Butcher Distributors, Inc. is pleased to be offering a NATE certification review course and test. NATE, which stands for North American Technician Excellence, Inc., 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. The first NATE class and test will be held at the Landmark Hotel in Hammond, LA on November 29, 2007.
There is an enormous value to having NATE certification. NATE-certified technicians have fewer callbacks than technicians who aren’t NATE-certified. When on a warranty call, their expenses are about 30% lower than non-certified technicians and their billing efficiency is also higher than technicians who aren’t NATE certified. It’s as simple as 1-2-3: fewer callbacks, lower warranty expenses, and higher billing efficiency rate. This all translates into more profit and financial stability for you. Technicians taking the test can prove they're the best. Those who pass can wear the NATE patch, a symbol recognized by the industry.
NATE exams are multiple-choice, knowledge-based, and test what 80% of technicians have an 80% chance of encountering once yearly. There are six NATE Installation tests and six NATE Service tests; a CORE and five specialty tests in Service or Installation. Specialties include Air Distribution, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Gas
Heating and Oil Heating. Candidates have four hours to complete a NATE test session
To earn NATE certification, a technician must pass both a CORE and a SPECIALTY test with a grade of 70% or higher on each. There are 50 questions on CORE tests and 100 on SPECIALTY tests. When a technician passes both a
CORE and a SPECIALTY of his choice, he/she is sent a wallet card reflecting the certifications earned or credited, a certificate for the certification earned, and a NATE patch and specialty chevron for the test passed.
WHICH TEST TO TAKE:
Heat Pump or A/C?
Certifying in Heat Pump will automatically certify you for A/C.
Service or Installation?
By certifying in Service, you will automatically certify in Installation.
HOW TO PREPARE: See
CLASS SCHEDULE: See Back
WILL THERE BE ANOTHER CLASS:
If you wish to spread your technicians over multiple classes or you cannot make the class on Thursday, November 29, please complete the interest card on the back of the registration form. There is another NATE class scheduled for
Wednesday, January 16, 2008. Butcher is willing to set up additional classes in various locations such as Lafayette,
Jackson, Hammond, or New Orleans, depending where there is the greatest interest.
QUESTIONS: Contact Neal Bienvenu or Dave Falgoust at (800) 960-2500

LOCATION: Landmark Hotel; 2000 S. Morrison Blvd.; Hammond, LA; (985) 345-1560
TIME: 8:00am - 4:30pm; (Sign-In begins at 7:30a)
PREPARATION:
Butcher Distributors will offer a 3 hour review course for the CORE test on the day of the examination.
We are offering the CORE review course since it is considered the most difficult to pass. Before the test day, we recommend the following review material to better prepare and successfully complete the certification:
1) E-Learning: Take the 13 E-Learning classes at tranelearningresources.com
If you do not have an account, register for a new account.
Your registration code is trtech07
2) DeWalt HVAC Certification Booklet: Contact Butcher New Orleans for availability: (800) 960-2500. Cost $30.
3) res.org/main/index.cfm and
CLASS SCHEDULE:
7:30a - 8:00a Sign - In. You will need a picture ID or Drivers License. You will be given a Trane calculator.
8:00a - 11:00a CORE Service Review. Instructor is Neal Bienvenu
11:00a - 12:00p Lunch. Provided by Butcher Distributors
12:00p - 12:15p Testing Instructions. You will need to leave your cell phone in your vehicle.
12:15p - 4:15p NATE Testing
ADDITIONAL TESTING:
If you wish to take additional tests, you will be allowed to do so if time permits. The fee will be $100/per additional test.