EPA Secon 608 Cerficaon - Esco Institute

Master Specialist Hands On Certifications
Master Specialist Hands On Cer�fica�ons
The highest credential conferred upon a field technician.
Why Hands On?
A written exam indicates whether a technician has
retained the knowledge to be competent, but not
whether they are competent.
Master Specialists are required to go beyond a written
test and demonstrate their skill and workmanship. The
analogy would be knowing which solder to use and then
demonstrating that you can solder tubing that is
structurally sound and leak free.
The Master Specialist program requires a technician to
demonstrate retained knowledge and prove they can
apply that knowledge through skill verification.
Master Specialist certification identifies technicians who
possess the highest levels of competency and challenges
others to improve. The program assists employers in
hiring competent technicians; manufacturers in
warranty cost reductions; and consumers with
confidence in a technician's competency. In addition, it
allows HVAC Excellence to analyze current deficiencies
in the technical workforce, on a regional basis, and to
use that information to provide educational programs
with data necessary to develop ongoing training for field
technicians.
Prerequisite: A technician must have a minimum of 3
years of verifiable field experience and achieve a passing
score on the related HVAC Excellence written
professional level technician exam or equivalent.
25
Areas of Certification
�� Residential Air Conditioning
�� Gas Heat, Oil Heat
�� Heat Pumps
�� Light Commercial Air Conditioning
�� Light Commercial Refrigeration
�� Low Pressure Hydronic Heat
�� Combustion Analysis
Technicians who successfully attains a Master
Specialist Certification will receive a framed wall
certificate and patch.
Retail: $227.00
Proctor: $45.00
For additional information visit
www.hvacexcellence.org/MasterSpecialist.aspx