Archive for October 2020
UNDERSTANDING EPA 608 CERTIFICATION
The EPA 608 Certification (part of the Federal Clean Air Act) is a required one-time test for any technician who maintains, services, repairs, or disposes of appliances that contain regulated refrigerants. You’ll Need Knowledge of Refrigerants There are two refrigerants that are tightly regulated by the EPA and are especially important to understand for the 608 certification.…
Read MorePATHS TO BECOME AN ELECTRICIAN
If you’re thinking about becoming an electrician, then you’ve probably asked yourself, “How long does it take to become one?” The answer is, it varies. Essentially, there are multiple routes to take. One thing is certain though, it all starts with an apprenticeship. An electrical apprenticeship is a combination of on-the-job training (OJT) and related…
Read MoreTRADES VOCATIONAL TRAINING, NO CLASSROOMS, NO PRESSURE
Never has the need for skilled workers been so strong. In this new world of uncertainty, learning a skilled trade promises one of the most reliable means of making a living — particularly in light of high youth unemployment levels in the U.S. and the debt-ridden college route (the average total cost for a 4-year degree…
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