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Certifications (Industrial): Employment Ready - Air Conditioning

About ESCO Institute

 

It is the mission of the ESCO Institute is to improve the technical competence of the Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR) industry.
ESCO Institute programs include: progressive levels of certification, programmatic accreditation, and educator credentialing.
The ESCO Institute certification exams support and fulfill the nationally recognized *HVAC Excellence* certification program with over 300,000 credentialed technician
s.

                                 

Why should you get this certification?

Why should you get this certification?


You need experience and the knowledge that comes with it to become HVAC Excellence Certified.  

So what is a new to industry worker to do without the experience? The Employment Ready is a certificate-level (not certification) first step in the HVAC Excellence program designed for entry-level technicians with no work experience. It is used by employers to determine new-to-the-industry worker knowledge and skills. It is a step towards working as an independent technician and Professional Level certification.  

If you are new to the HVAC industry, the Ready to Work certificate demonstrates both your knowledge and commitment to the professionalism recognized in the HVAC Excellence program.

General Exam Information

Employment Ready - Air Conditioning (A02)
  • Student Cost:  $125.00*
  • Number of questions: 100  
  • Format: multiple choice, paper 
  • Test Length: 120 minutes
  • Passing Score: minimum of 70%

* Included with NTT course. Fees may change. Be sure to check at time of exam application.

Testing Locations

Testing Locations:
 
NTT will proctor this exam in your class.  
 
*Data may change without notice by ESCO. Please refer to the ESCO website for additional information.