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This requirement will also apply to appliances containing most substitute refrigerants, including HFCs.  \nTechnicians are required to pass an EPA-approved test to earn Section 608 Technician Certification. Tests must be administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization. Section 608 Technician Certification credentials do not expire.  \nEPA has developed four types of certification:  \nFor servicing small appliances (Type I) .  \nFor servicing or disposing of high-or very high-pressure appliances, except small appliances and MVACs (Type II) .  \nFor servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances (Type III) .  \nFor servicing all types of equipment (Universal) .  \nFor additional information or providers, please visit [https:](https:)  \n[https://www.epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification-programs](https://www.epa.gov/section608/section-608-technician-certification-programs)  \n[The following certifying entities have competencies required earn this certification.](The following certifying entities have competencies required earn this certification.)[ ](The following certifying entities have competencies required earn this certification.)Districts should choose the exam provider who is best aligned with their regional employers.  \n| CERTIFYING ENTITIES |  | ADDITIONAL INFORMATION |  |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| Air Conditioning Contractors of America |  | Exam Name: Section 608\u003Cbr>Exam Website:\u003Cbr>[https://www.acca.org/certification/epa](https://www.acca.org/certification/epa) | Exam Site: Proctored on-site at campus\u003Cbr>Exam Price: $30 .95, only proctors can order the\u003Cbr>test booklet |\n| \u003Cbr>| 703-575-4477\u003Cbr>[https://www.acca.org/certification/epa](https://www.acca.org/certification/epa) | Number of Questions: N/A\u003Cbr>Question Type: Multiple Choice, closed-book\u003Cbr>Exam Time: N/A | Candidate Requirements:Core exam and either Type I, Type II or Type III exams must be passed to become certified.\u003Cbr>Study Materials:\u003Cbr>Technicians Guide & Workbook available $90 Test Prep Course $84 |\n|  | ESCO Group | Exam Name: EPA Section 608\u003Cbr>Exam Website:\u003Cbr>[https://www.escogroup.org/training/epa608.aspx](https://www.escogroup.org/training/epa608.aspx)\u003Cbr>[Number of Questions: N/A](Number of Questions: N/A) | Exam Site: Proctored on-site at campus, paper\u003Cbr>or online testing\u003Cbr>Exam Price: N/A, Your proctor will have the\u003Cbr>information and can order the test booklet\u003Cbr>Candidate Requirements: N/A |\n| | 800-726-8852 | Question Type: Multiple Choice,closed-book\u003Cbr>Exam Time: N/A | Study Materials:\u003Cbr>Free practice exam: |\n| | [https://www.escogroup.org/training/ep](https://www.escogroup.org/training/ep)a608.aspx | [https://www.escogroup.org/practice/default.aspx](https://www.escogroup.org/practice/default.aspx)\u003Cbr>[EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual $16.95 or](EPA Section 608 Preparatory Manual $16.95 or)\u003Cbr>check with your proctor for availability |  |\n\nTexas Education Agency| Division of College, Career and Military Preparation|July 2019","cbCaicSeGLGFHxxR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaicSeGLGFHxxR","pdf",110070,"English","# Refrigerant Handling EPA 608\n## Certification requirement under Section 608\n## Certification types (Type I, Type II, Type III, Universal)\n## Approved certifying entities and exam information\n## Study materials and candidate requirements","[{\"question\":\"Who must be certified under EPA Section 608?\",\"answer\":\"Technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ozone-depleting refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified.\"},{\"question\":\"How does a technician earn EPA Section 608 Technician Certification?\",\"answer\":\"A technician must pass an EPA-approved test. The test must be administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization.\"},{\"question\":\"Do EPA Section 608 Technician Certification credentials expire?\",\"answer\":\"No. The document states that Section 608 Technician Certification credentials do not expire.\"}]","Refrigerant Handling EPA 608 - Industry-Based Certification Description | PDF",1791094472]