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Fact Sheet:
Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning Certification Program from HVAC Excellence / Preparation can be obtained in the appropriate course sequence in Trade and Industrial Education.
Credentialing Program /

HVAC Excellence Certification Program

Industry Certifications / *HVAC Excellence Certification Examinations:
StudentTraining Programs:
  • Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology Examination (HEAT)
JourneymanCertifications:
  • Air Conditioning Certification
  • Commercial Air Conditioning Certification
  • Commercial Refrigeration Certification
  • Electrical Certification**
  • Electric Heat Certification
  • Gas Heat Certification
  • Heat Pump Certification
  • Oil Heat Certification
*Passing one HVAC Excellence exam (either from student or journeyman level categories) is required forVirginia student-selected verified credit eligibility.
**Required before other journeyman level HVAC Excellence certification exams can be attempted.
Cost / Exams:
(Call 800-394-5268 for latest information.)
Testing Procedure / On-line Testing: Exams are given through over 3,000 test administrators (proctors) at easily-accessible locations nationwide. Proctors log-in to a secure web site area and administer the closed book HVAC Excellence exams online. The test taker will receive test results instantly and certification documents will be mailed the next business day. Online testing can be paid for with a credit card, pre-paid account, or a purchase order for months end billing.
Paper Testing: All HVAC Excellence testing materials are provided FREE OF CHARGE. Test materials are kept on hand at school site and stored securely so that an exam can be conducted whenever needed. Exams are paid for when they are submitted for grading. Pre-paid exams may be purchased.
Call for additional information, or a test site near your school location (800-394-5268).
Ordering Information / HVAC Excellence
Post Office Box 491
Mount Prospect, IL.
60056-0491Toll Free: (800) 394-5268
Fax: (800) 546-3726
Issuing Entity Web Site for Additional Information /
Instructional Materials / Chosen by individual school division.
Certification Board of Education Approved / Student-selected Verified Credit, CTE Diploma Seal
CTE Course Correlation / See Section 7, Trade and Industrial Education, of “CTE Administrative Planning Guide 2005-2006.”
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Issuing Entity Contact

/ HVAC Excellence
Post Office Box 491
Mount Prospect, IL.
60056-0491Toll Free: (800) 394-5268
Fax: (800) 546-3726
DOE Contact for CTE Curriculum Area / Jason Clark
Specialist for Trade and Industrial Education
804-225-2828

DOE Contact for Credentialing: / Gordon Creasy
Specialist for Industry Certification and Licensure
804-225-2057