What is a 608 test?
Mainstream Engineering Offers EPA 608 Testing In order to work in the HVAC industry, technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of refrigerant-containing equipment must be certified under the Environmental Protection Agency’s Section 608 of the Clean Air Act.
How do you pass the EPA 608 test?
To receive an EPA 608 certification, a candidate must pass the Core section plus one of the technician types listed above. A passing score in a proctored setting is 70%. Core & Type I can be taken in a non-proctored setting, where the passing score is 84%.
What is a section 608 certificate?
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain ozone depleting refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques.
Where can I get a 608 certification?
Mainstream Engineering Offers EPA 608 Testing Mainstream Engineering is a certifying agency for Section 608 Type I, II, III, and Universal certifications. This online resource can help you explore certification options, study, practice, and take the test online!
Is the EPA 608 universal test hard?
If you are worried about how hard the EPA 608 exam is and passing it, don’t. Passing the EPA 608 exam is not hard especially if you can memorize things easily.
What can you do with a 608 certification?
Section 608 technician certification is required to dispose of appliances, except for small appliances (an appliance that is fully manufactured, charged, and hermetically sealed in a factory with five pounds or less of refrigerant), motor vehicle air conditioners (MVACs), or MVAC-like appliances.
What do you need to know about Section 608 certification?
Technicians are required to pass an EPA-approved test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification. The tests are specific to the type of equipment the technician seeks to work on. Tests must be administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization. Section 608 Technician Certification credentials do not expire.
What kind of test is the EPA 608 test?
Mainstream is approved by the EPA as a certifying agency for Section 608 Type I, II, III and Universal exams and Section 609 Motor Vehicle A/C certification. 608 Certifications for Servicing Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Systems
What does section 608 of the Clean Air Act require?
Synopsis: Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of appliances that contain ozone-depleting refrigerants be certified in proper refrigerant handling techniques.
What are the different types of EPA 609 certifications?
A. Type I, II, or III certification. D. A Universal 609 certification Persons handling refrigerant during maintenance, service or repair of small appliances must be certified as either a Type I Technician or as a Universal Technician. (Page16 ESCO EPA 9TH V2 Edition Prep Manual)