Section 608 - Frequently Asked Questions

General Questions

Is Motorcoach Training an EPA approved Section 608 certification program?

Yes, Motorcoach Training is an approved organization on the EPA's website for Section 608 Technician Certification Programs,.

What is the Phone Number for the EPA Ozone Protection Hotline?

The EPA Ozone Protection Hotline toll-free number is (800) 296-1996

What type of A/C systems am I certified to work on with each type of certification?

608 HVAC Type I certification certifies you to work on hermetically sealed small appliances containing five pounds or less of refrigerant.

608 HVAC Type II certification certifies you to work on high-pressure and very high-pressure appliance which includes all other non-automotive systems not covered under the category of small appliance or low-pressure appliance.

608 HVAC Type III certification certifies you to work on low-pressure appliances, such as chillers.

608 Universal certification certifies you to work on all Section 608 systems.

609 MVAC certification is required to work on Motor Vehicle A/C units.

Is EPA Certification valid in countries other than the United States?

No, it is not. The EPA is an U.S. agency and therefore is only valid in the U.S.

What type of Certification do I need to purchase refrigerants?

If you get a 608 certification Type I, Type II, Type III, or Universal, you can buy refrigerant in containers of 20 pounds or more.

If you get 609 certification you can buy refrigerant approved for automotive use in any size container.

When does my certification card expire?

Certification cards do not have an expiration date, so they do not expire.

The EPA retained the right to require recertification of technicians, if this should occur, it would be widely publicized.

How do I get my Motorcoach Training 608 Certification Card Replaced?

To get a replacement card, use the message form on any of our websites to send us a message that you need a replacement card.

The message should include; Your Full Name, your address, date you took the test, and the last 4 digits of your socila security number.

Motorcoach would then confirm by return email that we in fact have you in our records and we can issue a new card. The new card will have the original issue date since they do not expire.

The fee for card replacement is $15.00 and must be sent to Motorcoach Training, PO Box 746, Glendale, AZ 85311-0746. The card cannot be replaced until the fee is paid.

What is a Type I Certification?

Technicians receiving a passing grade on the Type I small appliance examination are certified to recover refrigerant during the maintenance, service or repair of packaged terminal air conditioners with 5 pounds or less or refrigerant.

Only Type I or Universal certified technicians can recover refrigerant from these units.

The Type I certification is available in an open-book exam which some organizations offer as mail in, as well as the closed book format.

Motorcoach Training does not offer open book mail in testing. To become Type I Certified you must pass the Core and Type I sections of the 608 exam.

What is a Type II Certification?

Technicians receiving a passing grade on the Type II high, and very high-pressure examination are certified to recover refrigerant during the maintenance, service or repair of high-pressure equipment using R-12, R-114, R-134a, R-401A and R-500, R-22, R-502, R-402A, R-402B, R-404A, R-407A, R-407B, R-407C, and R-410A; and Very-High-Pressure R-13, R-23, and R-503).

Only Type II or Universal certified technicians can recover refrigerant from these units.

To become Type II Certified you must pass the Core and Type II sections of the 608 exam.

What is a Type III Certification?

Technicians receiving a passing grade on the Type III low-pressure appliance examination are certified to recover refrigerant during the maintenance, service or repair of low-pressure equipment CFC-11, HCFC-123.

Only Type III or Universal certified technicians can recover refrigerant from these units.

To become Type III Certified you must pass the Core and Type III sections of the 608 exam.

What is a Universal Certification?

Technicians receiving a Universal Certification are certified to recover refrigerant during the maintenance, service or repair of small appliances, high-pressure equipment and low-pressure equipment.

That is, they are certified to work on any type of air conditioning and refrigeration equipment except motor vehicle air conditioning.

To become Universal Certified you must pass the Core, Type I, Type II, and Type III sections of the 608 exam.

What is the difference between a Type I Proctored and a Type I Mail-in Open Book Certification?

In terms of the certification itself, nothing. Both are Type I Certification and they both enable you to do the same work.

The difference is in the core section only, an unproctored (open book) grade for the core section will not count towards a Type II, Type III, or Universal certification.

Therefore, if a Type II, Type III or Universal Certification is desired you must retake and pass the core section in the proctored environment.