Technician certification

NATE’s CHP-5 certification path diagram.

North American Technician Excellence Update: Flexibility for HVAC Techs

The certification company’s revamped option let techs feel more at home with the process

Robert Beverly

June 23, 2021

One Comment

NATE’s biggest rollout last year was its CHP-5 certification pathway.

Jose De La Portilla Receives NATE Golden Toolbox Award

He earned his first NATE certification in 2004 and became a NATE proctor shortly thereafter

September 23, 2016

No Comments

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced that Jose De La Portilla of Lennox HVAC Learning Solutions has been awarded the 2016 Golden Toolbox Award. The award recognizes an industry professional who demonstrates outstanding service, support, and advocacy for technician certification.

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification ensures contractors, their employers, and prospective customers that the individual performing the work is qualified, educated, and knowledgeable.

NATE Certification Affirms Contracting Competency

NATE is developing new certifications to continue the progress of technicians nationwide

Nick Kostora

September 12, 2016

No Comments

Whatever their reasons may be for seeking out certification, NATE offers a bevy of programs and aims to help technicians across the country constantly improve themselves while also providing value to other segments of the industry.

NATE Launches New Exams

Certificates provide pathway to professional development and certification

February 8, 2016

No Comments

As with the NATE certification exams, these two new certificate exams were developed by the NATE technical committee, comprised of experts from various industry sectors, including manufacturing, distribution, education and training, and contractors.

NATE Awards Golden Toolbox

Award Recognizes Outstanding HVAC Industry Professional

November 25, 2013

No Comments

The Golden Toolbox award recognizes an industry professional who demonstrates outstanding service, support, and advocacy for technician certification.

John Lanier was recently named chief operating officer for North American Technician Excellence.

NATE Appoints John Lanier as COO

Increasing Technician Certification, Consumer Awareness Top Goals for Lanier

July 1, 2013

No Comments

The Air-Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute (AHRI) and North American Technician Excellence (NATE) recently announced the appointment of John Lanier as NATE’s new chief operating officer (COO).

NATE Presents Golden Toolbox

October 29, 2012

No Comments

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) announced that Charles “Chuck” White, vice president of technical and code services, Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and president of Repairs Inc., is the recipient of the seventh annual Golden Toolbox award.

Basics of Maintaining NATE Certification

Robert (Bobby) Ring

October 22, 2012

No Comments

The continual changes in HVACR require us all to stay ahead of the curve by regularly updating our knowledge and information about the industry, equipment, and regulations. For technicians, maintaining North American Technician Excellence (NATE) certification is a great way to demonstrate their current, continuing expertise.

Oct. 12, 2012: NATE Presents Chuck White with Golden Toolbox Award

October 12, 2012

No Comments

North American Technician Excellence (NATE) has announced that Charles “Chuck” White, vice president of technical and code services for the Plumbing-Heating-Cooling Contractors Association (PHCC) and president of Repairs Inc., is the recipient of the seventh annual Golden Toolbox Award.