Refrigeration Technicians install, maintain, and repair Freon and Ammonia air conditioning and refrigeration systems and troubleshoot and repair electrical controls. Their knowledge and skills are in demand throughout Alaska in homes, office buildings, restaurants, public buildings, seafood processing, manufacturing plants, and shipping industries.
The Refrigeration program offers a blend of classroom instruction, lab, and live-work practice to ensure students learn the necessary skills to become skilled Refrigeration Technicians. The program is fast-paced and challenging. Students should have good mechanical aptitude, strong mathematics and reading skills, and the ability to manage time productively. Students train on a variety of domestic and commercial refrigeration systems, practicing installation, troubleshooting, and repair of refrigeration, heat pump, and air conditioning systems.
Typically, 50 percent of the training is hands-on, and 50 percent is classroom instruction. Training may include some outdoor activities, so students need appropriate work clothing.
Students will need a laptop computer and demonstrate understanding of:
This self-paced course is designed to equip students with the essential mathematical skills required for understanding and applying refrigeration concepts in real-world scenarios. The course integrates practical applications with foundational math topics to ensure students are prepared for tasks such as system design, troubleshooting, and installation in refrigeration systems.
