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NATE Certified HVAC Professional (CHP-5)

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NATE NATE HVAC Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

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Phase 1: HVAC FundamentalsYou are here

Cover safety, tools, science, basic codes, and construction principles.

14
hours
2

Phase 2: Electrical + Comfort/Airflow

Master controls, electrical diagnostics, airflow, and comfort-performance topics.

20
hours
3

Phase 3: Installation Domain

Review equipment install workflow, startup checks, and quality standards.

14
hours
4

Phase 4: Service Domain + Timed Drills

Practice diagnostics/repair decisions and complete timed module mocks.

16
hours
Estimated total study time
64 hours
That's about 7 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the NATE CHP-5 Exam?

Check if you meet the basic eligibility requirements

Age
Education
No formal educational requirement is mandated by NATE.
Experience
NATE recommends roughly 1 year for installation exams and 2 years for service exams.
Additional Requirements
  • CHP-5 consists of five proctored exams that can be taken in any order.
  • Candidates may take up to six months between exam modules.
  • Recertification every two years requires 16 CEHs or qualifying exam renewal path.

NATE CHP-5 Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

4-12 weeks for most candidates (or up to six months between modules)

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

NATE Testing Organizations and Meazure Learning ProctorU (Live Online Proctoring)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

CHP-5 candidates can pace modules with up to six months between exams; if certification lapses beyond policy grace windows, candidates must requalify under current NATE certification rules.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$25 per CHP-5 module listed in NATE online store
Total Estimated Cost$125 for five CHP-5 modules plus ongoing recertification fees
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200 Practice Questions

Practice set built around all five CHP-5 domains and troubleshooting logic.

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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering everything you need to pass

NATE CHP-5 Exam Details

NATE Certified HVAC Professional (CHP-5)

Administered by North American Technician Excellence (NATE)

Official Source
NATE professional-level exams use a 70% passing threshold (pass/fail reporting)
Passing Score
Five
Questions
1
Hours
$25 per CHP-5 exam module in NATE's online store ($125 for all five modules)
Exam Fee
Study time: Self-paced pathway with up to six months allowed between each exam module
Prerequisites: No formal education prerequisite; NATE welcomes HVAC technicians to test and recommends formal training plus field experience.
Valid for: 2 years (recertification required every two years)

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official North American Technician Excellence (NATE) content outline

HVAC Fundamentals20%

Core safety, tools, science/heat transfer, code awareness, and construction fundamentals.

Electrical and Controls20%

Electrical theory, circuitry, controls, and troubleshooting fundamentals for HVAC work.

Comfort and Airflow20%

Airflow, ventilation, comfort factors, and system-performance balancing concepts.

Installation20%

Equipment installation practices, commissioning checks, and startup quality controls.

Service20%

Diagnosis, repair workflow, service verification, and customer-ready completion standards.

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What's Next After the NATE CHP-5?

After passing the NATE CHP-5, you can pursue these career paths

EPA 608 Certification

Required refrigerant credential often paired with NATE HVAC career progression.

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NATE Core + Specialty Pathway

Traditional NATE certification route remains available alongside CHP-5.

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Senior Level Efficiency Analyst

Advance into senior NATE-level diagnostic and efficiency roles after experience.

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