Refrigeration

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.

Program Details

• Program Offered In: August
• Training Times: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday
• Clock Hours: 630

Requirements

Information Technology Requirements

Students will need a laptop computer and demonstrate understanding of:

• Opening, reading, sending, and replying to email
• Having a valid email address
• Basic understanding of computer graphic interfaces

Employment Requirements

• Most positions require a clean driving record and the ability to earn a valid Alaska driver’s license
• Demonstrate the ability to show up on time, rested, and dressed for the workday
• Safety-conscious and situationally aware of surroundings
• Understanding and enforcing industry safety standards

Program-Specific Requirements

• Comfortable with constant physical activity
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, twist, turn, bend, squat, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl, and reach
• Lift 75 pounds, carry 50 pounds, push 100 pounds, and pull 50 pounds
• Vision is critical; proper prescription safety glasses are recommended for students with prescription lenses
• Supply properly fitting work clothes, steel-toe or reinforced-toe work boots
• Be prepared and dressed appropriately for working in inclement weather

Industry Certifications

• OSHA 10
• First Aid and CPR
• EPA 608 Refrigeration Technician
• Industry Competency Exam (ICE)