Gas Heating (Air) Installation
Credential: Gas Heating (Air) Installation
Credentialing Agency: North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Renewal Period: 2 years
North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Gas Heating (Air) Installation is designed for top level installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Gas Heating (Air) Installation applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems that are limited to 400,000 BTU or less heating capacity. It is recommended that applicants have one year of field experience working on gas furnace systems as an installation technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Gas Heating (Air) Installation certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and a Gas Heating (Air) Installation exam. The Gas Heating (Air) Installation 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.
Gas Heating (Air) Installation
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Eligibility Requirements
- Credential Prerequisite
- Experience: 1 year 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
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RECERTIFICATION
Gas Heating (Air) Installation
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Gas Heating (Air) Installation 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 one year of experience before taking the required exams.