Refrigeration

Refrigeration Technicians install, maintain, and repair refrigeration and Ammonia air conditioning and refrigeration systems as well as troubleshoot and repair electrical components and motor controls. Their skills are in demand throughout Alaska, particularly in commercial settings such as office buildings, restaurants, public buildings, seafood processing, manufacturing plants, hospitals, pharmaceutical facilities, supermarkets, and shipping industries, with some application in residential settings.

The Refrigeration program offers a blend of classroom instruction, lab, and live work practice. This program is fast-paced and challenging. Students should have mechanical aptitude, strong mathematics and reading skills, and the ability to manage time effectively. The small class sizes at AVTEC provide students with the opportunity to experience extensive hands-on training.

Students train on a variety of commercial refrigeration systems. Students practice installing, troubleshooting and repairing refrigeration, heat pump, and air conditioning systems, compressors, evaporators, condensers, control devices, control valves, electrical controls and motors, and electrical wiring.

The Refrigeration program prepares students for entry-level employment and apprenticeships in the refrigeration industry.

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Program offered in: August
Training Times: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday
Clock Hours: 630

Requirements

Information Technology Requirements

• Laptop computers
• Have a basic understanding of computer graphic interfaces

Employment Requirements

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

Program Specific Requirements

• Students must arrive on time and attend training daily (Mon-Fri 8:30 am to 4:30 pm)
• Should be comfortable with constant physical activity
• Ability to stand, walk, sit, lift, carry, push, pull, twist, turn, bend, squat, climb, kneel, crouch, crawl and reach continuously
• Required to wear safety goggles/glasses in shop areas
• Proper prescription safety glasses are recommended for students with prescription lenses
• Will supply properly fitting work clothes and steel toe or reinforced toe work boots
• Will be prepared and dressed appropriately for working in inclement winter weather
• The following are minimum level of physical requirements expected to be performed:
  • Lift 75 pounds
  • Carry 50 pounds
  • Push 100 pounds
  • Pull 50 pounds

Industry Certifications

• OSHA 10
• First Aid and CPR
• EPA 608

Graduation Achievement Levels

Level 1- Refrigeration Support Technician
Level 2- Refrigeration Maintenance Specialist
Level 3- Refrigeration Technician

Courses

Course Descriptions