Question 1

How much does the EPA 608 exam cost?

Accepted Answer

With a membership or a free trial, all of the courses in our app, including the EPA 608 course and exam, is included with your membership! You can choose whichever exam you need to take: Type 1, Type 2, Type 3, or Universal.

Question 2

How much does it cost to get an EPA 608 card?

Accepted Answer

Once you've passed one of the EPA exams, you can purchase an EPA 608 card of the type you've passed for $50 through our payment page.

Please note that if you do not have the certification on your profile, we will not be able to process your shipment, and your order will be refunded to you.

If you have any questions, please reach out to us at info@skillcatapp.com.

Question 3

How many questions are on the EPA exam?

Accepted Answer

Here's the breakdown of each EPA 608 exam. You do have to answer 25 Core questions for each exam, and all the sections will be mixed together. You need a 70% total on any of these exams to pass.

Universal: 25 Core + 25 Type I + 25 Type II + 25 Type III = 100 questions.

Type 1: 25 Core + 25 Type I = 50 questions.

Type 2: 25 Core + 25 Type II = 50 questions.

Type 3: 25 Core + 25 Type III = 50 questions.

Question 4

Is this the actual EPA 608 certificate?

Accepted Answer

Yes! We are an official EPA issuer, and earning the EPA 608 certificate with us will be earning the actual certification. You can see us on the EPA's list of official testers, approved November 2020: Section 608 Technician Certification Programs | US EPA.

Your digital certificate and physical card will have a certificate number that you can verify in our database here: SkillCat Verify Certificate.

Question 5

Do I lose my certifications if I cancel my membership?

Accepted Answer

Nope! Cancelling your membership only locks you out of accessing the courses, but you can always log into your account in the app and view your earned certificates.

Question 6

Where do I verify my EPA 608 certificate?

Accepted Answer

You can verify your EPA 608 certificate on our database here: SkillCat Verify Certificate

Please note that your EPA 608 certificate will not show up on another institution's website, or the EPA website. Each issuer is required to hold their own database of 608 certificates, so yours can be searched up in our database.

If you run into any issues, please feel free to reach out to us at info@skillcatapp.com.

Question 7

Why am I not verified?

Accepted Answer

It's very possible that you, your employer, or the supply house searched up your certificate number on the wrong website. Below are two common places that users mistakenly search on:

1) A website that looks like the official EPA website but isn't
2) A page on the official EPA website, but for a different certification (e.g. EPA Lead Certification)

Every EPA 608 issuer is required to hold their own database for 608 certificates, so you can verify yours here: SkillCat Verify Certificate

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to us at info@skillcatapp.com.

Question 8

What is an EPA card?

Accepted Answer

An EPA card is a physical card that will be mailed to your address. You can carry this white PVC card in your wallet every day to work with ease and have your EPA certification verified in less than 30 secs with the scannable QR code present at the back of the card.

The cost to purchase this card is $50 and you can place an order here.

Question 9

How do I place an order for my EPA card?

Accepted Answer

The cost to purchase this card is $59.99 and you can place an order here.

Question 10

I just placed an EPA Card order. What’s next?

Accepted Answer

As soon as you place an order, you will receive an order confirmation via email. As we're a small business, we ship cards every Thursday only.

You will receive a shipping confirmation along with tracking information once we send out your order.

You should receive your card in 7-10 business days.

Didn’t receive it yet? Contact Us!

Question 11

How do I track my EPA card?

Accepted Answer

As we're a small business, we ship cards every Monday.

You will receive a shipping confirmation along with tracking information by Wednesday. You can track your order from there!

Question 12

I received an email saying my EPA card is delivered, but it’s not.

Accepted Answer

You can try and track the status of your order using the tracking information provided in the shipping confirmation email.

If the card shows as delivered but you’ve not received it, Contact Us.

Question 13

¿Puedo usar notas en el examen de la EPA?

Accepted Answer

No, como el examen es supervisado, no puede usar notas cuando intenta el examen. 
También le recomendamos que finalice su intento y solo luego se aleje de la cámara de su teléfono, ya que necesitamos ver su rostro durante el examen.

Mire este video instructivo ¡para comprender mejor el proceso de examen de la EPA de SkillCat!

Si aún tiene preguntas, complete nuestro formulario de contacto! ¡Que tengas un gran día!

Question 14

Can I re-take the EPA exam?

Accepted Answer

You have to wait for a minimum of 4 hours between attempts. 
This time can be used to prepare for the exam.

Please let us know if you have any other questions or concerns
Have a great day!

Question 15

I took the EPA Exam - When Will I get my Certificate?

Accepted Answer

Congrats on taking the EPA 608 exam on the SkillCat app! If you finished the exam recently, it takes our team 24-48 hours to review the attempt. If you pass, your certificate is emailed directly to you.

If you took the exam longer than 48 hours ago, our team can resend the certificate form. It will be from our proctor's email address: katie@skillcatapp.com. Please check your inbox and spam for your certificate within the next 24 hours.

Employers can verify your certificate here. You can purchase your printed laminated EPA card here.
 
If you still have questions, please fill out our contact form! Have a great day!

