Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional
Credential: Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional
Credentialing Agency: Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)
Renewal Period: 3 years
The Building Performance Institute, Inc. (BPI) Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional certification is intended for those individuals who optimize the installation, operation and maintenance, as well as, measure and verify the performance of refrigerant based mechanical systems, either heating or cooling type, and address their interaction with other building systems, from a building science perspective. BPI strongly recommends that a candidate seek training and have some experience in the building performance industry before attempting any BPI certification designations. There are no training, education, or experience requirements to sit for the exams. Candidates must pass a written exam and a field exam.
More information can be found on the certifying agency's website.
Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience
- Education
- Training
- 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: 3 years
AGENCY CONTACT INFORMATION
Building Performance Institute, Inc (BPI)
107 Hermes Road, Suite 210
Malta, NY 12020
Phone: (877) 274-1274
Fax: (866) 777-1274
Contact Page
Written Exam
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Building Science (Intermediate) (15%)
- Basic Terms & Definitions (to comprehend and use)
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A/C & Heat Pump Systems and their interaction with other building systems (Intermediate) (15%)
- Principles of Energy, Air & Moisture
- Combustion Science
- Building Components
- Conservation Strategies
- Comprehensive Building Assessment Process
- Design Considerations
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Measurement and Verification of Building Performance (Intermediate Knowledge and Application) (20%)
- Applied Diagnostics & Troubleshooting
- Tools and Equipment
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BPI National Standards and Project Specifications (Intermediate Knowledge and Application) (20%)
- Comprehensive Building Assessment
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Optimizing the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems (Fundamentals/Application) (25%)
- Comprehensive Building Assessment
- Appliances and Lighting
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Health & Safety (Fundamentals) (5%)
- Conservation Strategies
- Comprehensive Building Assessment
Practical Exam
- A/C & Heat Pump Systems and their interaction with other building systems (Intermediate) (35%)
- Measurement and Verification of Building Performance (Intermediate Knowledge and Application) (25%)
- Optimizing the Installation, Operation, and Maintenance of Building Systems (Fundamentals/Application) (40%)
Exam Preparation Resources
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional examination:
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Best Sources
- BPI AC & Heat Pump Professional Field Guide
- BPI AC & Heat Pump Professional Testing/Knowledge List
- BPI Already Certified, Next Steps
- BPI Applications for Certification
- BPI Field Guides
- BPI Skilled Building Performance Certification Policies and Procedures
- BPI Sources for Continuing Education Units
- BPI Testing/Knowledge Lists
RECERTIFICATION
Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional
Renewal Period: 3 years
Additional considerations for the Air Conditioning and Heat Pump Professional include:
- While no formal experience is necessary to participate in most exams, BPI strongly recommends that candidates seek training from an independent training organization and have some experience in the building performance industry before attempting any BPI certification designations.