Light Commercial Refrigeration Service
Credential: Light Commercial Refrigeration Service
Credentialing Agency: North American Technician Excellence (NATE)
Renewal Period: 2 years
North American Technician Excellence (NATE), Light Commercial Refrigeration Service is designed for top level service technicians in the refrigeration industry. Light Commercial Refrigeration Service applicants should have knowledge of the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of light commercial refrigeration systems that are limited to Fractional to 7.5 Horsepower. It is recommended that applicants have two years of field experience working on refrigeration systems as a service technician and technical training for theoretical knowledge. To earn the Light Commercial Refrigeration Service certification, applicants must pass both a Core exam and a Light Commercial Refrigeration Service exam. Technicians that earn the Light Commercial Refrigeration Service certification are also awarded the Light Commercial Refrigeration Installation certification. The Light Commercial Refrigeration 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.
Light Commercial Refrigeration 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 Light Commercial Refrigeration Service examination:
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RECERTIFICATION
Light Commercial Refrigeration Service
Renewal Period: 2 years
Additional considerations for the Light Commercial Refrigeration 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.