Certifications

Ammonia Refrigeration Training Solutions (ARTS) is an industrial company. ARTS provides education, training, testing, and certifications. Moreover, ARTS certification are recognized nationally.  If you are simply trying to renew an existing certifications please visit this link.  All certifications are achieved by one of two ways methods. 

  • Successfully passing certification exam with a 70% or higher through ARTS testing system – Apply for certification @ this link

  • Successfully completing ARTS course (online or onsite).  Certification exam given at end of course and included in course fees. Candidates must score 70% or higher.  

ARTS certifications are only valid and supported when active.  In addition to, all certification holders must follow all safety, operational, and maintenance procedures. Furthermore, all said procedures must be accessible, written, trained to, and implemented in the field.  A certified person opening an ammonia refrigeration system to the atmosphere (line break / line opening) must also wear a full-face respirator with ammonia rated filters.   As well they must have a working ammonia sensor clipped around their neck line (breathing zone). Finally, any line opening must incorporate a buddy system.   

ARTS supports supports all organizations, associations, and companies with a mission that focuses on the enhancement of ammonia refrigeration.  Furthermore, ARTS can assist any person to achieve any education credential they or their company wishes within this scope. This will include but not limited to RETA, IIAR, CCPS, NUILPE, and specific AHJ licensing requirements. ARTS is the nations leader in industrial training and certifications. 

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ARTS Certifications are $485 each applicable Onsite or Online course.  

Certifications Available and Suggest Study Materials

  • R-717 Safety Specialist – 75 Questions 

    • Ammonia SDS, Ammonia MSDS, OSHA – Ammonia Refrigeration Overview, EPA – Anhydrous Ammonia Refrigeration Manual, Ammonia Data Books, and Ammonia Safety Materials

  • R-717 PSM / RMP – 120 Questions

    • Study sources – primary
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.119 (Process Safety Management) & EPA 40CFR68 (Risk Management Program)
    • Study sources – secondary
      • CCPS – Implementing Process Safety Management
      • Chemical Process Safety – Daniel Crowl
      • Implementing Process Safety Management for Ammonia Refrigeration – GCAP
      • IIAR –  PSM/RMP Guidelines
      • RETA – Ammonia Refrigeration Compliance Guidelines 
    • Other subjects of interest
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.38 – Emergency Action Plan
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.120 – HazWoper 
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.132 – PPE
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.134 – Respiratory Protection
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.146 – Confined Space
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.147 – Lock/Out Tag Out
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.155 – Fire Protection
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.165 – Employee Alarm Systems
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.252 – Hot Work
      • OSHA 29CFR1910.1200 – Hazard Communication
      • EPA 40 CFR 355 – Release Notifications
      • OSHA and EPA General Duty
      • DHS – CFATS
      • EPA – Tier II
      • Ammonia Safety

  • R-717 Operator 1 – 125 Questions

    • Study sources
      • RETA 1
      • Understanding Industrial Refrigeration from the Inside Out – GCAP
      • Industrial Refrigeration Handbook – Wil Stoecker
      • TPC 461, 462, 463, and 464
      • HVAC and Refrigeration Systems – Ronnie Auvil
      • Refrigeration Principles, Practice & Performance – Chris Langley
      • Theoretical and Practical Ammonia Refrigeration – Redwood
      • Industrial Refrigeration Best Practices – Cascade Energy

  • R-717 Operator 2 – 125 Questions

    • Study sources
      • RETA 2
      • CRO – Certified Refrigeration Operator: An Advanced Understanding – Jeremy Williams
      • Industrial Refrigeration Handbook – Wil Stoecker
      • TPC 463
      • HVAC and Refrigeration Systems – Ronnie Auvil
      • Refrigeration Principles, Practice & Performance – Chris Langley
      • Theoretical and Practical Ammonia Refrigeration – Redwood

  • R-717 Operator 3 / Technician One – 125 Questions

    • Study Sources
      • RETA 3
      • IIAR Standard 2
      • IIAR Standard 6
      • IIAR Bulletin 108
      • IIAR Bulletin 114
      • IIAR Bulletin 116

  • R-717 RAGAGEP / Best Practices – 125 Questions

    • Study Sources
      • IIAR Standard 1
      • IIAR Standard 2
      • IIAR Standard 3
      • IIAR Standard 4
      • IIAR Standard 5
      • IIAR Standard 6
      • IIAR Standard 7
      • IIAR Standard 8
      • IIAR Standard 9 
      • IIAR Bulletin 108
      • IIAR Bulletin 114
      • IIAR Bulletin 116
      • ASHRAE 15
      • ASHRAE 34
      • ASME B31.5
      • ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section VIII Division 1

  • Machinery Room Requirements for R-717 Systems – 75 Questions

    • Study Sources
      • IIAR 2
      • Machinery Room Requirements

  • Inspection / Testing / Maintenance for R-717 Systems – 75 Questions

    • Study Sources
      • IIAR 6
      • Mechanical Integrity Requirements

  • Minimum Safety Requirements for R-717 Systems – 75 Questions

    • Study Sources
      • IIAR 9
      • Ammonia Safety
      • Process Hazard Evaluations
      • Standard Operating Procedures
      • Mechanical Integrity 

  • Industrial R-744 Technician – 125 Questions

    • Study Sources
      • RETA CO2 Handbook
      • IIAR CO2 Databook
      • Natural Refrigerant CO2 – Fornasieri, Zilio, Cecchinato, Corradi, Minetto, and Unviersity of Padova
      • Application Handbook: Industrial Refrigeration Ammonia and CO2 Applications – Danfoss
      • Understanding Industrial Refrigeration from the Inside Out – GCAP
      • RETA 2
      • CRO – Certified Refrigeration Operator: An Advanced Understanding – Jeremy Williams

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