In-person proctored
Federal refrigerant handling certification required by the EPA Clean Air Act. It is illegal to purchase or handle refrigerants without this certification. Elevate is a nationally authorized proctor site for both ESCO Group and Mainstream Engineering. Required for any HVAC technician who services, maintains, or disposes of equipment containing refrigerants.
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Covers EPA regulations, refrigerant safety, environmental impact of ozone-depleting substances, and proper handling procedures. Required as part of every certification type. Must pass Core to earn any Section 608 certificate.
Typical duration: 20 minutes
$80
Covers equipment containing 5 lbs or less of refrigerant — window AC units, refrigerators, freezers, and dehumidifiers. Focuses on safe recovery techniques for sealed systems.
Typical duration: 20 minutes
$80
Covers high-pressure systems using refrigerants like R-22 and R-410A — residential and commercial AC, heat pumps, and refrigeration equipment. The most common certification for residential HVAC technicians.
Typical duration: 20 minutes
$80
Covers low-pressure systems using refrigerants like R-11 and R-123 — large commercial chillers found in office buildings, hospitals, and industrial facilities.
Typical duration: 20 minutes
$80
Passes all four sections — Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III — in a single sitting. Required for technicians who work across residential, commercial, and industrial systems. Most employers require Universal certification.
Typical duration: 80 minutes
$99
120 E. Market St., Suite 930, Indianapolis, IN 46204
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