Air to Air Heat Pump Installation
Credential: Air to Air Heat Pump Installation
Credentialing Agency: North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Renewal Period: 2 years
North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Air to Air Heat Pump Installation is designed for top level installation technicians in the HVAC industry. Air to Air Heat Pump Installation 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 one year of field experience working on heat pump systems as an installation technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Air to Air Heat Pump Installation certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and an Air to Air Heat Pump Installation exam. Technicians that become Heat Pump certified are also awarded Air Conditioning certification. The Air to Air Heat Pump 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.
Air to Air Heat Pump 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
There are a number of resources available to help you prepare for the Air to Air Heat Pump Installation examination:
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- General References
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RECERTIFICATION
Air to Air Heat Pump Installation
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Air to Air Heat Pump 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.