Career Details

Section 608 Technician Certification (Type I)

Description

Section 608 Technician Certification (Type I) is a requirement under EPA regulations 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F, under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. This regulation requires that technicians who maintain, service, repair, or dispose of equipment that could release ODS refrigerants into the atmosphere must be certified. Technicians that service small appliances should be certified as a Type I Technician. Technicians are required to pass an EPA-approved exam to earn Section 608 Technician Certification. Exams must be administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization. There are no eligibility requirements to sit for the exam, but training is available through EPA-approved certifying organizations.

Certifying Organization

Environmental Protection Agency

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? No

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician I

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Technician Level II

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

WSO - Certified Hazardous Materials Supervisor

Certifying Organization

World Safety Organization

Type

C - Specialty

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