The Refrigeration School

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The Refrigeration School

Explore our Programs In:

  • Fan Icon HVAC
  • Spark Icon Electrical
  • Welding Hood Icon Welding

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Phoenix Campus

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any time between 3pm & 7pm
Sat. July 27th
any time between 9am & 1pm

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Address:
4210 East Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ, 85034

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Explore Our Programs at RSI

Trade School Training in Phoenix, Arizona

The Refrigeration School offers trade school training in Phoenix, Arizona in heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration (HVAC/R), electrical and welding. These industries need a skilled workforce and are not going away. Most of our hands-on programs take less than a year to complete to get you out in the field faster.

Electro-Mechanical Technologies

9 Month Program

Climate control and electricity are everywhere, and you could prepare for a career as an Air Conditioning, Heating and Refrigeration technician and Maintenance Electrician all in the same 9 month training program! The EMT program at RSI also includes an overview of the sciences behind solar-powered systems. This kind of cross training could mean more job stability with faster upward mobility.

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Electro-Mechanical Technologies
9 Month Program

  • Learn HVACR, electrical & mechanical maintenance.
  • Additional training in solar power technologies.
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Refrigeration Technologies

6 Month Program

A career in climate control could happen even faster with this shorter program. In just 6 months, get hands-on training in diagnosing, servicing and repairing equipment as well as mechanical and electrical principles. Plus, the RSI network of support systems helps you achieve your goals fast.

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Refrigeration Technologies
6 Month Program

  • Learn HVACR & electrical maintenance.
  • Additional training in solar power technologies.
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AOS in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering

15 Month Program

Mechanical Maintenance Engineering has a wide range of potential employment options, including HVAC/R as well as institutional maintenance engineering, industrial refrigeration service and much more. Training takes just 15 months and you could be ready for a career servicing large, complex systems.

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AOS in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering
15 Month Program

  • Learn HVACR, electrical & mechanical maintenance.
  • Additional training in solar power technologies.
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Electrical Applications

7 Month Program

The Electrical Applications program is the perfect fit for someone who wants a career where they can work with their hands and finish school quickly. Students receive a hands-on education in a real-world environment that is taught by industry-experienced professionals.

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Electrical Applications
7 Month Program

Eletrical Applications training at RSI
  • Hands-on training.
  • Finish electrician school quickly.
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Welding Specialist

7 Month Program

The Welding Specialist program prepares a graduate for entry level positions in structural, pipe and pipeline, and thin alloy welding. Key welding processes include SMAW (stick), GMAW/FCAW (MIG/Fluxcore), and GTAW (TIG) welding procedures. Students learn welding safety, torch cutting processes, proper arc welding equipment setup, important welding control techniques, fundamental welding processes, and basic welding metallurgy. This intense program is primarily lab based and focuses on developing critical welding skills.

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Welding Specialist
7 Month Program

Welding Specialist training at RSI
  • Focused, hands-on training.
  • Learn SMAW (stick), GMAW/FCAW (MIG/Fluxcore), & GTAW (TIG).
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RSI is the Right Choice

When you train at RSI, you train for the career you really want.

When people choose to train at The Refrigeration School (RSI), they don’t just train to get a job, they train to get a career. When our students graduate, they know they have options where their careers can take them.

Financial Aid

Don't assume you don't qualify for financial aid. Financial aid and scholarships are available for those who qualify. Our financial aid advisors can walk you through the process including filling out your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA).


Scholarships

Looking for scholarships to help pay for school? We can help with that too. RSI has over $1.2 million available in scholarships this year!5


Career Services

Enrolling at The Refrigeration School is the first step to investing in your future, and Career Services wants to ensure you get a great return on it. From resume writing, to interview preparation, and job leads, our Career Services Department helps students every step in their job search.





Graduates in all 50 states
Over $1.2 million in scholarships available!
RSI has over 10,000 Graduates

Employer Testimonials

Inspiring words from some of our employment partners about RSI alumni.

The Refrigeration School’s Career Services department has developed, and continues to develop, partnerships with local and nation-wide employers who have hired our graduates. Employers know that the RSI curriculum was designed to teach the skills they’re looking for.



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The Refrigeration School

4210 East Washington Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85034

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Accredited School, ACCSC. Licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Post Secondary Education. The AOS/MME program is the Associate of Occupational Studies in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering degree program and is not an academic degree. GI Bill® Eligible (check with local campus for specific eligibility). For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: https://www.rsi.edu/about-rsi/regulatory-information/.

GI Bill® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). More information about education benefits offered by VA is available at the official U.S. government Web site at www.benefits.va.gov/gibill.

The appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) visual information does not imply or constitute DoD endorsement.

