System Air Conditioner Maintenance Technician Qualification Management and Operation Regulations

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

These regulations aim to establish guidelines for the management and operation of the "System Air Conditioner Maintenance Technician Qualification" exam (hereinafter referred to as "exam") conducted by the Korea System Air Conditioner Facility Maintenance Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Association"). The goal is to ensure the fair and efficient execution of the exam.

Chapter 2: Exam Department

Article 2 (Division of Exam Duties)

① The technical exam committee chair shall perform the following duties:

• Supervision and management of exam-related duties
• Improvement of the exam system
• General management and oversight of technical exams

② The exam planning officer shall perform the following duties:

• Preparation and announcement of exam plans
• Management of financial matters related to the technical qualification exam
• Other matters concerning the management and operation of the technical qualification exam

③ The exam administration officer shall perform the following duties:

• Receipt of applications, exam venue management, and supervision of the exam
• Preparation, management, and printing of exam questions
• Management of successful candidates and issuance of certificates
• Execution of the exam (placement of supervisors, installation of venues, conduct of the exam, etc.)
• Post-exam management of successful candidates

Chapter 3: Exam Standards and Methods

Article 3 (Qualification Categories)

The qualification category consists of one category, named "System Air Conditioner Maintenance Technician."

Article 4 (Qualification Level, Exam Method, Exam Subjects)

① The exam is conducted in two parts: a written exam and an interview exam. The details are as follows:

• Subjects for the exam are as specified in the exam syllabus.
• The exam format will generally consist of multiple-choice questions, though short answer questions may also be included.

② The qualification, exam level, and subjects are as follows:

• Exam Methods and Subjects

  Qualification Category	Level	Exam Method	Exam Subjects (Fields or Areas)	Exam Duration
  System Air Conditioner Maintenance Technician	None (Single Level)	Written	System air conditioner cleaning System air conditioner cleaning management System air conditioner repair and maintenance Electrical safety and chemicals	40 minutes per subject
  		Interview	System air conditioner cleaning System air conditioner cleaning management Electrical safety and equipment	Total 1 hour

Article 5 (Eligibility for the Exam)

① Eligibility for the exam is as follows:

• The applicant must be at least 18 years old on the day of the exam.
• The applicant must be physically healthy and able to complete the required training for the exam.

Article 6 (Exemption from Part of the Exam)

Candidates who hold certain qualifications issued by the Association may be exempt from related subjects.

Article 7 (Pass Criteria)

• For the written exam, a passing score of 60% is required across all subjects. However, if any subject is scored below 40%, the candidate will fail the exam.
• Candidates who pass the written exam are eligible for the interview exam, which is held for a maximum of two attempts. A passing score of 60% is required in the interview exam.

Chapter 4: Exam Application

Article 8 (Exam Information)

The technical exam committee may publish an exam guide containing information such as the qualification categories, eligibility, required documents, exam methods, subjects, exam dates, venues, and instructions for candidates.

Article 9 (Application Form)

Candidates who wish to apply for the exam must submit an application form along with the required eligibility documents.

Article 10 (Application Deadline)

• Applications and payment of exam fees must be completed during business hours.
• The application officer will verify the application form and eligibility documents and accept the application.
• Applications may be submitted online via the Association’s official website or through email/fax, or by mail.
• Admission tickets will be issued after the application deadline, and if there is an issue, they may be issued before the exam date.
• Applicants must accurately complete the required fields on the application form and submit the necessary documents.

Article 11 (Exam Number Allocation)

The exam number will be allocated based on the designated allocation system after the application process.

Article 12 (Exam Fees)

• Candidates must pay a specified exam fee.
• The exam fee is non-refundable unless there has been an overpayment.
• The fee must be paid during the application process and is typically paid in cash.
• No refunds will be given if the candidate cancels the exam.

Chapter 5: Exam Preparation

Article 13 (Setting up Exam Venues)

Exam venues must be equipped with appropriate facilities to ensure the safety and security of the exam.

Article 14 (Supervision and Support Staff)

Supervisors and other staff must be assigned to ensure that the exam is conducted fairly and efficiently.