EPA Section 608 Prep Course

Section 608 of the Federal Clean Air Act requires that all persons who maintain, service, repair or dispose of appliances that contain ozone depleting refrigerants be certified in proper handling techniques.

Why Take an EPA 608 Prep Course?

If you work in the HVACR industry, earning your EPA Section 608 certification is more than just a good idea, it’s essential. Federal law requires certification for anyone who handles refrigerants, and many employers won’t hire technicians without it.

This EPA 608 prep course gives you the knowledge and confidence to pass the exam the first time. You’ll learn safe refrigerant handling, proper recovery procedures, leak prevention, and the regulations every technician needs to know.

By completing the course, you’ll:

• Prepare to take the EPA 608 certification exam
• Strengthen your technical knowledge of HVACR systems
• Protect yourself, your customers, and the environment
• Gain a competitive edge when applying for HVACR jobs

Course Description

In partnership with ESCO Institute, the PHCC Academy's® EPA Section 608 Online Preparatory Course is an interactive and engaging way to learn all the regulatory requirements for obtaining your EPA Section 608 certification.

This course is broken into 4 sections and contains text, lecture, flashcards as well as practice questions.

• Engaging content
• Integrated flashcards to help you remember important terms
• Review/practice questions throughout
• Available in single sections (Core, Type I, Type II, Type III)

This virtual course will prepare students, apprentices and technicians at all levels of their career for all four sections of the EPA Section 608 examination. Exam is purchased separately.
Areas: Core, Type I, Type II, Type III.

Course Syllabus

Who Should Take This Course?

The EPA 608 Prep Course is designed for anyone in the HVACR field who needs to become certified to handle refrigerants. It’s especially valuable for:

• Entry-Level Technicians: New to HVACR and need certification to begin working with refrigerants.
• Apprentices & Students: Currently in training programs and want to boost job readiness with certification.
• Experienced Technicians: Working in the field but not yet certified, or looking to refresh knowledge before taking the exam.
• Contractors & Business Owners: Expanding services to include refrigerant handling and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.
• Career Advancers: Anyone pursuing promotions or new job opportunities where EPA 608 certification is required.

If you plan to work with refrigerants in any capacity, this course will help prepare you to pass the EPA 608 exam and move your career forward.

Additional Information

• Free practice exams are available on the ESCO website to download.
• Sign up for practice exam bundle (free) on ESCO website.
• See test topics as outlined by the EPA.