Program instructors must hold active industry certification in the subject area (e.g., EPA Section 608 Universal Certification, OSHA Authorized Outreach Trainer status, or Certified Industry Specialist) along with a minimum of 2 years of direct practical field experience in trade or facility operations.
The EPA Section 608 Universal Certification Prep & Testing program is an 8-instructional-hour intensive course designed to prepare students for the proctored federal examination required under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. The curriculum delivers focused instruction on ozone depletion, refrigerant safety, recovery and evacuation techniques, high/low-pressure systems, and small appliances across Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III classifications. Upon completion of the preparation modules, candidates sit for the official proctored EPA Section 608 examination administered by an authorized testing proctor to earn their industry-recognized Universal Technician Certification.
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age and possess basic mechanical, technical, or facility safety aptitude.
Rolling admissions with applications accepted up to 3 calendar days prior to the course start date