Brownson is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career schools and colleges. The school offers complete training in commercial refrigeration, with programs lasting from 6 to 18 months, depending on the specific field of study you choose and if you attend full-time or part-time. Brownson is a private school which has been training refrigeration technicians since 1985, and students who graduate from this program are ready for high-level apprenticeships and jobs in the refrigeration industry. Brownson also has financial aid assistance available for students who qualify.
Brownson Technical School
1110 Technology Circle - Suite D,
Anaheim, CA 92805
800-799-9891
brownson.edu
The Advanced Technology Institute has a total training program for students wanting to learn commercial refrigeration installation and repair. Much of the program involves hands-on work with everything from large roof-top systems to smaller window units. Testing for certification is offered to graduates, and interested students can enroll in an EPA-approved refrigerant handling course for additional certification. Payment programs are available.
Advanced Technology Institute
5700 Southern Boulevard
Virginia Beach, VA 23462
757-490-1241
auto.edu
The Northern California Sheet Metal training program is certified by the state of California as an apprenticeship program. It was started in 1941 and has trained thousands of students since. You can learn the sheet metal skills used in the restaurant equipment field, as well as in other fields, such as commercial refrigeration. When you have completed the course, you must apply to the school and pass a written test in order to be eligible for union employment and sheet metal certification. There is a free test preparation course for those who feel they need the extra help.
Sheet Metal Workers' Training Center
1624 Silica Avenue
Sacramento, CA 95815
916-922-9381
sheetmetaltraining.com