Career Details

RETA Authorized Instructor

Description

RETA Authorized Instructor (RAI) is designed to assess the mastery of advanced refrigeration system concepts and operations at a level that qualifies a candidate to assist prospective CARO, CIRO, CRES, and CRST candidates with their preparations and activities required to earn RETA credentials. RAI candidates must demonstrate both teaching experience and knowledge of the content in all RETA publications that are designed to prepare operators and others to meet RETA certification requirements.

Certifying Organization

Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association

Details

If significant education or training is needed? Yes

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No

Certificates

Certificate name

Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator

Certifying Organization

Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator

Certifying Organization

Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

EPA Section 608 Certification - Refrigerant Handling

Certifying Organization

Air Conditioning Contractors of America

Type

A - Core

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