EPA Section 609 MVAC Technician Certification PreparationApproved ProgramsMVAC Requirements
609Section 609 MVAC GuideCertification · Refrigerants · Shop compliance
Motor vehicle air conditioning certification

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Choose the equipment you service, find an EPA-approved training program, learn recovery and refrigerant rules, and keep technician and shop compliance in one place.

Check my certification routeStart a 10-question diagnostic
Who needs itPaid MVAC serviceCash or bartering
How to earn itApproved programTraining plus passing test
EquipmentCertifiedRefrigerant-compatible
Shop records3 yearsRecovered-refrigerant destinations
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01I need a valid providerFind an EPA-approved program

Use the current EPA list before paying for training or testing.

02I am confused about credentialsCompare Section 608 and 609

Match stationary systems, road vehicles, and MVAC-like equipment to the right certification.

03I do not know what to studyOpen the eight-module guide

Rules, recovery, equipment, refrigerants, environmental safety, records, and service workflow.

04I need useful questionsUse the free practice center

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05I own or manage a shopComplete the shop checklist

Equipment certification, technician proof, records, destinations, fittings, and refrigerant purchasing.

06I already passed but lost proofReplace a certification card

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Section 609 service flow

Five controls keep the work compliant.

  1. 1
    Identify the vehicle refrigerant

    Use labels, fittings, vehicle information, and approved procedures.

  2. 2
    Use certified compatible equipment

    Do not defeat unique fittings or mix refrigerants.

  3. 3
    Recover before opening

    Remove refrigerant before service that can reasonably release it.

  4. 4
    Recycle or reclaim before reuse

    Recovered refrigerant cannot simply be returned untreated.

  5. 5
    Verify and document

    Complete the service record and required shop compliance records.

Important distinction

Certification is personal. Equipment filing is a shop duty.

A Section 609 card proves technician training. A new shop also certifies its approved equipment to the EPA Regional Office and keeps required records.

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