Question 16

How long will it take to get the new EPA payment link after sharing the social share screenshot/link?

Accepted Answer

You will hear back from us within 24-48 hours after sharing the screenshot of your post with support@skillcatapp.com. We will send you a new link to purchase the EPA card for $25

Question 17

Certificado EPA VS Tarjeta EPA

Accepted Answer

Certificado de la EPA: después de aprobar el examen de la EPA, recibirá un certificado de la EPA gratuito del correo electrónico de nuestro supervisor (katie@skillcatapp. com)
Tarjeta EPA - Las tarjetas EPA cuestan $50. Nuestras tarjetas EPA están hechas de material de PVC resistente,
y tienen un código QR en la parte posterior que ayuda a sus empleadores a verificar su certificación de la EPA sobre la marcha. Puedes comprar tu tarjeta aquí.

Question 18

How long will it take to receive my EPA card?

Accepted Answer

We ship EPA cards only on Thursdays. It might take up to 2 weeks to receive your EPA card. Please ensure you have given the correct address because the EPA cards will be sent out only once.

Question 19

¿Cómo supervisa SkillCat los exámenes de la EPA?

Accepted Answer

Supervisamos los exámenes de la EPA a través de la aplicación móvil SkillCat. La prueba de la EPA debe realizarse a través de la aplicación SkillCat móvil. Esto permite grabar su rostro y la pantalla, ya que el software que graba la pantalla solo funciona en la aplicación.

Mire este video instructivo para comprender mejor el proceso de examen de la EPA de SkillCat.

Question 20

How do I take my EPA universal 608 Test?

Accepted Answer

You can take the EPA Universal exam in the SkillCat App anytime. You can also access the free EPA practice tests and course modules in the SkillCat App. You can download the App here!

The EPA test has to be taken through the mobile App. This enables your face and the screen to be recorded since the software that records the screen is functional on the App only. 
Please watch this instructional video to understand SkillCat's EPA exam process better!

Question 21

¿Debo tomar los tipos 1, 2 y 3 de la EPA después de aprobar el examen universal de la EPA?

Accepted Answer

La certificación universal de la EPA incluye temas de los tres tipos de certificación. Está completamente certificado cuando tiene un certificado universal EPA 608.

¡No es necesario realizar los exámenes EPA tipo 1, 2 y 3 por separado!

Question 22

¿Podemos tomar NATE de SkillCat?

Accepted Answer

SkillCat ofrece capacitación gratuita para NATE Ready To Work. Después de aprobar el examen, puede descargar el certificado directamente desde el sitio web oficial de NATE.

Utilice este enlacey siga las instrucciones en la página para descargar el certificado.

Question 23

¿Puedo descargar mi certificado EPA en la aplicación SkillCat?

Accepted Answer

Después de aprobar el examen y la verificación de la EPA, siempre puede descargar el certificado de la EPA en la aplicación SkillCat.

Por favor siga las instrucciones para descargar el Certificado EPA.

Abrir la aplicación SkillCat
Ir al curso EPA 608
Haz clic en entrenar
Desplácese hacia abajo
Haga clic en Certificado de finalización
Haga clic en Descargar

Question 24

What is the EPA verification number for my certificate?

Accepted Answer

The verification number of your EPA certificate is the "Certificate Number" in your certificate. The certificate number will be mixed in capital and small letters or numbers, similar to esdODDGCio

Question 25

Where can my employers verify my EPA Certificate?

Accepted Answer

We are dealing with a temporary certificate issue, please check this link to verify your certificate!

We're EPA certified and approved by the EPA to proctor exams. You can also view us in the list of EPA-approved providers.

Question 26

How do I find my EPA approval date?

Accepted Answer

The date mentioned in your EPA certificate (below the certificate number) is when your EPA Certification got approved.

And the approval date mentioned is when SkillCat got EPA approved - November 18, 2020.

Question 27

Aproximadamente, ¿cuánto tiempo se tarda normalmente en terminar los cursos?

Accepted Answer

Puede tomar los cursos en línea en cualquier lugar y en cualquier momento. Nuestro programa es completamente a su propio ritmo, lo diseñamos pensando en los trabajadores de tiempo completo y los padres.

Dependiendo de los cursos, tomará alrededor de 1 a 6 horas completar el curso.

Question 28

How do I download my course certificate?

Accepted Answer

Here are the steps to download your certificate. 
Open SkillCat app 
Go to the course 
Click on Training 
Scroll down and complete the mandatory feedback form 
Click on Certificate of Completion 
Click on Download

Question 29

Is it mandatory to fill out the feedback form before downloading the course certificate?

Accepted Answer

We value your feedback. Our team is committed to continually improving SkillCat. That's why we would appreciate hearing about your experience.

Question 30

What are the two dates mentioned in my certificate?

Accepted Answer

The "date" mentioned is when your EPA Type certificate got issued. And the approval date mentioned (November 18, 2020) is when SkillCat got EPA approved.

Question 31

Does the EPA 608 certification work in every state?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the EPA certification you get through SkillCat is verified in every state in the US

EPA FAQS

Frequently asked questions