Students attending the Refrigeration and HVAC training (HVACR) program at Ayers Career College can complete the program in less than one year. Students learn how to read blue prints to complete jobs in the residential or commercial setting. Graduates leave the school prepared to work as technicians in the installation, repair and maintenance of electric, gas and multi-fuel heating and air-conditioning units. The school receives accreditation from the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education (COE).
Ayers Career College
8820 Jewella Ave.
Shreveport, LA 71108
800-256-6565
ayers.edu
The Brownson Technical School opened in 1984 and offers a comprehensive program that trains students in HVAC, refrigeration and direct digital-controls technology. The school's career assistance department can help connect students with employers who provide tuition reimbursement. The department also can help students build resumes and provides interview tips. The school helps with post-graduation job-location assistance in Southern California. The school offers a day schedule that takes between 26 to 37 weeks to complete, along with an evening program that lasts between 50 and 81 weeks. Qualifying students may apply for financial-aid programs and sponsorship agreements to pay for the program.
Brownson Technical School
1110 Technology Circle, Suite D
Anaheim, CA 92805
800-799-9891
brownsontechnicalschool.com
The Phoenix RSI, The Refrigeration School Inc., opened in 1965 and offers HVACR classes in its 21,000-square-foot training complex. The curriculum has approval from the Arizona State Board for Private Post-Secondary Education, and the school belongs to the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES). The accelerated programs enable a trainee to be working within three to 14 months with courses in the morning, afternoon and evening. Graduates qualify to take the 608 EPA certification exam. Students receive a certificate of completion for each training program module they complete. The school offers an accredited associate of occupational studies degree program.
RSI - The Refrigeration School Inc.
4210 E. Washington St.
Phoenix, AZ 85034
refrigerationschool.com
The Refrigeration Institute, a member of the Coalition of NYS Career Schools, offers a seven-month training program in HVAC and refrigeration. Students learn operating, installation and repair techniques in a curriculum that combines classroom lectures by licensed instructors with hands-on workshop experience. Tuition fees include ongoing graduate job-placement assistance. Students can pay tuition with flexible payment plans and financial-aid programs.
The Refrigeration Institute
545 Eighth Ave., 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-244-2588
therefrigerationinstitute.com