HVAC/R School Accreditations

The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI), in Phoenix, AZ, has received accreditation by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, and complies with all local, state, and federal regulations.
RSI is licensed to operate by the Arizona State Board for Private Post secondary Education and is a Member of the Arizona Private School Association. RSI is also a member of the Phoenix Chamber of Commerce, the Air Conditioning Contractors of Arizona (ACCA), and the Refrigeration Service Engineers Society (RSES).
The Arizona Department of Veterans' Services has approved The Refrigeration School Inc. for HVAC/R training of veterans. Eligible students may apply for determination of benefits while attending our trade school. Contact your local office or the Financial Services Department at The Refrigeration School Inc. for further information.
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HVAC/R School Training

As a HVAC/R training graduate, you will be prepared to step into a variety of careers with a solid foundation for success! Students receive text and other materials developed by The Refrigeration School staff that addresses career issues and career development. This will be a valuable resource and reference intended to supplement classroom presentations on career development. Through this progression students will learn about marketing strategies for today's professional, interpersonal skills, HVAC/R career paths, and much more.

Why Choose RSI?

The Refrigeration School, Inc was founded in Phoenix Arizona in 1965 and the campus consists of two buildings with 21,000 square feet of classroom, lab, and support service facilities. Reasons for choosing RSI for HVAC/R training include:

• * Hands on HVAC/R training
• * Degree Course Credits Accepted by University of Phoenix
• * Faculty and Staff who care
• * Help seeking financial aid
    (financial aid available to those who qualify)
• * Placement Assistance for graduates

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"Residential HVACR systems generally need replacement after 10 to 15 years; the large number of homes built in recent years will enter this replacement timeframe by 2016. The increased complexity of HVACR systems, which increases the possibility that equipment may malfunction, also will create opportunities for service technicians. A growing focus on improving indoor air quality and the increasing use of refrigerated equipment by a growing number of stores and gasoline stations that sell food should also create more jobs for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration technicians."

U.S. Dept of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook 2009

Train for a career in Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R)

Rapidly expanding services and new, sophisticated technology in all areas of climate control are creating new opportunities. Job prospects for highly skilled heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration mechanics and installers are expected to be excellent according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-2009 particularly for those with technical heating, ventilation, air conditioning and refrigeration (HVAC/R) training.
The Refrigeration School, Inc (RSI) trains you in the technical services that are needed today and challenges the student to reach their highest level of academic knowledge and leadership capabilities. RSI offers not only HVAC/R training but also assistance in seeking financial aid and our Placement Assistance staff works with each graduate to help them find the right employment

HVAC Online Courses Offer Cost Savings

Another important benefit of taking HVAC courses online rather than on site is the cost involved. Online courses for heating, ventilating, and air conditioning are generally less expensive than their on-site counterparts. Furthermore, much money can be saved from transportation and other miscellaneous costs.

Online HVAC Courses Offer Flexibility

People who are unable to complete on-site coursework often have to repeat the course. That is because on-site lectures and demonstrations cannot be repeated for just one student. With HVAC online courses, those who are unable to complete the required coursework within the specified time period simply have to apply for an extension. For a minimal fee, they will continue to have access to references, reading materials, and oftentimes, resource persons with whom they can consult through online correspondences.

HVAC Courses Online Offer Convenience

HVAC online courses offer people the opportunity to gain knowledge and establish credibility in the field of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning while being able to balance their professional and personal lives. Such courses allow people to work towards obtaining their certification at their own time and pace since, in place of on-site lectures and demonstrations, modules of references and reading materials are provided. It is up to the student to find the time to read through them and study them before a specified deadline.

Taking HVAC Courses Online

The Benefits of Getting HVAC Training Over the Internet

Mar 9, 2010 Katrina Dayrit




More often than not, those looking into getting HVAC training and certification are unskilled laborers hoping to pursue better career paths in the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning field. They are often those who work long and tiring hours without insurance or other benefits from their employers.
On the average, certified HVAC technicians earn hourly wages of $19.08 US while some can make more than $30.59 US per hour. Laborers already working in the same field seek to get HVAC training and certification as that can definitely be their leverage for better compensation. Before, such goals were unattainable unless they were willing to give up their income to attend classes. Now, with HVAC online courses available, they can get the training that they need and become certified without having to compromise their current income.