditioning course.

Course Objectives

understand the EPA requirements and material to be a Type I, II, III or Universal certified technician.


Outline of instruction

Type I,II,III and Universal Technician Certifications
2. Ozone Depletion
3. Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol
4. Section 608 Regulations
5. Substitute Refrigerants and Oils
6. Refrigeration
7. Recovery Techniques
8. Three R's
9. Dehydration Evacuation
10.Safety
11. Shipping
12. Test


Contact Hours

18

CEUs

1

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

EPA 608 Certification Test

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

N/A

Text and Supplies Needed

ESCO Institute EPA Certification Exam Preparatory Manual

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

N/A

Requirements for Successful Completion

attendance"Successful completion of this course requires 100% attendance and satisfactory class participation (i.e., be able to demonstrate proficiency in all concepts taught). Students must arrive on time on testing day. Students will NOT be allowed into the classroom after the test begins. NO makeup testing dates will be offered."

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Hearing and air conditioning companies (Business)

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

HVAC Helper

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

Heating and Air Conditioning - home business, Refrigerant companies.

Industry or Job Titles Related to training Outcomes for Employment

Refrigerant helpers

Heating and air conditioning assistant

Related Courses

AHR-3131A2

AHR-3128A3

OSH-3013B1


Course Contact Information

Myra Beckers
919-532-5977
[email protected]

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Requisites: None

To view information on this course and additional non-degree course offerings, visit the Workforce Continuing Education Catalog