North
American Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE)is the leading certification program
for technicians in the heating, ventilation,
air-conditioning, and refrigeration (HVAC/R)
industry and is the only test supported by the
entire industry.
NATE exams reflect a consensus opinion of what
technicians need to know to effectively
service and install today's sophisticated HVAC
systems.
As an independent, non-profit national
organization supported by a broad-based
coalition of industry leaders, NATE represents
a shared commitment to improving the HVAC/R
industry through voluntary testing and
certification. NATE supporters include
contractors, distributors, education and
training providers, manufacturers,
technicians, utilities, and their respective
trade associations.
Testing organizations using NATE-approved
proctors administer certification tests
nationwide, all year long.
To
date the candidate passing rate remains
constant at 66%-68% for the new NATE ACE
test of their choice. This is because
more candidates are studying and reviewing the
material before taking the test. Scores
of candidates who have taken a refresher
course or formal training classes are
generally 7-13% higher than those who have
not.
