Heating - Electrical - Air Conditioning

The Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act of 2006 (Perkins IV) requires Documentation of Competency (Student attainment of an industry-recognized credential).

HVAC Excellence offers three assessment programs, two for secondary and one for post secondary programs. The exams are based, in part, on the “National Skills Standards”. The comparative analysis reports, aids in fulfilling the performance indicators for "No Child Left Behind" & “Carl D Perkins Act” Federal legislation.

Secondary (High School) Assessments

Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T.) - Secondary students taking the H.E.A.T. exam who successfully pass the 100 question test are awarded a certificate of achievement. In order to accommodate geographic differences two versions are available. Both versions cover basic electricity, the vapor compression cycle and either gas heat or oil heat.

Heating, Electrical, Air Conditioning Technology (H.E.A.T) Plus - A comprehensive end of program assessment containing the H.E.A.T. competencies plus computer literacy, safety, related math, employability skills, work ethics and an performance component (hands-on).

(Sample Screen of Statistical Reports Available)

Test administrators (proctors) have access to on-line reports to measure the effectiveness of their training.

For additional information on the H.E.A.T. and H.E.A.T. Plus programs, contact HVAC Excellence toll free at 1-800-394-5268.

Educators and trainers learn more about offering the exams and the exam development process.