RPA CERTIFICATION EXAMS

Location: Mohawk Valley Community College
When: Thursday - May 30,2009 - 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Type: Paper exam, no reference materials allowed, calculator supplied

WHY CERTIFICATION?

• improve and ensure high performance standards throughout the radiant industry
• recognize experience and skills of radiant technicians
• encourage technicians to seek professional training and continued education
• add credibility and recognition to qualified technicians and the industry
• give confidence to consumers
• recieve a certificate, patch and logo to display

INSTALLER CERTIFICATION

Recommended Prerequisit: Radiant I or similar training
$300 ($150 RPA members)
(100 multiple choice questions - 2 hrs)
The Hydronic Installer Certification recognizes the knowledge base of a technician concerned primarily with the actual hands-on field installation of materials and equipment. A RPA certified installer should have the ability to read properly prepared system design plans and working drawings, select the appropriate equipment, assemble parts and fittings in a neat and orderly fashion, possess the skills required for installing and servicing the systems, and document the installation.

DESIGNER CERTIFICATION

Required: Passed the Installer Certification Exam
Recommended Prerequisit: Radiant I & II or similar training
$300 ($150 RPA members)
(100 multiple choice questions - 2 hrs)
The Hydronic Designer Certification recognizes the knowledge base of a technician concerned primarily with system sizing, design skills and appropriate equipment specification. A RPA certified designer should have the ability to calculate heat loads, appraise design needs, do system layout schematics and drawings, select and size the proper equipment, and provide installers with clear, concise construction documentation. system layout schematics and drawings, select and size the proper equipment, and provide installers with clear, concise construction documentation.

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