609 Certification: Public Service Announcement
March 29, 2018
March 30th, 2018 (Ft Myers, FL) Recently updated EPA regulations affecting section 609 certification have led to a collaboration between Automotive Video Innovations (AVI) and the Mobile Air Conditioning Society (MACS) Worldwide. This engaging industry information consists of a public service announcement, an over-the-top parody music video and a comprehensive training program designed to help you pass your 609 certification exam.
Starting Jan. 1, 2018, sale of all refrigerants of two pounds or more will be restricted to 608 and 609 certified technicians; distributors must keep refrigerant sales records and verify purchasers are (or employ) 608 or 609 certified technicians.
Marion Posen, VP member relations/marketing for MACS says, “There has been a tremendous increase in questions regarding the sales of refrigerants since the introduction of R-1234yf and the updates to 608 and 609 regulations this year.” Since 1981, MACS has been the advocate for service and repair owners, distributors, manufacturers and educators making their living in the total vehicle climate and thermal management industry.
AVI is confident that this new 609 awareness initiative will be beneficial to our industry. In addition to the public service announcement, the 609 test preparation training will be made available free to all industry professionals, courtesy of Honeywell Refrigerants, MAHLE Service Solutions and Neutronics. There will be a special broadcast event of the training with live Q & A on May 2nd at 4:00 pm EDT on www.aviondemand.com. The training broadcast will remain archived for future viewing immediately following the premier. For more information on how to participate with this awareness initiative, contact your AVI representative or go to www.aviondemand.com/609
Automotive Video Innovations is a technology company that excels at creating training for the automotive industry. Our expertise is developing and producing engaging, relevant content for the service and repair community, parts manufacturers and distributors, and automotive schools. Our training is delivered through multiple mediums including instructor led, video, live broadcasts and an online platform. Please check out our About page to learn more about AVI at www.aviondemand.com/about-avi
Paul Louwers
CEO
Automotive Video Innovations
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