Achieve Your EPA Section 608 Certification
Comply with federal regulations to safely handle refrigerants.
Start Your CertificationWhat Is the EPA Section 608 Certification?
The EPA Section 608 certification is required for technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release refrigerants into the atmosphere. This certification ensures compliance with the Clean Air Act and enables technicians to legally work with refrigerants.
What You’ll Learn
- EPA Regulations and Clean Air Act Requirements
- Refrigerant Handling and Safety Practices
- Leak Detection and System Repair Techniques
- Refrigerant Recovery, Recycling, and Disposal Procedures
- Service and Maintenance of Various Equipment Types
Steps to Certification
Determine Certification Type Choose from four types (Type I, II, III, or Universal) depending on the equipment you work with.
Training (Optional) Prepare with an approved training program to ensure success on the exam.
Exams Pass the required exam for your certification type, which includes a core section and specific sections based on the type chosen.
Certification Upon passing the exam, you will receive your EPA Section 608 certification, which does not expire.
Ensure Compliance and Expand Your Skills
Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a certification required by federal law for technicians who work with refrigerants.
Type I (Small Appliances), Type II (High-Pressure Systems), Type III (Low-Pressure Systems), and Universal (all types).
Training is optional but recommended for exam preparation.
No, the certification is valid for life, but technicians are required to stay abreast of industry changes.
Exams are available through EPA-approved providers.