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EPA 608 Certification Syllabus
EPA-mandated certification for HVAC technicians who handle refrigerants under the Clean Air Act. The full EPA 608 Certification syllabus: 6 subjects, 21 chapters, 75 topics and 69 sub-topics, with 302 flashcards written against it.
EPA 608 Certification subjects
EPA 608 Certification has 6 subjects. Each one is listed below with its chapters in syllabus order; open a subject for every topic and sub-topic inside them.
Core: Clean Air Act Regulations and Ozone Science
- Ozone Depletion and Atmospheric Science · 3 topics
- Clean Air Act and Montreal Protocol Framework · 4 topics
- Refrigerant Classification and Substitutes · 4 topics
Core: Recovery, Recycling, Reclamation and Safety
- Recovery, Recycling, and Reclamation Distinctions · 4 topics
- Recovery Equipment Standards and Certification · 4 topics
- Refrigerant Handling Safety · 4 topics
- Shipping, Disposal, and Recordkeeping · 4 topics
Type I: Small Appliances
- Definition and Scope of Small Appliances · 3 topics
- Recovery Requirements for Small Appliances · 4 topics
- Service and Repair Techniques · 4 topics
Type II: High-Pressure Appliances
- High-Pressure Appliance Definition and Refrigerants · 3 topics
- Recovery and Evacuation Requirements · 4 topics
- Leak Detection and Repair Requirements · 3 topics
- Charging, Servicing, and System Cleanup · 4 topics
Type III: Low-Pressure Appliances
- Low-Pressure Appliance Definition and Refrigerants · 3 topics
- Recovery and Evacuation for Low-Pressure Systems · 3 topics
- Leak Detection and Purge Unit Operation · 3 topics
- Charging, Pressurizing, and Safety · 4 topics
Certification, Compliance, and Professional Practice
- EPA 608 Certification Structure · 3 topics
- Sales Restrictions and Apprentice Rules · 3 topics
- Reporting, Penalties, and Ethics · 4 topics
EPA 608 Certification flashcards
302 question-and-answer cards across 6 subject decks, each shown in full on its subject page.
- Core: Clean Air Act Regulations and Ozone Science — 51 cards
- Core: Recovery, Recycling, Reclamation and Safety — 50 cards
- Type I: Small Appliances — 51 cards
- Type II: High-Pressure Appliances — 50 cards
- Type III: Low-Pressure Appliances — 50 cards
- Certification, Compliance, and Professional Practice — 50 cards
EPA 608 Certification syllabus FAQ
What subjects are in the EPA 608 Certification syllabus?
EPA 608 Certification covers 6 subjects: Core: Clean Air Act Regulations and Ozone Science, Core: Recovery, Recycling, Reclamation and Safety, Type I: Small Appliances, Type II: High-Pressure Appliances, Type III: Low-Pressure Appliances and Certification, Compliance, and Professional Practice.
How many chapters and topics are in the EPA 608 Certification syllabus?
21 chapters and 75 topics, broken down further into 69 sub-topics, across 6 subjects. Core: Recovery, Recycling, Reclamation and Safety is the largest subject, with 16 topics in 4 chapters.
Are there EPA 608 Certification flashcards?
Yes — 302 question-and-answer flashcards in 6 subject decks. Each deck is printed in full on its subject page here, and the same cards are in the Examius app with spaced repetition. The free plan covers one exam of your choice, including its flashcards; Examius Pro, a one-time purchase, unlocks every other exam and deck.
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