Half a year to a new career.
This short 6 month refrigeration and HVAC certification training is designed to train and prepare students for entry as service and maintenance technicians in jobs that utilize technologies employed in the fields of heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVACR). Courses focus on the fundamentals of comfort systems and refrigeration.
Job Opportunities
- HVAC/R Service Technician
- HVAC/R Installation Technician
- Refrigeration Service Technician
- Refrigeration Installation Technician
- Low-Temperature Field Technician
- Restaurant & Retail Refrigeration Technician
- Commercial Refrigeration Technician
Refrigeration & HVAC Training at RSI
- Day and evening classes available
- Offers program completion in just 6 months
- Incorporates real world training with hands-on curriculum
Program Intro Video
Program Courses
Fundamentals of Electricity
HVE 100
100 Contact Hours
90 Lecture Hours
10 Lab Hours
4.0 Credit Hours
This course teaches students the basics of electrical applications, such as control circuit wiring, single-phase and three-phase motors and high-voltage wiring. It also teaches all of the safety processes for handling electrical systems, like grounding and energized circuits.
The training materials in Fundamentals of Electricity include:
• Information on multiple types of test meters and their proper use
• Electrical devices and control devices
• Troubleshooting
Fundamentals of Refrigeration
HVR 100
100 Contact Hours
90 Lecture Hours
10 Lab Hours
4.0 Credit Hours
This introductory course familiarizes students to the fundamentals of refrigeration. Topics include: laws of thermodynamics, pressure and temperature relationships, tools of the trade, refrigeration cycle, refrigerant management and safety.
Comfort Systems – Residential
HVR 110
100 Contact Hours
60 Lecture Hours
40 Lab Hours
4.0 Credit Hours
This advanced course provides students insight into the installation and servicing of residential comfort systems. Topics include: installation procedures, service, split-systems, electrical components, geothermal ground source energy supplies, dual fuel, valves, and safety.
Comfort Systems – Commercial
HVR 120
100 Contact Hours
60 Lecture Hours
40 Lab Hours
4.0 Credit Hours
This advanced course provides students insight into the installation and servicing of commercial comfort systems. Topics include: hydronic systems, chilled water systems, package units, cooling towers, accessories, and safety.
Refrigeration Systems and Practices
HVR 130
100 Contact Hours
60 Lecture Hours
40 Lab Hours
4.0 Credit Hours
This introductory course introduces students to refrigeration components, equipment, and systems. Students learn skills that support the installation, testing, and servicing of a refrigeration system. Topics include: piping, tubing, brazing, soldering, welding, troubleshooting, component identification and safety.
Advanced Troubleshooting
HVR 200
100 Contact Hours
70 Lecture Hours
30 Lab Hours
4.0 Credit Hours
This advanced course familiarizes students to the refrigeration systems and practices. Topics include: fundamental troubleshooting, troubleshooting electric heat, plotting the refrigeration cycle, troubleshooting split air conditioning systems, and troubleshooting heat pump systems.
Sound Interesting? Contact us for more information on this course and the HVAC Training & Certification program below.
Refrigeration Technologies Training Program Program School Calendar
RSI offers flexible scheduling with morning, afternoon, and evening courses.Upcoming Class Start Dates
Class Schedules (Monday-Friday)
| Morning | Afternoon | Evening |
| 7:30am-12:30pm | 12:45pm-5:45pm | 6:00pm-10:00pm |
Ready to Enroll?
Take the next step toward and exciting career! The RSI team is here to help you through every step of the process. Contact us for more information and schedule a personalized tour of our campus with an Admissions Representative. For out-of-state students, we have a virtual tour of our campus you can view.
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