ARLINGTON, VA — North American Technician Excellence (NATE) has been approved under the provisions of Section 122 of Public Law 106-419 to provide certification tests to veterans and other eligible individuals. NATE had its tests specifically approved for the G.I. Bill.
The NATE — Air Conditioning Excellence (ACE) series of tests covers both installation and service of HVACR residential and light commercial equipment. Currently, there are five specialties in which a technician can become certified: air conditioning, air distribution, gas heating, heat pumps, and oil heating.