About AT “R-410a” Refrigerant Safety CertificationTM

The AT “R-410a” Refrigerant Safety CertificationTM designation sets the standard for our mission of Creating a Better, Safer, and more Efficient Maintenance Workforce! Obtaining certification from the nation’s leader in maintenance training will provide you with the documentation you need to positively demonstrate your knowledge about the R-410a refrigerant and its safe handling practices.

The exam is a timed test, taken under the live supervision of a proctor, which ensures the validity and consistency of the testing process and gives credibility to the final score.

The exam is made up of multiple choice questions. The order of questioning may vary from test to test to ensure validity. A score of 70% is required to pass the exam and receive AT certification. Most people who study and have received prior training will score in the 70% to 85% range, which is considered “good” for this test. There will be a number of people who fail however, giving the exam even more credibility for those who pass it.

This certification may be used by the employer as part of an overall worker safety and maintenance program, for assessing the needs of workers, and can be used by the individual to demonstrate his knowledge to an employer or vendor and give him an edge over other workers.

Agenda

This is a timed exam that will start at 11:30am sharp whether students are prepared and in their seats or not. Individuals arriving late will not be allowed to take the exam. Please arrive at least 20 minutes before testing starts!

Prerequisites

Students must understand the R-410a refrigerant and basic air conditioning and refrigeration prior to taking the exam. This is not a training course.

Individuals must have a good understanding of the material in their study guide prior to coming in to take the test and should not expect to pass it without having first completed an American Trainco air conditioning and refrigeration training program or other formal training program. Some experienced individuals may be able to pass the exam without prior training; however, it is not uncommon for “experienced” individuals to fail.

Those seeking certification should come prepared and ready to take the exam! Refunds are not allowed for people who start the test but then discover they aren’t ready.

If you have not yet received formal air conditioning and refrigeration training Go to the Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Training Schedule now.

Who should seek this certification?

This certification is important for anyone who works with or is handling the R-410a high pressure refrigerant. AT “R-410a” Refrigerant Safety CertificationTM proves that the individual has passed a test proctored by a live person in the classroom, who is a member of the world’s leading maintenance training company. Through this certification individuals are able to demonstrate their knowledge on the subject to employers and vendors. People seeking this certification include:

All HVAC maintenance personnel in:

• Manufacturing Plants
• Commercial Buildings
• Hospitals
• Waste Water Facilities
• Schools
• Government Buildings
• Research Facilities
• Shopping Centers
• Apartment Buildings

Including:

• Building Maintenance Personnel
• Plant & Facility Maintenance Technicians
• Building Engineers
• Building Managers & Superintendents
• Plant & Facility Managers
• Environmental Health & Safety Personnel
• Apprentice and Experienced HVACR Technicians
• Stationary Engineers
• Refrigeration Technicians
• Energy Management Personnel
• Multi-craft & Cross Training Personnel
• Mechanical Engineers
• Any person handling or working with R-410a refrigerants!

More About the Exam

Students will be mailed a study guide prior to the exam date, so register early to make sure you have time to study!

Some of the areas of questioning include:

• Understanding the R-22 phase out
• How conversion to R-410a affects your existing system & components
• Operating pressures
• Proper handling of refrigerants
• Refrigerant chemistry
• Human hazards associated with the R-410a Refrigerant
• Environmental hazards associated with the R-410 Refrigerant
• Equipment hazards associated with the R-410a Refrigerant
• Maintenance practices and tools used in association with refrigerants
• Refrigerant recovery
• Refrigerant charging
• Storage, safety & ventilation
• Other safety & environmental considerations

Is R-410a refrigerant safety certification required?

No. Certification in R-410a refrigerant safety is not a legal requirement; however, since it requires different tools, techniques and safety standards that are not in place or in use with more common refrigerants, it is becoming a growing concern that HVAC technicians or anyone handling the refrigerant be properly trained in R-410a safety as it grows in popularity and replaces other refrigerants. Like “CEU’s” (Continuing Education Credits), certification in this area can mean different things to different people, businesses or other entities. Since there is no legal requirement for this certification it is up to the employer to determine its value for their workplace and employees, and may be adopted by the employer as part of a an overall safety or maintenance program.

This certification does not permit workers to handle R-410a refrigerants or any refrigerant if they are not already EPA Section 608 certified. It is designed to help workers who are already EPA 608 certified demonstrate their knowledge about the newer R-410a refrigerant to their employer or vendors.

If you have not yet become EPA Section 608 Certified Go to the Air Conditioning & Refrigeration Training Schedule now. If you are already an experienced HVAC technician and have had formal training and only need to obtain your EPA 608 certification, Go to the AT “EPA 608” Certification Schedule now.

What You Will Take Home

Individuals successfully passing the certification exam will receive an 8-1/2 x 11 certificate suitable for framing along with a laminated certification card you can carry with you.

All student scores are permanently stored in accordance with ACE (American Council on Education) guidelines. Transcripts and replacement cards & certificates may be obtained by calling American Trainco customer service.

In House Certification and Testing

Certification testing can be done directly at your facility for larger groups of employees at discounted rates. Contact Us at 1-877-978-7246 for more information or Request a Quote now.

No Risk Registration & Money-Back Guarantee

If you're not yet sure you'll be able to attend a testing session, you can still make a reservation to hold your space. While payment is due prior to the test, you may choose a full refund or credit for cancellations made at least 24 hours in advance. Refunds will not be issued for individuals who fail to show up and have not given a notice of cancellation, nor will refunds be issued for people who start the test but then stop after discovering they are unprepared. In the event of failing the test, one free re-take will be allowed at a future date. All other re-takes after that point will be charged the normal fee.