| NATE CERTIFIED TECHNICIANSNorth American
Technician Excellence, Inc. (NATE) is the leading certification program
for technicians in the heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, and
refrigeration (HVAC/R) industry and is the only test supported by the
entire industry. Vision:
Develop and promote excellence in the
installation and service of HVAC equipment and systems.
Mission:
To recognize high-quality industry technicians
through voluntary testing and certification.
Who Benefits from NATE?
Consumers
As NATE's momentum builds, consumers have good reasons
to trust in the NATE-certified technicians: peace of mind, better system
efficiency (and lower utility bills), comfort, and cost savings.
Technicians
Quality begins at the individual level. With NATE
certification under their belts, technicians are finally recognized and
rewarded for their expertise. Certification provides the competitive
edge needed to succeed in installing and servicing today's sophisticated
heating and cooling equipment. And as consumers gain awareness of NATE,
the image of the entire industry-and those who work in it-soars.
Contractors
Highly qualified, NATE-certified technicians give
contractors a valuable asset: better customer service with fewer
callbacks. And that can mean more business and a better bottom line.
In fact, nearly 9 out of 10 consumers prefer a certified technician to
service their HVAC/R systems, according to a survey by Decision Analyst
for Contracting Business magazine. When it comes to hiring, contractors
recognize that NATE-certified technicians have proven their systems
proficiency.
Educators and Trainers
NATE's uniform standard of knowledge helps educators and
trainers better prepare the technician workforce of tomorrow and
underscores the importance of ongoing education to career success.
Manufacturers and Distributors
Nationally recognized for its stringent standards, NATE
testing and certification encourages proper installation and service of
HVAC equipment by highly skilled and trained technicians. Manufacturers
and distributors reap the benefits with fewer warranty returns of
defect-free components and ultimately, a better bottom line.
Utilities
Endorsed by the U.S. Department of Energy, the NATE
program turns out technicians who are highly skilled in the proper
installation and service of HVAC equipment, which means equipment that
operates at peak efficiency, helping utilities achieve load shape and
energy goals. |
