Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service
Credential: Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service
Credentialing Agency: North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Renewal Period: 2 years
North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service is designed for top level service technicians in the HVAC industry. Heat Pump (Air to Air) 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 heat pump systems as a service technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and a Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service exam. Technicians that earn the Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service certification are also awarded Air Conditioning certification and the Air to Air Heat Pump Installation certification. The Heat Pump (Air to Air) 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.
Heat Pump (Air to Air) 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 Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service examination:
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- General References
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RECERTIFICATION
Heat Pump (Air to Air) Service
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Heat Pump (Air to Air) 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.