Technician Certifications

Professional Level - Written

Certification is an aid in identifying the scope and level of a technician's competency. HVAC Excellence offers progressive levels of certification that identify an individual's knowledge and skill level through each phase of their career.

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Professional Level Technician Certifications, intended for experienced technicians, are a series of discipline-specific, closed-book, comprehensive written exams, that are specifically designed for technicians with two or more years of field experience.

The exams measure the level of knowledge possessed by a technician in specific areas and are used by experienced technicians to market their skills.

Prerequisite

2-years of verified field experience prior to taking the exams. Additionally, the Core exam is a prerequisite for taking all Professional Level Exams.

Purpose of Exams

The exams measure the level of knowledge possessed by a technician in specific areas. These exams are used by experienced technicians to market their skills to prospective customers and employers.

Who Should Use These Exams?

The Professional Technician Certifications are used by wholesalers, contractors, utilities, apprenticeship programs and manufacturers.

Preparing for the Exams

To ensure success on these exams, a technician should be well versed on the competency and task list posted here.

Certification Issued

Upon passing, candidate is issued a certificate of achievement.

Reports

Proctors can log in to review candidate test results and access detailed statistical reports.

Additional Credentials Available

When one earns their Professional Level Certification, they demonstrate retained knowledge needed by a technician. Now they are ready to take the Master Specialists Hands-On Certifications.