{"product_id":"minnesota-minneapolis-journeyman-refrigeration-contractor-icc-768-mn-mi-exam-book-package-1","title":"Minnesota  Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration Contractor (ICC - 768 - MN - MI) Exam Book Package","description":"\u003ch1 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eMinnesota Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration Contractor (ICC - 768 - MN - MI) Exam Book Package\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration Contractor credential is built for working professionals who install, service, maintain, and repair refrigeration systems where safety, performance, and code compliance all matter. If you’re preparing for the ICC 768 (MN-MI) exam, the best use of your study time is learning the core refrigeration principles \u003cem\u003eand\u003c\/em\u003e getting comfortable navigating the approved references quickly—because the exam is open book and time-limited.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis Exam Book Package brings together the Minnesota mechanical code reference and key ASHRAE safety\/refrigerant standards alongside refrigeration textbooks that reinforce real-world system understanding. It’s designed for candidates who want a practical, job-relevant library that supports the same categories the exam tests: air conditioning and refrigeration (ACR) fundamentals, commercial refrigeration systems, controls, piping\/tubing and related equipment, and refrigerant gases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJourneyman refrigeration work isn’t just theory. It’s diagnosing issues under pressure, protecting equipment, preventing leaks, keeping systems operating reliably, and making choices that impact safety—especially around refrigerant handling, system classification, ventilation, and mechanical room requirements when applicable. Strong exam prep mirrors that reality: understand how systems work, then practice finding the code or standard language that confirms the detail the question is asking for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat You Get\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJourneyman refrigeration exam reference set:\u003c\/strong\u003e A focused collection of code and standards plus refrigeration textbooks that support the Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration (ICC 768 MN-MI) exam categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCoverage aligned to exam topic areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports ACR fundamentals, commercial refrigeration systems, controls, piping\/tubing, and refrigerant gases.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical value after test day:\u003c\/strong\u003e These references remain useful for troubleshooting logic, safe practice decisions, and code\/standard lookups during real refrigeration work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eExam Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJurisdiction\/Program:\u003c\/strong\u003e Minnesota (Minneapolis) Contractor\/Trades\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam:\u003c\/strong\u003e Journeyman Refrigeration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExam ID:\u003c\/strong\u003e 768 (MN-MI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuestion Format:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multiple-choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Questions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTime Limit:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 hours\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePassing Score:\u003c\/strong\u003e 70%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam is organized by content areas and weights. A smart study plan follows those weights so you spend the most time where the exam spends the most points. For ICC 768 (MN-MI), the largest section is ACR, followed by Commercial Refrigeration Systems. Controls, piping\/tubing, and refrigerant gases round out the rest of the blueprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContent areas and exam weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eACR:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Refrigeration Systems:\u003c\/strong\u003e 26%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eControls:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiping, Tubing, and Related Equipment:\u003c\/strong\u003e 9%\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigeration Gases:\u003c\/strong\u003e 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eUse those percentages to plan your weeks. If you’re tight on time, build your foundation in ACR first, then go deep on commercial systems. After that, tighten your performance in refrigerant gases and controls, and finish with piping\/tubing details and quick-reference lookups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eOpen Book Test\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration exam is an \u003cstrong\u003eopen book\u003c\/strong\u003e test. Open book is a huge advantage only when you know your references well enough to move quickly. With 70 questions in 3 hours, you do not have time to “learn by searching” during the exam. The goal is to understand the topic first, then use the books to confirm the detail and move on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOpen-book habits that help you perform:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnow which book answers which question type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mechanical code for Minnesota requirements, ASHRAE 15 for safety and system requirements, ASHRAE 34 for refrigerant designations\/classifications, and the refrigeration textbooks for applied system understanding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractice index lookups:\u003c\/strong\u003e Speed comes from choosing the right term and going straight to the right section.