Who Should Get the ccAHSP Assessor Certificate of Knowledge?

Anyone who is part of the energy efficiency and clean  energy workforce and meets the prerequisites can take the ccASHP Assessor Certificate of Knowledge exam. The prerequisites can be found in the Scheme Handbook. 

How To Get Started

• Training: Formal training is not required. However, there are organizations that offer training programs which can be highly beneficial, and a list of these can be found under Resources below.
• ​Cost: The ccASHP Assessor Certificate of Knowledge online exam is $175.
  • Note: Candidates who need to retake the exam for a passing score must pay the fees above for each attempt
• Prerequisites: Prerequisites help potential test takers determine their readiness to challenge the exam. Prerequisites include at least one of the following:
  • BPI Certification 
  • NATE Heat Pump (Service or Installation)  
  • RESNET HERS Rater or RFI  
  • HVAC Excellence Heat Pump (Employment Ready or Professional Technician)  
  • Energy Skilled Heat Pump: Energy Skilled Heat Pump Programs | Building Science Education 
  • Or similar industry credentials   
  • At least 1 year of technical trades instruction, including HS-level vocational instruction, or  
  • At least 1 year of work experience in a field directly related to heating and cooling systems, such as HVAC installation, maintenance, energy auditing, or building performance assessment.  
• Candidates confirm their qualifications through a self-reporting checklist online before they take the exam. BPI conducts random audits to maintain program integrity. 
• Exam Information: 
  • The open book multiple-choice exam consists of 75 scored multiple-choice questions. There is no time limit for the exam.  
  • The exam passing score is 80%.
  • ​BPI certificate exams are available online and can be taken any day of the week, at any time.  In accessing the BPI Certificate Portal, you will be able to complete the prerequisite checklist, pay the fee, and take the exam.    
  • Please note: If an applicant’s credential is revoked for any reason, they will not be eligible for a refund. 

BPI Certified Professionals can earn six (6) BPI CEU credits by passing the ccASHP Assessor exam and uploading their ccASHP Assessor Certificate of Knowledge through BPI’s CEU Portal. 

Click here to get started
 

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Resources:

• Air Source Heat Pump Installer and Consumer Resources 
• Design Load Calculation Tools 
• Cold Climate Air Source Heat Pump (ccASHP)  Product List 
• ENERGY STAR® Program Requirements Product Specification for Central Air Conditioner and Heat Pump Equipment
• CEE Residential Electric HVAC Resources
• Climate Zone Map from IECC 2021 
• Energy Skilled for Contractors

Trainings:

• ​Heat Pump Videos
• Free clean heat training and resources: NYSERDA Clean Heat Training
• Free ASHP trainings and learning opportunities: ComEd Contractor Training 
• Free heat pump technology education and training: Michigan Heat Pump Collaborative 
• The BENEFIT program, led by ICAST in partnership with the U.S. Department of Energy, offers free training on Cold-Climate Air-Source Heat Pumps (ccASHPs)
  • Select course title: Heat Pump Service, Design, Installation
• HVAC-U DOE Energy Skilled Courses

cASHP Certificate Verification

Employers and partners can use this tool to verify that an individual has earned the ccASHP Assessor Certificate of Knowledge.
 

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The development of this certification was made possible through the generous support of TRC, whose commitment to workforce education and best practices in the home performance industry played a vital role in its creation. We’re grateful for their partnership in ensuring professionals have access to high-quality credentials that advance excellence across the field.

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