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with these reference materials as they are with manuals for equipment in their own refrigeration systems. These resources are available on the Certification screens on RETA’s website. New CIRO exams that reflect any changes in test specifications will begin in 2020. RETA will update the CIRO Study Guide to inform candi- dates about these changes before they appear in CIRO examinations. While only CARO and CIRO currently have ANSI accreditation, all RETA exams are designed to meet ANSI 17024-2012 Standards. RETA plans to submit CRST, CRES and RAI for ANSI review when performance data on new exams are available to satisfy technical requirements in the Standards. CRST was introduced in 2018. RETA is preparing to introduce new CRES and RAI examinations in 2020. CRST, CRES and RAI all have been developed to meet the same validity, fairness and security requirements as CARO and CIRO. All three exams are designed to measure advanced applications of CARO and CIRO content. Any person who earns these credentials should receive the recognition of employers and the industry that these RETA credentials are designed to meet ANSI Standards. The same was true for CARO and CIRO certified persons whose original credentials were earned between 2005 and 2008, when ANSI accredited these RETA exams. All current CARO and CIRO credential holders have the same status regardless of when they first earned their credential. The same will apply to CRST, CRES and RAI credential holders after RETA com- pletes the requirements to add these to the ANSI-accredited list. We welcome your questions about RETA’s credentialing exams and activities. Send your questions by email to Dan Reisinger at dan@reta.com.

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