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Advanced Diagnostics and Troubleshooting for Hydronic HVAC Systems
Certification
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Rochester
Rochester, NY
Next start
Rolling enrollment
Duration
1 Week
App fee
—
Tuition
$1,795 for the Program
RETA Authorized Instructor — RAI
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RETA Authorized Instructor (RAI) is designed to assess the mastery of advanced refrigeration system concepts and operations at a level that qualifies a candidate to assist prospective CARO, CIRO, CRES, and CRST candidates with their preparations and activities required to earn RETA credentials. RAI candidates must demonstrate both teaching experience and knowledge of the content in all RETA publications that are designed to prepare operators and others to meet RETA certification requirements.
Certifying Organization
Refrigerating Engineers & Technicians Association
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 3 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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