The UA S.T.A.R. Certification will give you the edge in the competitive heating, cooling and refrigeration industry. As a UA service technician you can take the UA S.T.A.R. Certification exam and earn S.T.A.R. Certification, plus 30 college credits toward an Associates Degree in HVACR or Construction Supervision. The UA S.T.A.R. Program was developed jointly by the UA and Ferris State University ­ one of the most highly acclaimed providers of education programs in the heating and cooling industry.

As a UA S.T.A.R. Certified technician you'll find yourself in-demand in a high-tech, fast-growing industry that offers great potential for a lucrative and secure future.

You'll prepare for the UA S.T.A.R. Certification exam throughout your 5-year apprenticeship at your local UA training school. Then you'll take the exam, receive your certification and be among the most sought-after service technicians in the industry.