Air Conditioning Service
Credential: Air Conditioning Service
Credentialing Agency: North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Renewal Period: 2 years
North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air Conditioning Service is designed for top level service technicians in the HVAC industry. Air Conditioning Service applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 30 tons or less cooling capacity. It is recommended that applicants have two years of field experience working on air conditioning systems as a service technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Air Conditioning Service certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and an Air Conditioning Service exam. Technicians that earn the Air Conditioning Service certification are also awarded the Air Conditioning Installation certification. The Air Conditioning Service certification is not intended for the HVAC system designer, sales force, or the engineering community.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Air Conditioning Service
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 2 years recommended
- Education
- Training: Recommended
- Membership
- Other
- Fee
Note: This credential may have multiple options for becoming eligible. Listed are the minimum requirements based on the minimum degree required.
Exam Requirements (View Details)
- Exam
- Written Exam
- Oral Exam
- Practical Exam
- Performance Assessment
RECERTIFICATION SUMMARY
Renewal Period: 2 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
2111 Wilson Blvd.
Suite 510
Arlington, VA 22201
Phone: (877) 420-NATE
Email: asknate@natex.org
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Air Conditioning Service examination:
- Best Sources
- General References
- Related Training
RECERTIFICATION
Air Conditioning Service
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Air Conditioning Service include:
- There are no educational or work experience requirements, yet NATE strongly recommends that applicants have some formal training provided by an employer, a technical school or other educational institution and two years of experience before taking the required exams.