NAFA Certified Air Filter Specialist and NAFA Certified Technician (Level I and Level II) Renewal Application 2023
The following application must be completed, signed by the Company Liaison, and returned to NAFA headquarters by December 31, 2022. Upon acceptance of this renewal application and appropriate fees, new NAFA certificates will be issued. Note: Please read all instructions carefully, failure to sign this application may result in a delay in application processing and subsequently the charge of a $100 late fee.
Section 1 – Continuing Education Requirements
To maintain CAFS Certification, individuals must complete eight (8) continuing education credits annually from the categories listed below*. These activities must have been completed between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022.
To maintain NCT (Level I and Level II) Certification, individuals must complete one (1) continuing education credit annually from the categories listed below*. This activity must have been completed between October 1, 2021 and September 30, 2022.
* If the certification was earned in the year 2022, no additional continuing education credits are required.
4 Credits:
- Attend NAFA Technical Seminar
- Attend NAFA Annual Convention
- Attend an industry recognized multi day technical seminar (ASHRAE, INDA or similar event)
- Serve as Chair or Vice Chair of NAFA committee
- Become a certified NAFA Certified Technician (NCT)
2 Credits:
- Serve on a NAFA committee and attend at least 6 committee meetings
- Attend a 2+ hour training seminar related to HVAC/IAQ/Filtration given by a supplier/manufacturer of HVAC/IAQ/Filtration related products
- Attend 2+ hour seminar on HVAC, IAQ or filtration given by a related association or organization such as AABD, ACCA, AIA, AFE, AFS, AMIAQC, ASHE, ASHRAE, BOMA, CETA, EPA, IAQA, ICB, NAPE, NEBB, NEI, NSPE, RESE, SMACNA or TABB
- Write a technical article for publication in Air Media or other recognized industry publication related to HVAC and air filtration
- Give a technical presentation at the NAFA Tech Seminar, Annual Convention, webinar, or other event related to HVAC/IAQ/Air filtration or otherwise present technical information related to the industry for educational purposes
- Present an in-house seminar presented by a CAFS or other industry expert on a topic related to HVAC/IAQ/Air Filtration
- Volunteer at the NAFA Booth during an industry related expo
- Nominate a facility for Clean Air Awards – must be awarded
- Renew 1 or more Clean Air Award facilities
- Administer the NCT exam and tutorial
- Receive an industry related award
- Hold an industry related certification
- Renew your NCT
1 Credit:
- Attend a webinar presented by a CAFS or other industry expert on a topic related to HVAC/IAQ/Air Filtration
- Attend an in-house seminar presented by a CAFS or other industry expert on a topic related to HVAC/IAQ/Air Filtration
Section 2 – Signature of NAFA Company Liaison
Each certification renewal application must be signed by the Official NAFA Company Liaison in order to be processed.
I have reviewed this application and attest that all information contained herein is correct and true. I understand that any misrepresentation is subject to disciplinary action by the NAFA Board of Directors including, but not limited to, revocation of certification and/or termination of membership.