Financial Aid and Scholarships available to those who qualify. Candidates need to refer to the scholarship information page to determine topic of essay (where applicable) and must meet all regular admissions requirements and be scheduled to start training prior to applying for a scholarship. If a student changes his/her re-enter date, the scholarship award may be forfeited. Scholarships are not transferable and most scholarships cannot be used in conjunction with any other scholarship RSI offers. In most cases, only one award will be given per student. If a student is eligible for multiple scholarships, the scholarship that is most beneficial to the student will be awarded. Scholarships will be distributed incrementally over the entire duration of the program. Scholarship eligibility requires continuous enrollment. Failure to maintain Satisfactory Academic Progress may result in the probation and possible loss of scholarship. Termination from training may also result in the loss of a scholarship, which may increase your tuition obligation to RSI. Tuition charges will be based on the amount reflected on your Enrollment Agreement. See the reverse side of your Enrollment Agreement or the School Catalog for the school’s refund policy.

12 Graduates initially employed in 44 states according to our ACCSC Annual Report data for reports dated 7/1/18 - 7/1/23.

13 Indicates the total number of current partnered employers for RSI as of May 2023.

14 Total number of estimated graduates for RSI calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1st, 2023.

**, 6 AWS Welding Employment Stats: https://weldingworkforcedata.com/ Essential Disclaimer: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce Welding Employment Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 5,810 and Phoenix employed 4,300 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121). HVAC/R Employment Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 7,950 and Phoenix employed 6,050 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanical and Installers (4999021). Electrician Employment Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 14,450 and Phoenix employed 11,300 Electricians (472111). Mechanical Engineering Stats: According to BLS data Arizona employed 660 and Phoenix area employed 440 Mechanical Engineering Technicians (173027). BLS data is reported through May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes. Salary Data: Phoenix's annual mean wage for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) is $51,350, Electricians (472111) is $51,020 and Welders, Cutters, Solderers is $48,700 as reported by BLS for May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes. Average starting salary for Electro-Mechanical Technologies is $39,001, Welding Specialist $41,548, Refrigeration Technologies $37,078 and Electrical Applications is $38,022 for RSI graduates employed during the 12 month period of 7/1/20 - 6/30/21.

***, 2 Welding BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Welders, Cutters, Solderers and Brazers (514121) in Arizona is $48,520 and the Phoenix Area $48,700. Average starting salaries for Welding Specialist at RSI $41,548 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. HVAC/R BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021) in Arizona is $50,420 and the Phoenix Area $51,350. Average starting salaries for Refrigeration Technologies at RSI is $37,078 and Electro-Mechanical Technologies is $39,001 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Electrician BLS Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Electricians (472111) in Arizona is $51,300 and the Phoenix Area $51,020. Average starting salaries for Electrical Applications at RSI is $38,022 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Mechanical Maintenance Engineering: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Mechanical Engineering Technicians in Arizona is $61,970 and the Phoenix Area $59,970. Average starting salaries for AOS in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering (avg. for online & on-ground) at RSI is $50,533 for graduates employed during the 12-month period of 7/1/20-6/30/21. Construction Laborer Salary Stats: According to BLS data annual mean salaries for Construction Laborers (472061) in Arizona is $39,520 and in the Phoenix area $40,770. All BLS Stats reported as of May 2021. http://data.bls.gov/oes

*,1 According to 2019 IPEDS data RSI has the largest total enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. offering both CIP codes Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering and HVAC/R Engineering Technology/Technician.

3 Total number of estimated graduates for RSI calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1st, 2023.

4 For students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual accreditation report dated July 1, 2021. Refer to the most current Student Right-to-know Information for more details on calculation details https://www.rsi.edu/wp-content/uploads/rsi-right-to-know.pdf

5 Available scholarship amounts are estimated for the period of 1/1/20 through 12/31/20.

6 According to BLS data the Phoenix Area employed 5,810 Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers (514121); 7,950 Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (499021); and 11,300 Electricians (472111) through May 2021 http://data.bls.gov/oes.

RSI The Refrigeration School is not affiliated with RSI Home Products, Inc. or its subsidiaries.

* Employers Disclaimer: Indicates the total number of current partnered employers for RSI as of May 2023. Total Graduates Disclaimer: Total number of estimated graduates for RSI calculated based on historic data available as of Jan 1st, 2023. Placement Disclaimer: Graduates initially employed in 44 states according to our ACCSC Annual Report data for reports dated 7/1/18 – 7/1/23. Largest HVAC School Disclaimer: According to 2019 IPEDS data RSI has the largest total enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. offering both CIP codes Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering and HVAC/R Engineering Technology/Technician.

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