Voluntary Certification Program
By ARTA, Inc.
Why Voluntary Certification ?
ARTA, Inc. feels that a Voluntary Certification program is the first step in
improving the overall safety within the industry. All test results taken
via this Web Site are kept
CONFIDENTIAL
and are only released upon request by the person who completed
the test. Business Owners may also benefit from this program as it allows
the Owner to assess the overall Technical knowledge of the Technician or
Operator tested. The Business test program is somewhat different and
requires the Owner/Employer to administer the test in a controlled enviroment.
The results are then sent back to the employer for review..
Our research indicates that many of our Ammonia based refrigeration systems are
being operated by Operator/Technicians, with mechanical skills to repair and
maintain an operating systems, but lack the Technical knowledge required to
support and trouble shoot problems and situations before they occur. Knowing
how to fix it is only half of the required knowledge. Technicians, Owners and
Operators should have a certain Technical knowledge about Ammonia based systems
and finding out that your Freon experience left you a little short could be
the last mistake you make.. It's up to you!
Being in charge of an Ammonia based system is a very large responsibility, as
I am sure you are aware of! But are you aware of the fact that if something
goes really wrong with the system you are in charge of that besides a lot of
finger pointing your Technical system knowledge may be Questioned. What you
say! that's right and most States hold the Operator and the Owner liable for
incidents that have caused loss of life. So are you really willing to go to
prison !!
As the old guy retired that use to run the system he was asked to
train someone on how to operate the plant "Is this You!".. he taught you what
buttons to push and how to start the system up, and gave you the number of
several refrigeration contractors to call if you got in trouble. But the
contractor is not the Operator "YOU ARE" ..!
This information has not been
placed here to scare you into taking the test, we have no real control over
what you do. But the information is fact not fiction, check it out for
yourself. Then maybe a Voluntary Certification program will sound like a
very smart idea! ARTA works with you and for you, we can't protect you
from the high priced lawyers or stop someone from taking you to court, but
we can assist you in developing better safety and technical abilities which
can only assist you and others. This is our goal and has been from day One..
This test program consists of 8 system areas
listed below:
Condensers.
Evaporators.
Compressors.
Pumps.
Vessels.
Valves.
Pressures.
System Safety.
Current testing fee is: $15.00 US Dollars
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Current Certification Fees:
Non-Members "ARTA, Inc." $90.00 US dollars per individual.
Members "Individuals" $45.00 US dollars per Member.
Corporate Sponsors / Business Members $40.00 US dollars per employee.
NOTE: The above listed Certification Program prices include the Testing fee..
How the On-line program works:
You may take the test via this Web Site, the test consists of multiple choice
questions along with text entry areas. All areas must be completed and all
questions answered. The test form will be submitted to ARTA, Inc. for review
and grading. These results will be E-mailed to you. To receive a Certification
Number, Certificate of Completion, Laminated Membership Card and test review
documentation the fees shown above must be paid.
Visa and Master cards are
accepted. All test results " Passing Grade " are kept on file by ARTA, Inc.
and available for
review by any authorized agency. Protect yourself and your employees, your
safety and the safety of others should be in the hands of qualified,
Operators and Technicians.
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