Career Details

Certificate Member

Description

Certificate Membership is a classification of RSES membership, which originated in 1935. Exclusive to RSES members, this designation is earned after successfully passing a rigorous examination.The CM examination tests 18 categories of knowledge required in the installation and servicing of refrigeration and air conditioning equipment. It requires a thorough understanding of the fundamentals of mechanical refrigeration theory, as well as working knowledge of installation, service and troubleshooting procedures.

Certifying Organization

RSES - Refrigeration Service Engineers Society

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? Yes

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

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National Air Ducts Cleaning Association

Type

B - Advanced

Certificate name

EPA Section 608 Certification

Certifying Organization

RSES - Refrigeration Service Engineers Society

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certificate Member Specialist

Certifying Organization

RSES - Refrigeration Service Engineers Society

Type

B - Advanced

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