How Do I Become HVAC Certified?

Print out the Standards and Application and read carefully.  Contact your JATC Coordinator for tests available at the JATC.

DOWNLOAD and PRINT the HVAC Policies and Procedures Manual

1. Obtain and maintain an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Type I, II, III, or Universal Card; and
2. Pass one of the following Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute's (AHRI) Industry Competency Exams (ICE):

• Residential air conditioning and heating equipment (systems of five tons or less)
• Light commercial air conditioning and heating equipment (systems of six to twenty tons)
• Commercial refrigeration

Certified HVAC Master Mechanic

1. Be an ITI Certified HVAC Technician
2. Hold an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Chlorofluorocarbon (CFC) Universal Card and
3. Have passed the  North American Technician Excellence’s  (NATE) test consisting of the Core Test, Air Conditioning Test  AND

ONE Of The Following:

• Air Distribution Test
• Gas Heating Test
• Oil Heating Test

OR

• Core TestAND Heat Pump Test

Note: If a candidate passes the Heat Pump Specialty exam this will qualify him/her for the Air Conditioning Specialty so: Core and Heat Pump Specialty would classify him/her a "HVAC Master Mechanic". (see NATE rules).

After completing the testing criteria, you may apply to ITI for certification.