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUse “find-and-confirm”:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start with your best answer, then confirm it in the book instead of searching from scratch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrain with time pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Run timed sessions so your pace feels normal on exam day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eLicensing Steps\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinneapolis uses a Certificate of Competency card system for certain trades, including refrigeration. The exam is a key step in proving qualification. While individual situations can vary, journeyman candidates commonly follow a process like this:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfirm the credential you need:\u003c\/strong\u003e Identify whether your scope of work in Minneapolis requires the Journeyman Refrigeration competency card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubmit the City application:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apply through the Minneapolis competency card process and provide the required documentation for review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReceive eligibility approval:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once approved, you’ll be authorized to take the exam for a set period of time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule the ICC exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Contractor\/Trades exam is administered through ICC’s computer-based testing partner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy with the correct references:\u003c\/strong\u003e Build both refrigeration knowledge and open-book navigation speed using the approved references.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePass the exam and complete remaining city requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e After a passing score, follow the City’s instructions for final steps to obtain your journeyman competency card.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJourneyman certification signals you can perform refrigeration work with consistent trade competence—system understanding, safe practice, and code\/standard awareness that supports compliant installations and service.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eState Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMinnesota’s mechanical standards influence how refrigeration systems are installed and serviced, and Minneapolis adds the competency card requirement for certain trades working inside the city. For refrigeration professionals, that means your work is expected to align with code-driven requirements and recognized safety standards—especially where system classification, refrigerant handling, and equipment installation details affect safety and compliance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn real-world terms, this shows up as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInspection-ready installations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Work that consistently meets Minnesota mechanical requirements and accepted safety expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafe refrigeration practice:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decisions that reflect proper refrigerant classification awareness, system safety, and responsible controls and protection devices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrong troubleshooting discipline:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diagnosing system performance issues using sound refrigeration fundamentals, not guesswork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional documentation mindset:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeping work organized and defensible when questions arise during service, maintenance, or review.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eReference Books\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Exam Book Package includes the following references for the Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration (ICC 768 MN-MI) exam:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2020 Minnesota Mechanical and Fuel Gas Code with ANSI\/ASHRAE Standard 62.2-2016 and ANSI\/ASHRAE Standard 154-2016\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe core Minnesota reference used for mechanical requirements and related provisions that affect refrigeration work in the Minneapolis contractor\/trades testing program.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASHRAE 15, Safety Standard for Refrigeration Systems (2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA primary safety standard for refrigeration systems. Supports exam knowledge around system safety concepts, requirements-driven decisions, and safe design\/installation expectations.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eASHRAE 34, Designation and Classification of Refrigerants (2016)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports refrigerant designation and classification knowledge, a key topic area for refrigeration gases and safe system selection and application.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModern Refrigeration and Air Conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA practical textbook reference supporting refrigeration cycle fundamentals, components, troubleshooting logic, and applied ACR understanding.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigeration and Air Conditioning Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReinforces core refrigeration and A\/C concepts, system operation, service practices, and applied knowledge that supports exam performance across multiple content areas.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eTest Information and Study Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ICC 768 (MN-MI) exam is designed to test applied refrigeration knowledge—how systems work, how they’re installed and serviced safely, and how standards and code references support correct decisions. The most effective prep is to study by the blueprint and build “job-real” understanding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACR (40%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis is your biggest scoring category, and it includes the fundamentals you use every day: the refrigeration cycle, heat transfer concepts, pressure\/temperature relationships, superheat and subcooling awareness, and how components function together. Use your refrigeration textbooks to strengthen system understanding and troubleshooting logic, then use the code\/standards references to confirm details when the questions require a requirement-based answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommercial Refrigeration Systems (26%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCommercial systems bring additional complexity—larger equipment, application-specific system choices, and stronger safety expectations. Focus on system types and how they’re used, common commercial components, and how controls and protection devices support stable operation. This category is also where safety standards become practical: understanding why requirements exist helps you choose correct answers faster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefrigeration Gases (15%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThis section rewards candidates who are comfortable with refrigerant designation and classification concepts. ASHRAE 34 is the key reference for refrigerant naming and classification. Study with a “what does this mean in practice?” mindset: classification knowledge supports safe application, correct equipment decisions, and professional awareness that shows up in both testing and real work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eControls (10%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nControls questions often test cause-and-effect thinking: what is being sensed, what action occurs, and what outcome that action is meant to produce. Focus on the purpose of common controls and safety devices and how they protect the system. When you can trace system logic, controls questions become far more predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePiping, Tubing, and Related Equipment (9%)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEven though this is a smaller section, it can be a strong scoring opportunity because many items are detail-based. Focus on correct application and professional workmanship knowledge: tubing and piping concepts, fittings and connections, related equipment, and how installation choices affect system reliability. Use your textbooks to reinforce practical understanding and your code\/standards references to confirm requirement-driven details when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-book pacing strategy for a 70-question, 3-hour exam:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePrioritize first-pass accuracy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Answer the questions you know immediately, then use the books for confirmation where needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLimit deep searching:\u003c\/strong\u003e If a lookup is taking too long, mark the question and return later if time allows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuild a repeatable lookup method:\u003c\/strong\u003e Index → section heading → confirm the detail → move on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStudy with the books open:\u003c\/strong\u003e Train the exact skill the exam rewards—fast location of correct information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to structure your study week:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spend most of your time on ACR and Commercial Refrigeration Systems first. Then add focused sessions on Refrigeration Gases (ASHRAE 34) and Controls. Finish your week with mixed timed drills where you practice switching between references without losing pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow 1 Exam Prep Helps You Reach Your Goal\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1 Exam Prep supports your Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration goal by helping you study with structure and trade-focused direction—so your time goes into the same categories the exam emphasizes. Instead of bouncing between books without a plan, you can follow a preparation path that matches the ICC 768 (MN-MI) blueprint: ACR fundamentals, commercial refrigeration systems, refrigerant gases, controls, and piping\/tubing concepts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur approach helps you build:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganized study momentum:\u003c\/strong\u003e A clear way to cover the highest-weighted topics first, then tighten your performance in the smaller categories.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePractical refrigeration understanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stronger system knowledge that makes questions feel familiar and improves your ability to spot the best answer quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOpen-book navigation skills:\u003c\/strong\u003e Practice-oriented habits for fast lookups using indexes, headings, and the right “first book” choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConfidence through preparation:\u003c\/strong\u003e When you understand the system and can confirm details quickly, you test with steadier pace and better accuracy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWho is this Journeyman Refrigeration Exam Book Package for?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis package is built for candidates preparing for the Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration exam (ICC 768 MN-MI) who want the correct mix of code, standards, and refrigeration textbooks for open-book exam preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eIs the ICC 768 (MN-MI) Journeyman Refrigeration exam open book?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The exam is open book, so strong performance depends on both refrigeration knowledge and quick navigation of the approved references.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow many questions are on the exam and how long do I have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exam includes 70 multiple-choice questions with a 3-hour time limit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhat score do I need to pass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe published passing score for the Minneapolis Journeyman Refrigeration exam is 70%.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhich topics should I prioritize most?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with ACR (40%) and Commercial Refrigeration Systems (26%). Then focus on Refrigeration Gases (15%) and Controls (10%). Finish by tightening your speed and accuracy on Piping, Tubing, and Related Equipment (9%).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWhy are ASHRAE 15 and ASHRAE 34 included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eASHRAE 15 supports refrigeration system safety concepts and requirement-based decisions, and ASHRAE 34 supports refrigerant designation and classification knowledge—both of which show up in refrigeration exam categories and real-world work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eHow should I study for an open-book refrigeration exam without wasting time?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudy with your books open and practice timed drills. Learn which reference answers which question type, use the index often, and train yourself to confirm details quickly instead of searching from scratch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color: #d32f2f;\"\u003eWill these references still help after I pass?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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