RETA Certification Examination Fees
RETA offers certification at two levels.
RETA membership must be current at the time of application in order to qualify for the member rate. If your company is a corporate member, the certification applicant must be one of the company’s designated members to qualify for the member rate.
Certified Assistant Refrigeration Operator (CARO)
Fees: $390 RETA member rate; $560 non-member rate
The CARO is an entry-level examination designed to identify whether an operator has the basic knowledge to function safely in an engine room under the supervision of a more experienced operator. There are no minimum experience requirements.
Certified Industrial Refrigeration Operator (CIRO)
Fees: $390 RETA member rate; $560 non-member rate
The CIRO examination is based on practical experience and RETA’s technical courses as outlined in the Certification Handbook. The test consists of multiple-choice items and is approximately three (3) hours in length. The examination is given in English. You must answer at least 70% of the questions correctly in order to pass the examination.
