ITEC Certifications and certification testing
Certifying your HVAC technicians through ITEC is a strategic investment that sets your company apart from the competition. With a comprehensive range of specialized courses, ITEC ensures that your team receives top-notch, up-to-date training that translates directly into better performance and service. Each course offers a certification backed by ACCE, solidifying your technicians’ expertise and giving your business a reputation for employing highly skilled professionals.
What truly sets ITEC apart is the additional independent testing and certifications it offers through prestigious partners like ESCO and N.A.T.E. These certifications range from Employment Ready Exams to Master and Educator Exams, totaling over 150 distinct certifications available. By encouraging your technicians to pursue these, you’re empowering them to achieve greater mastery and versatility in the HVAC field, elevating your company’s service standards.
For added convenience, the cost of these independent certifications can be covered by either the sponsoring company or the individual technician, allowing flexibility in how you invest in professional development. Plus, when these exams are taken in conjunction with an ITEC class, the proctoring fee is waived—a significant benefit that makes it even easier to enhance the skill level of your workforce.
In today’s competitive HVAC market, having ITEC-certified technicians signals to your customers that they can expect nothing less than excellence. Invest in your team’s future with ITEC, and watch your business thrive with top-tier talent and unmatched expertise.
A Proctor Fee of $50 is added to any exam cost for exams not taken with corresponding courses.
Our Full List of Certifications:
EPA 608:
ESCO Universal Test $30
Three attempts for one low cost with stackable solutions to ease the testing process. Can achieve type 1, 2, or three with this exam without penalty.
*also available in Spanish*
| N.A.T.E. Universal 608 Test $30 | N.A.T.E. 608 Type II $30 |
| N.A.T.E. 608 Type I $30 | N.A.T.E. 608 Type III $30 |
ESCO Employment Ready EXAMS $15:
70% to pass the exam. Geared towards first year technicians who want to certify their new skills learned from any of our level one and some level two classes.
OB 80% to Pass Open Book Option Available
| Air Conditioning * OB | Combustion Analysis & Fuel Efficiency Natural Gas OB |
| Heat Pump* OB | Combustion Analysis & Fuel Efficiency Oil |
| Commercial Refrigeration OB | Combustion Appliance Zone |
| Electric Heat* OB | Geothermal Heat Pumps OB |
| Oil Heat OB | Building Automation Systems |
| Carbon Monoxide & Combustion Analysis OB | Gas Heat OB |
| Carbon Monoxide Safety OB | Brazing and Soldering |
| Basic Refrigeration and Charging procedures* OB | Electrical * OB |
| Hydronics Low Pressure Heat OB | Mini-Split Essentials |
| Hydronics Low Pressure Heat OB | Mini-Split Essentials |
| System Diagnostic and Troubleshooting Procedures OB | Pressure Enthalpy OB |
| System Recovery & Evacuation* | Water Heaters |
Professional Level Exams:
These tests are designed to certify technicians who have been in the field with a minimum 2 years and taken some formal training. ITEC can pair any of these tests with our level 2 and 3 courses. A core exam is required to pass prior to any of these specialty tests. The core exams and certifications are not interchangeable with other testing organizations.
| ESCO Professional Level $35 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Core | Carbon Monoxide | |
| Residential A/C | Combustion Analysis | |
| Light Commercial A/C | Hydronic, Low Pressure | |
| Commercial Refrigeration | Duct Testing | |
| Heat Pump Service | Co and Combustion Analysis ($25) | |
| Heat Pump Installation | Heat Load Calculation | |
| Electric Heat | CO Safety ($15) | |
| Gas Heat | Carbon Monoxide Inspector | |
| Duct leakage Test (Open Book) |
N.A.T.E. Professional Level Exams $140 *also available in Spanish
| Core – Required in combination with any specialty to count as certification* | |
| Low GWP Refrigerants | Commercial Refrigeration Service |
| AC Installation | Gas Heating (Air) Installation |
| AC Service* | Gas Heating (Air) Service* |
| Air Distribution Installation | Hydronics Gas Service |
| Air Distribution Service | Hydronics Oil Service |
| Air to Air Heat Pump Installation | Light Commercial Refrigeration Service |
| Air to Air Heat Pump Service* | Oil Heating (Air) Service |
The Following can be completed to achieve the NATE CHP5 certification in place of the Core Exam These are not considered specialties
- Certified HVAC Professional: Comfort and Air Flow (CHPA) $55
- Certified HVAC Professional: Electrical and Controls (CHPE) $55
- Certified HVAC Professional: HVAC Fundamentals (CHPH) $55
- Certified HVAC Professional: Installation (CHPI) $55
- Certified HVAC Professional: Service (CHPS) $55
Master Level Certifications:
These certifications are designed for Technical Leadership and future educators who have completed formal training and have. Our ITEC staff are all Certified Subject Matter Educators in various HVAC specialties. For trainers looking to formalize their training credentials these are available to set your team apart.
ESCO Subject Matter Expert Exams $25
- CMHE Air Conditioning
- CMHE Electrical
- CMHE Capstone (educator)
- CMHE Light Commercial A/C
- CMHE Oil Heating
- CMHE Gas Heating
- CMHE Light Commercial Refrigeration
- CMHE Heat Pump
- CHME Electric Heat
