Cluster Area: Architecture and Construction

Assessment Information Sheet

Cluster Area: Architecture and Construction

Career Pathway:
Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR) / Students must successfully pass the following four courses in order to sit for the End-of-Pathway Assessment:
·  46.54500 Industry Fundamentals and Occupational Safety
·  47.41400 Introduction to HVACR Systems
·  47.41500 Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVACR)
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Section 608 Certification:
·  Type I Certification (Small Appliances)
·  Type II Certification (Medium, High & Very High Pressure Appliances)
·  Type III Certification (Low-Pressure Appliances)
·  Universal Certification (Type I, Type II & Type III Certifications)
NOTE: In order to obtain a Type I, II, or III certification, a student must pass the Core Certification Section of the exam and a Type I, II, or III Section of the exam to be certified in that particular area. A student can earn a Universal Certification by passing all four sections of the EPA 608 Certification Exam (Core, Type I, II, and III).
Testing Agency: / ESCO Institute, an affiliate of the ESCO Group
http://www.escoinst.com/ or http://www.escogroup.org
Exam Blueprint: / To view the competencies that will be tested on this exam, go to the following link:
http://www.epa.gov/ozone/title6/608/technicians/certoutl.html
Exam Cost: / $25.00 per exam online
NOTE: Students are eligible to take up to four (4) free re-tests by utilizing the on-line exam format
Duration of Exam: / 2 hours
Number of Questions: / 100 questions broken into four sections; 25 questions in each section
Exam Cut Score: / 70% in each section (must answer at least 18 questions out of 25 correctly in each section)
Test Ordering Information: / To establish your school as a testing site, an approved proctor must be designated. To become an approved proctor, go to the following link and complete the ESCO Proctor Application Form: http://escoinst.com/Documents/ProctorApplication.pdf. The application form should be printed, completed, scanned (or filled out electronically) and sent to the following email address: . The completed form can also be faxed to 1-800-546-3726.
Once proctor status has been designated, on-line exams can be purchased by visiting:
·  Visit www.escogroup.org and click Proctor Login (located at the top right side of screen).
·  Enter your User ID and Password.
·  Once you are logged into the secure area, click on the “EXAMS” menu option across the top of the page.
·  Click the BOX on the right that addresses your testing needs. (i.e. Purchase Exams)
·  Choose the type of exam you wish to conduct from the pull down menu. (608)
·  Choose the exam and quantity then click “Add to Cart.” (Note: Section 608 has several versions. Exam candidates sitting next to each other MUST have different versions).
·  Verify the quantity and exam is correct and click “Checkout.”
·  Verify the billing address, enter any missing information & choose your payment method. (Credit card or Purchase Order.) Complete the required information and Click “Proceed to Summary.”
·  Review your order and payment information for correctness and click “Complete Order.”
·  You will then receive a message that your order has been completed along with an order number. An e‐mail will
automatically be sent to the e‐mail address used in the
ordering process.
You make also fax purchase orders for online exam credits to
1-800-546-3726 or call the customer service department to place your order at 1-800-726-9696 Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm CST.
Proctoring Guidelines: / Exams should be administered according to the guidelines set forth in the ESCO Group Proctor Manual found at the following link: https://www.escoinst.com/eol/Documents/ProctorManual.pdf
Testing Format: / On-line only
Required Computer Software Specifications: / Any of the following internet browsers can be utilized:
·  Mozilla Firefox*
·  Chrome*
·  Safari*
·  Internet Explorer
*preferred browsers
Test Availability: / Year round availability
Testing Agency Contact: / For technical assistance associated with testing, contact the ESCO Institute Customer Service Department at: 1-800-726-9696
For questions regarding test administration/content, please contact:
Name: Renee M. Tomlinson
Title: Director of Strategic Partnerships
Telephone Number: 1-800-726-9696
Email Address:
GaDOE Contact for Credentialing: / Name: Mamie Hanson
Telephone Number: (404) 657-6279
Email:
GaDOE Contact for Curriculum Area: / Name: Chad Pruittarol Burke
Telephone Number: (404) 657-8308
Email:

Revised 6-28-20165-2014