The Heat Pump Specialty Exam evaluates knowledge on the installation, service, maintenance, and repair of HVAC systems with a cooling capacity of up to 30 tons. To become NATE-certified or HVACExcellence certified, you first need to pass a Core exam followed by the Heat Pump Specialty exam.
Program Requirements and Structure: Before diving into this program, you should have completed:
- NATE Ready to Work Program (optional)
- NATE Core Program
Courses included:
- 005 Heat Pump Water Heating (3 Hours)
- 104 Copper Works (12 hours)
- 113 Electrical Common Components (18 hours)
- 114 Electrical Motors (21 hours)
- 121 System Properties & Measurement (18 hours)
- 141 Refrigeration I (18 hours)
- 142 Refrigeration II (18 hours)
- 135 Heat Pumps (21 hours)
- 005 Heat Pump Water Heating (3 Hours)
- 137 Geothermal Heat Pump Systems (18 hours)
- 241 Intro to Cooling System Troubleshooting (18 hours)
- 242 R-410A Refrigerant Technology (18 hours)
- 246 Low GWP Refrigerants (3 hours)
- EPA 608 Certification Prep (12 hours)
- EPA 608 Exam (included in the program price)
Upon course completion, you’ll be given 30 days of practice exam questions to ensure you’re thoroughly prepared for the NATE Exam or HVAC Excellence Exam. You will also receive a voucher to take the NATE Heat Pump Specialty Certification Exam or the HVAC Excellence Heat Pump Professional Certification Exam — with the exam cost included in your program. The NATE or the HVAC Excellence pathway certification is your choice.
Required Textbook: (Included) Cengage: Commercial Refrigeration for Air Conditioning Technicians, 4th Edition (2022) ISBN: 978-0-357-45370-4
