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EPA Section 609 MVAC Certification

From US Environmental Protection Agency

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What you'll learn

You learn to use motor vehicle air conditioning recovery and recycling equipment correctly, follow the federal service rules, and understand how refrigerant releases harm the ozone layer and climate, then pass an approved test.

  • Proper use of MVAC servicing equipment
  • Applicable regulatory requirements
  • Why refrigerant recovery matters
  • Ozone and climate effects of refrigerant

Source: the provider's official page ↗

Is this right for you?

Level
Beginner People new to this. You can start today with no experience.
What you get
A certification employers can verify, made for the top of your résumé and your LinkedIn profile.
How you learn
Online, self paced.
How to use it
Put it at the top of your résumé and under Licenses and certifications on LinkedIn, with the verification link so hirers can confirm it in seconds. Name it in every application that uses this skill, and send it straight to recruiters and hiring managers.
Why it's worth it
Required to work in this field where it applies, and the first thing employers check. Get it and every door in the field opens.
What you will payDepends on who you areFree for some learners, such as through an employer, school or state program. Check eligibility before you start.
Time
Provider specific.
Before you start
Anyone who repairs or services a motor vehicle air conditioning system for consideration (payment or barter), including MVAC like appliances, must be trained by an EPA approved program and pass its test.
How you are tested
EPA approved program (EPA lists providers such as ASE, ESCO Institute and Universal Technical Institute); delivery varies by provider.
Renewal
Not stated on the EPA program page; check the approved program.
Full cost details
Fees set by each EPA approved Section 609 training and certification program; EPA's page lists no fee.
Where it applies
United States, covered MVAC work

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Checked at the source Oct 13, 2026
Sources and what we verifiedEPA Section 609 technician training and certification programs (last updated June 25, 2026): who needs it, approved program list ↗

What we verified: Rechecked Oct 13, 2026 on the EPA page (last updated June 25, 2026). EPA does not state fees, expiration, or whether tests are open book; contact the approved program.

Fees and eligibility can change. Confirm current terms with the issuer before you pay.

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