An EPA Universal Certification is a certification that enables you to service or dispose of medium to very-high-pressure appliances, except in applications such as small appliances or air conditioning units. To obtain this certification, you must first pass the Core Section of the EPA 608 exam, which discusses the purpose behind industry regulations and each technician’s responsibility to generate an environmentally safe result. The tests are specific to the type of equipment the technician seeks to work on, and they must be administered by an EPA-approved certifying organization. The certification does not expire, and it can be beneficial for your career in several ways. Here are some things you can do with an EPA Universal Certification:

• Refrigeration Service Technician: You can work as a refrigeration service technician, servicing and repairing refrigeration systems.

• Building Engineer: You can work as a building engineer, maintaining and repairing HVAC systems in commercial and residential buildings.

• Refrigeration Tech: You can work as a refrigeration technician, installing, maintaining, and repairing refrigeration systems in various settings.

Having an EPA Universal Certification can also make you more valuable to your current employer, as it can save them money on contractor services and potential fines for non-compliance with EPA regulations.