Moraine Valley offers EPA certification refresher course, testing

      Individuals with HVAC training who need the required EPA 608 certification can enroll in a refresher course that includes the certification exam at Moraine Valley Community College, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills. Courses will be offered on Saturday, January 26, and Saturday, March 23, from 8 to 11 a.m. Each course costs $99.

      The course is taught by industry professional HVAC instructors and includes a study guide. After the class, participants can take a computer based test for Type I, II, III, and Universal certification. EPA 608 certification is required to service building air conditioning and refrigeration units and to purchase refrigerants.

      Register today in person at the Registration Office, located in S125 on campus,  or by calling (708) 974-2110 (TTY for the hearing impaired 708-974-9556). Participants also can register online at morainevalley.edu by selecting “Register for Noncredit Classes” under Academic Focus then “Search, register and pay for noncredit classes.” Use the course codes MP5-600-271 (January) and -272 (March).

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      For news media inquiries, call Jessica Crotty, College and Community Relations coordinator, at (708) 974-5281, or e-mail her at  crotty@morainevalley.edu.