10601336EPA 608 Certification
Course Information
Description
This course is designed to prepare students for the 608 certification test. This course includes the testing itself. According to the EPA clean air act, section 608, in regards to CFCs, in order to purchase refrigerant or handle or repair any refrigeration system, you must take and pass the EPA certification exam. Students also complete R410 safety training.
Total Credits
1
Course Competencies
  1. Practice shop safety
    Assessment Strategies
    Written objective test
    Lab performance
    Criteria
    Describe basic shop safety rules
    Perform lockout/tagout procedures
    Choose the correct personal protective equipment for given tasks
    Identify potential safety hazards that can be minimized by shop cleanliness
    Describe safe practices for lifting and transporting heavy objects
    Handle tools and chemicals appropriately

  2. Assess core section material
    Assessment Strategies
    Empty Outline Activity
    Written test
    Criteria
    Evaluate the Clean Air Act
    Define the Montreal Protocol
    Describe sales restrictions
    Review transporting and storage regulations

  3. Evaluate how our environment is affected by refrigerants
    Assessment Strategies
    Kahoot activity
    Written objective test
    Criteria
    Examine atmospheric make up and effects of ozone depleting refrigerants
    Differentiate between Ozone Depletion Potential (ODP) and Global Warming Potential (GWP)
    Analyze regulations and guidance that govern the protection of our environment as it pertains to refrigerants

  4. Analyze various refrigerants
    Assessment Strategies
    Empty Outline Activity
    Written objective test
    Criteria
    Review color coding system used for tanks and equipment containing refrigerants
    Identify Ozone depleting refrigerants and their make up
    Assess chemical make-up of refrigerants and their associated risk factors
    Identify applications related to various refrigerants
    Evaluate oils and other special considerations for each refrigerant

  5. Examine tools and equipment
    Assessment Strategies
    Formal demonstration
    Lab performance
    Written Test
    Criteria
    Demonstrate proper practices when working with refrigerants
    Use appropriate safety apparel for the task being performed
    Practice the proper use of hand tools and equipment
    Demonstrate proper care and maintenance of tools and equipment

  6. Dissect Type I Certification material
    Assessment Strategies
    Defining features matrix
    Written test
    Criteria
    Identify requirements of type 1 certification to include dates of enforcement
    Asses equipment needs
    Describe leak repair requirements
    Analyze recovery and handling techniques used on type 1 equipment

  7. Evaluate Type II Certification material
    Assessment Strategies
    Kahoot activity
    Written test
    Lab performance
    Criteria
    Demonstrate techniques for leak detection
    Identify leak repair requirements type 2 equipment
    Capture regulatory requirements for recovery activities
    Demonstrate recovery techniques
    Review accepted industry guidance and practices
    Analyze safety guidance associated with type 2 procedures and equipment

  8. Interpret Type III Certification material
    Assessment Strategies
    Written test
    Project work
    Criteria
    Demonstrate techniques for leak detection
    Identify leak repair requirements type III equipment
    Capture regulatory requirements for recovery activities
    Demonstrate recovery techniques
    Review accepted industry guidance and practices
    Describe recharging techniques
    Analyze safety guidance associated with type III procedures and equipment
    Explain operation of a purge unit and other important accessories in a type III system

  9. Complete the EPA 608 Certification exam
    Assessment Strategies
    Written test
    Criteria
    Review all associated videos
    Explore all lecture written material to include Introduction portions
    Complete all lab activities
    Achieve a minimum of 70% in the core section as well as each of the other three sections that a technician is required to be certified in.