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AHAM/NARDA Refrigerant Recovery Certification

Professional Service Association

Certification

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The EPA requires technicians recovering refrigerant during appliance sealed system service be certified by an EPA approved organization. This new course/test has the latest requirements from the EPA including HC's and offers a convenient, affordable and thorough self-study course designed especially for those who recover refrigerant from appliances grouped as “Type I” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

Cost

The AHAM/NARDA program costs only $60 per application. This includes a test, a downloadable training manual, instant computerized scoring of test results, plus a wallet-sized certification card and a wall certificate for those who pass. Show moreShow less

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The EPA requires technicians recovering refrigerant during appliance sealed system service be certified by an EPA approved organization. This new course/test has the latest requirements from the EPA including HC's and offers a convenient, affordable and thorough self-study course designed especially for those who recover refrigerant from appliances grouped as “Type I” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). We strongly recommend downloading the study guide first and really read it. There is quite a bit of important information in that document that will be needed to pass the test. The Study Guide comes free with the purchase of the test. You can also buy just the Guide ahead of time in PSA's online store. This course/test is only available online and because of the built-in security features you must sign in before accessing the test. If you are already a full PSA member then you are good to go!! Not a member? Don’t worry, you can sign up using a FREE PSA "Certification & Coursework Only" Member Type that will give you test taking and certification privileges including logging in and reviewing and re-printing your certificates. This Refrigerant Recovery Certification Program includes a self-study course/study guide and is designed for those who recover refrigerant from appliances grouped as “Type I” by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Who sponsors this program? The EPA approved program is sponsored by the North American Retail Dealers Association (NARDA), and the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and hosted by the Professional Service Association (PSA). What products are included? "Type I” appliances under EPA regulations are called “small appliances” and include: refrigerators and freezers designed for home use, room air conditioners including window models, packaged terminal air conditioners, packaged terminal heat pumps, dehumidifiers, under the counter ice makers, vending machines, and drinking water coolers. These products were grouped by the EPA because they are manufactured, charged and hermetically sealed in the factory with five (5) pounds or less of refrigerant.

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Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Explain ozone depletion and its environmental and health impacts in the context of refrigerant use
  • Explain climate change and global warming as they relate to refrigerant emissions
  • Identify refrigerant types, numbering systems, classifications, and oils used with refrigerants
  • Apply CFC regulations including the Montreal Protocol, Clean Air Act, and EPA requirements in refrigerant service
  • Apply technician certification requirements and proper disposal procedures for appliances containing refrigerants
  • Apply refrigerant handling and safety practices including use of safety data sheets, cylinder safety, and spill response
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

  • Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers49-9021.00
  • Helpers, Construction Trades, All Other47-3019.00
What You'll Learn

Key competencies developed through this program

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Mastery: developing (Level 2)(based on Certification)

  • Multimeters, clamp meters, and continuity testers — operate independently to diagnose electrical faults in HVAC control boards and wiring on light-commercial job sites.
  • OSHA safety codes and EPA refrigerant handling regulations — apply routinely and without prompting to maintain compliance across residential and small-commercial service assignments.
  • Design specifications and equipment manuals — read and apply with limited oversight to configure heating and cooling components correctly during installation projects.
  • Heating and cooling system malfunctions — discuss directly with building occupants using active listening skills to narrow the scope of diagnosis before beginning repairs.
  • Refrigerant lines, gas piping, and condensate drains — connect and pressure-test with standard tools to form complete, leak-free systems on replacement equipment jobs.
  • Thermostat and control panel settings — adjust systematically after installation to balance airflow and temperature distribution across residential duct systems.
  • Preventive maintenance schedules — execute independently, including coil cleaning, lubrication, and filter changes, to sustain equipment efficiency on assigned accounts.
  • Installed HVAC systems — inspect and functionally test against plan specifications to verify code compliance and detect operational deficiencies before customer sign-off.
  • Service records and maintenance logs — document accurately using facilities management or CRM software to support scheduling and warranty tracking for a recurring client base.
  • Common mechanical and refrigeration faults — diagnose using deductive reasoning and manufacturer troubleshooting guides to complete routine repairs with minimal supervision.

Some details on this page are auto-populated from public workforce data sources: O*NET (opens in new tab), BLS (opens in new tab), College Scorecard (opens in new tab), DOL Training Provider Results (opens in new tab), NSX (opens in new tab). Provided in partnership with LER.me Career Intelligence.

Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

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Completion Rate
83%
Placement Rate
84%