AHR NATE Class + Test

By October 24, 2019

AHR NATE Class + Test

Title: NATE Testing & Review

Description:

Bryan Orr with HVACRSchool.com will offer a general, technical NATE review from 8am-11:30am and proctor a session of North American Technician Excellence (NATE) technician certification testing in the afternoon from 1pm-5pm.

The Review will cover elements of the CORE, Air Conditioning and Heat Pump exams and how the concepts apply to the field as well as some fun and terrible Dad jokes.

Price = $200.00 for Test & Review

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