EPA Section 608 Certification Program
Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that persons who work with regulated refrigerants be certified.
The EPA has approved of nearly 100 organizations to administer the exam and provided them an identical bank of test questions.
However, more people have chosen to use the ESCO Institute’s program than any other. Why? By keeping the program simple!
Testing Materials are Supplied Free of Charge
That’s right, we said, free! There is no cost to become an ESCO proctor or to
inventory the ESCO exams.
Our program utilizes reusable exam books that you can store securely at your location and we will supply you with plenty of answer sheets
so you are always ready to conduct an exam. We even pay to ship the supplies to you free of charge.
When exams are completed, simply place them in the postage paid return envelope and drop them in the mail
(Yes, we even pay for the postage!).
Exams are paid for when you submit them for grading. This eliminates the need to tie up money in stocking exams, and can eliminate the
inventory taxes paid in many states.
On-Line Testing
Here's How It Works
- Proctors login to a secure area of our web site and administer the closed book test online.
- The test taker receives their results instantly and their certification documents are mailed the next business day.
- Online testing can be paid for by purchase order, credit card or set up on a pre-paid account.
Online testing automates the entire process - no inventory - no waiting for test results.
HVACR Educational programs may qualify for free student assessments when using ESCO Online.
Course Content
An introduction to Basic Principles of Refrigeration
Core
- Stratospheric ozone depletion
- Ozone depletion potential
- Clean air act
- Montreal protocol
- The three 'r's
- Recovery devices
- Sales restriction
- Substitute refrigerants & oils
- Recovery techniques
- Leak detection
- Dehydration
- Recovery cylinders
- Safety
- Shipping & transporting
Type I Certification
- Equipment requirements
- Leak repair requirements
- Recovery techniques
- Safety & shipping
Type II Certification
- Leak detection
- Leak repair requirements
- Recovery techniques
- Recovery requirements
- Refrigeration notes
- Safety
Type III Certification
- Leak detection
- Leak repair requirements
- Recovery techniques
- Recharging techniques
- Recovery requirements
- Refrigeration notes
- Safety
Additional Information
To learn more about the modular training package, contact ESCO Institute toll free at 1(800)726-9696.
Information for students and technicians on the exam
Successful Candidates Receive
Preparatory Manual
We know that there are many options for preparatory manuals available but we’d like to point out that ESCO Institute offers the most concise
manual in the industry.
- Contains all the information necessary for the Universal exam in 12 pages
- Available in English and Spanish
- #1 EPA manual in the industry
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Also available in Kindle format
Additional Training Materials Available
An audio CD of the manual is available to help individuals prepare for the EPA Certification exam.
For instructors/trainers we have a thorough Power Point presentation including instructor’s notes to guide you seamlessly through the content.
Special Proctor Pricing
Proctors may log in here for special pricing.
TP Chart for 608 Exam
You may download the TP Chart for 608 exams, in pdf format, by clicking here.