EPA Section 608 Certification Testing & Proctoring

EPA Section 608 certification is required for anyone who works with refrigerants. Certification & Safety provides the testing, proctoring, and prep training you need to earn your EPA 608 credential. Our goal is to make the process clear, accessible, and aligned with national certification standards.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) offers Section 608 Certification to technicians who demonstrate the proper knowledge and handling of HVAC chemicals, including refrigerants like R-22 and R-410A. Certification & Safety provides access to EPA Section 608 Certification through a closed-book exam covering required material under 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F. A passing score of 70% is required to receive your EPA Certification card.

🔧 What EPA 608 Certification Is

EPA Section 608 certification is a federal requirement under the Clean Air Act. It confirms that a technician understands how to handle refrigerants safely and follows proper environmental and safety practices.

🧊 Core Section and Types of EPA 608 Certification

Every EPA 608 exam includes a Core Section, covering general refrigerant safety, regulations, and handling practices. The Core must be passed before any Type can be applied toward certification.

Core Section – fundamental environmental and safety knowledge.

Type I – servicing small appliances.

Type II – servicing or disposing of high-pressure appliances.

Type III – servicing or disposing of low-pressure appliances such as chillers.

Universal – earned by passing the Core plus all three Types.

✅ EPA Testing Through Certification & Safety

Certification & Safety provides official EPA Section 608 testing for anyone needing certification. All exams are closed-book and administered on-site in compliance with federal requirements under 40 CFR Part 82 Subpart F.

Testing includes:

• Clean, distraction-free environment
• Certified proctor oversight
• Closed-book exam required by EPA
• Appointment-based scheduling
• Certification processed through our authorized proctoring provider

Current exam and retest fees are available through the external testing site we use. Fees may change based on provider updates.

For information about our certification partners and authorizations, refer to the Partners & Authorizations section in the footer of this page.

📘 EPA Prep Training Through Certification & Safety

EPA prep training is available and covers:

• Core Section fundamentals
• Safety standards
• Refrigerant handling procedures
• Regulatory compliance
• Practice questions

Students from HVAC Technical Academy may receive one optional on-site testing opportunity during their workshop. Additional attempts or prep training require separate scheduling.

🏅 Official Proctoring Authorization

Certification & Safety administers EPA Section 608 testing under required national standards through our authorized certification partners. Details about these partners are listed in the Partners & Authorizations section in the footer.

🤝 Support From HVAC Technical Academy

HVAC Technical Academy supports its students in preparing for EPA 608 certification. Students may receive one optional opportunity to take the exam during their workshop. If they choose not to participate or need additional attempts, they can schedule testing or prep directly with Certification & Safety.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

• Do I need EPA 608 certification to work in HVAC? Yes.
• What happens if I pass a Type but fail the Core? You must pass the Core Section for Type results to count.
• Is the exam open-book? No. Federal rules require EPA exams to be closed-book.
• What should I bring? Arrive 10 minutes early with a valid government-issued ID. No tools, notes, or study materials allowed.
• How do fees and payments work? Fees may change. Current pricing appears on the external testing site.
• How does retesting work? Retesting requires scheduling and paying the retest fee.
• Who administers the exam? Certification & Safety. Partner, 2^nd Chance University information is listed in the footer.
• Do you offer Universal certification? Yes.
• How do I schedule my exam or prep training? Use the contact information in the footer (phone, email, or schedule link).
• Can I get prep training? Yes. This is offered through the HVAC Technical Academy. HVAC TA Information can be found below.
• I attended the HVAC Technical Academy. Do I need to schedule? One optional on-site opportunity is provided; additional attempts require scheduling.
• Do you offer other certifications? Yes—NATE, OSHA 10, OSHA 30. Use the main menu or footer links.
• Do you provide digital or physical certification cards? Card format depends on the certification provider.

📅 Ready to Schedule?

To schedule your EPA 608 exam or prep training, use the contact information in the footer of this page. Call, email, or use the scheduling option provided there.