ICE (Industry Competency Exam) tests measure industry-agreed standards of basic competency for entry-level (one year or less) technicians. ICE is the only industry validated test for entry-level technicians. ICE has required participation by over 360 schools and is an excellent pretest for NATE. To keep tests current with new technology each question is validated yearly by a diverse industry group consisting of manufacturers and contractors.

There are three different tests available:

• Residential Air Conditioning and Heating (equipment 5 tons or smaller)
  
  The Residential Air Conditioning and Heating exam consists of six sections:
  
  
  1. Core
  2. Air Distribution
  3. Air Conditioning
  4. Heat Pumps
  5. Gas Heating
  6. Oil Heating
     
     NOTE: Passing of the Core section is required for competency in any of the other five sections.
     
     
• Light Commercial Air Conditioning and Heating (equipment 6-20 tons)
• Commercial Refrigeration

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