Heat Exchanger Maintenance Engineer

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

This regulation aims to define necessary matters for the management and operation of the “Heat Exchanger Maintenance Engineer” qualification test implemented by the Korea System Air Conditioner Maintenance Association (hereinafter referred to as the “Association”), with the objective of nurturing technical professionals in maintenance, fault inspection, fire prevention, cleaning, and filter replacement. The goal is also to increase small business start-ups and expand employment.

Article 2 (Duties)

On-site duties include the following:

1. Repair and replacement of PCBs and fan motors

2. Repair and replacement of diffusers and remote controllers

3. Cleaning and replacement of pre-filters and HEPA filters

4. Fault diagnosis and safety inspections

5. Air leak detection and repair of spiral ducts and insulation hoses

6. Repair and replacement of inspection ports

7. Pollution level measurement and diagnostics of filters and elements

Chapter 2 Examination Department

Article 3 (Examination Personnel and Organization)

The Association shall establish a Technical Examination Committee to oversee the overall management of the qualification exam, including planning, question setting/grading, and administration.

Article 4 (Division of Responsibilities)

The Technical Examination Committee shall divide and perform the following duties:
① The Chairperson performs:

• Guidance and supervision of examination tasks
• Improvement of examination systems
• Overall management and supervision of exam operations

② The Planning Officer performs:

• Preparation and announcement of the exam plan
• Accounting for the national technical qualification exam
• Other management and operation duties

③ The Questioning & Grading Officer performs:

• Setting and revising exam standards
• Question creation, management, and printing
• Grading and announcement of results

④ The Administration Officer performs:

• Application receipt, test site setup, and exam supervision
• Certificate issuance and management
• Execution of the exam including staff allocation
• Post-management of certificate holders

Chapter 3 Examination Standards

Article 5 (Examination Criteria)

The test evaluates whether the candidate understands all aspects of heat exchanger maintenance, including components, laws, standards, procedures, and methods.

Article 6 (Subjects)

The subjects and major content are as follows:

Qualification & Level	Method	Subject	Main Content
Heat Exchanger Maintenance Engineer (Single Level)	Written	Theory & General	Principles and basics of heat exchangers Parts names and equipment Inspection methods Capacity calculation Duct and insulation material specification calculation
	Practical	Inspection & Maintenance Methods	Disassembly and assembly Fault diagnosis Parts replacement Branch pipe connection Duct piping connection Diffuser removal and assembly Filter condition diagnosis Filter replacement Tool safety usage Air leak treatment Control operation Trial operation and check Element replacement diagnosis Control operation and fault diagnosis Safety maintenance procedures

Article 6 (Examination Method & Passing Criteria)

Qualification	Level	Method	Format	Passing Criteria
Heat Exchanger Maintenance Engineer	Single	Written	60 minutes 25 questions	Minimum 60 points
		Practical (2 hrs)	Disassembly & assembly Parts replacement Duct piping Filter condition diagnosis Filter replacement Air leak treatment Trial operation Element diagnosis Control operation & fault diagnosis Maintenance safety procedures	Minimum 60 points

Article 7 (Question Setting & Management)

Questions must be finalized at least one week prior to the exam by a committee of at least three members and kept confidential until the exam day.

Article 8 (Exam Execution)

Each exam must have at least one supervisor. Any misconduct must be reported to the Technical Examination Committee.

Article 9 (Misconduct Regulations)

Applicants committing any of the following during the exam will have their results voided and be banned from taking any Association exam for 3 years:
1. Talking during the exam
2. Copying answers from others
3. Exchanging information via communication devices
4. Disobeying supervisor instructions
5. Any other unfair behavior

Article 10 (Certification Fees)

Qualification	Level	Examination Fees			Other
		Written	Practical	Total
Heat Exchanger Maintenance Engineer	Single	₩250,000	None	₩250,000	Includes lectures, exam fee, certificate issuance, and materials

Chapter 4 Eligibility & Application

Article 11 (Eligibility)

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and must have passed the Association’s System Air Conditioner Cleaning Technician qualification exam.

Article 12 (Application Submission)

Applications must be downloaded from the website and submitted via email or fax as designated by the Association. All required information must be accurately filled out, and a recent photo must be attached.

Chapter 5 Certificate Management

Article 13 (Certificate Management)

The Administration Officer manages certificate issuance and maintains records of issuance numbers and details.

Article 14 (Reissuance of Certificates)

In case of loss or damage, reissuance is available upon request and payment of a prescribed fee.

Article 15 (Privacy Policy)

Personal information acquired during exams and certificate issuance shall not be disclosed or provided without legitimate reason.

Supplementary Provisions

Article 1 (Effective Date)

This regulation shall take effect 7 days after the date of enactment.

Article 2 (Applicable Regulations)

Matters not specified in this regulation shall follow the “Framework Act on Qualifications” and the Association’s “Operational Rules for Technical Education.”