How to Get a Blue Seal in Engineering
A blue seal license is a certification obtained by refrigeration and steam engineers to allow them to operate freon, carbon-dioxide or ammonia gas-cooling systems. These systems are commonly used in residential and commercial buildings for air conditioning and refrigeration in industrial applications. Blue seal certification and licensing is administered by individual states, but there are nationally administered review programs to assist engineers in the licensing process.
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Contact the government office in your state that issues blue seal licenses to refrigeration and steam engineers. In the majority of states, the Department of Labor or Department of Consumer Affairs administers the certification and licensing process.
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Fill out the state's application either online or in hard copy and submit it by the posted deadline, along with a check for the required fee.
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Enroll in a review course specific to the level and type of blue seal license you are pursuing and study with peers. Topics to study include boiler fundamentals, turbines, electricity and power distribution.
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Upon receipt of notice of your scheduled exam time, mark it on a calendar and make any necessary arrangements for transportation to the exam site.
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Get a good night's rest before the exam day.
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Wait for the examination results and notify your employer of your license, or retake the exam if necessary.
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Tips & Warnings
Ask your employer if application fees or review courses are reimbursable expenses.
Every state has slightly different requirements, so make sure to obtain your license in the state you will be working.
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