Heat Exchanger Installation Technician Certification

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

This regulation aims to define the necessary matters for the management and operation of the "Heat Exchanger Installation Technician Certification" administered by the Korea System Air Conditioner Maintenance Association (hereinafter referred to as the "Association"). Its purpose is to foster skilled professionals for tasks such as fault diagnosis, fire prevention, cleaning, and filter replacement, thereby increasing small business start-ups and expanding employment.

Article 2 (Duties)

The following tasks are performed on-site:

1. Reviewing installation drawings, managing worker placement and scheduling based on location and direction

2. Submitting material approval forms and using KS-certified materials

3. Installing stud anchors, medium-length bolts, spiral ducts and insulation hoses, installing and connecting suction/discharge diffusers, perforation and external intake/exhaust finishing

4. Electrical wiring including power supply, remote control wiring, inspection port construction, and CD conduit installation for noise blocking

5. Safety training

Chapter 2 Examination Department

Article 3 (Examination Personnel and Organization)

The Association shall establish a Technical Examination Committee to manage the overall qualification test, which includes a Chairperson, and roles such as planning, test development & grading, and administration.

Article 4 (Division of Responsibilities)

The Technical Examination Committee is responsible for the following tasks:
① Chairperson:

• Supervision and guidance of examination tasks
• System improvement of the examination process
• Overall management and oversight

② Planning Officer:

• Preparation and announcement of the exam plan
• Accounting for national technical qualification exams
• Other management and operational tasks

③ Test Development & Grading Officer:

• Setting and revising exam standards
• Writing, managing, and printing written and practical test questions
• Grading and announcing results

④ Administration Officer:

• Application processing, test site management, and exam supervision
• Certificate issuance and management
• Test execution and logistics
• Post-certification management

Chapter 3 Examination Standards

Article 5 (Examination Standards)

The examination determines whether the applicant has the ability to fully understand and perform heat exchanger installation tasks, including knowledge of necessary materials, relevant laws and regulations, procedures, and methods.

Article 6 (Subjects)

The subjects and their major contents for the certification exam are as follows:

Certification & Level	Method	Subject	Main Content
Heat Exchanger Installation Technician (Single Level)	Written	Theory & General Knowledge	Principles and basics of heat exchangers Part names and equipment Pre-installation inspection methods Installation capacity calculation Duct and insulation material specification calculation
	Practical	Inspection & Installation Methods	Installation procedures Material verification and selection Branch pipe connections Duct piping connections Diffuser selection and installation Inspection port location selection Grounding and power connection Tool and equipment usage Air leakage inspection and sealing Control system installation and operation Trial operation and fault diagnosis Control system and PC operation Installation safety and maintenance procedures

Article 6 (Examination Method & Passing Criteria)

Certification	Level	Method	Format	Passing Criteria
Heat Exchanger Installation Technician	Single	Written	60 minutes 25 questions	Minimum 60 points
		Practical (2 hrs)	Installation per drawings Selection of spiral duct and insulation hose Anchor bolts and hanger installation Remote control and PC control connections Tool usage and material selection Air leakage check and taping Wearing safety gear Trial run and installation inspection	Minimum 60 points

Article 7 (Test Question Development and Management)

Exam questions must be finalized at least one week before the exam by a committee of three or more and must remain confidential.

Article 8 (Examination Execution)

Each exam shall be supervised by at least one proctor. Any misconduct must be reported to the Technical Examination Committee.

Article 9 (Misconduct Penalties)

Anyone committing the following during the exam will have their test invalidated and be banned from taking any Association exams for three years:
1. Talking during the exam
2. Copying answers
3. Using communication devices
4. Disobeying proctors
5. Other forms of cheating or unfair behavior

Article 10 (Certification Fee)

Certification	Level	Exam Fees			Notes
		Written	Practical	Total
Heat Exchanger Installation Technician	Single	₩700,000 (50% covered by the Association)	None	₩700,000 (50% covered by the Association)	Includes lectures, exam fee, certificate issuance, and materials

Chapter 4 Eligibility & Application

Article 11 (Eligibility)

Applicants must be at least 18 years old and have obtained the System Air Conditioner Cleaning Technician certification from the Association.

Article 12 (Application Submission)

Applications must be downloaded from the website and submitted via email or fax as designated. All information must be accurately filled in and a photo must be attached.

Chapter 5 Certificate Management

Article 13 (Certificate Management)

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

Article 14 (Reissuance)

If a certificate is lost or damaged, the Association shall reissue it upon request and payment of a reissuance fee.

Article 15 (Privacy Protection)

Personal information acquired for certification and exams shall not be disclosed without legitimate reason.

Supplementary Provisions

Article 1 (Effective Date)

This regulation shall be effective 7 days after enactment.

Article 2 (Applicable Provisions)

Unspecified matters shall follow the "Framework Act on Qualifications" and the Association's "Operational Rules for Technical Education."