Don, 55, from Southbridge, Massachusetts, is a solar instructor at The Refrigeration School. He currently teaches the Fundamentals of Solar class to students on the EA and EMT programs. Don is a retired Command Master Chief having served in the United States Navy for 34 years from October 1988 to November 2022. Thanks for your time, Don, and thank you for your service; tell us a little about your Navy career. I joined the Navy pretty much straight out of high school in 1988. I didn’t come from a military family, but I was in a Navy ROTC high school program; that’s where I got the desire to joi ..read more

Not sure what options you have in welding, HVAC, or electrician programs in your area? The good news is that we have you covered. The Refrigeration School (RSI) offers trade programs at our Phoenix, AZ campus. Do you live in Tucson or Sedona? The RSI Phoenix campus is within driving distance and a great way to start a career as a trade professional. What Trade Programs Does RSI Offer? RSI offers five unique trade programs that can be completed in months rather than years. Once you graduate, you can start working as a trade professional in the Tucson and Sedona area. Many employers seek welders ..read more

Do you live in the Phoenix metro area and want to become a MIG welder? During the Welding Specialist Training Program at The Refrigeration School  (RSI), you learn MIG welding and much more. In addition to MIG welding, you learn Fluxcore, structural, and pipe welding techniques. At the end of the program, you are prepared to take the Certified Welding Technician exam offered by the American Welding Society (AWS)1. What is MIG Welding? Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding is an arc welding technique in which a continuous solid wire electrode is fed into the weld pool and melted together to form a ..read more

Are you interested in attending an industrial electrician school and want to know what you will learn? This article will define an industrial electrician and offer a review of the curriculum you will follow before becoming an apprentice. What is an Industrial Electrician? An industrial electrician works at an industrial plant or facility, monitoring electrical controls, wiring, and worksite equipment. They are responsible for installing, maintaining, and repairing electrical components in industries such as manufacturing, production, and other industrial worksites. What is an Industrial E ..read more

Are you ready to get a certification to become an HVAC technician? Are you considering starting an apprenticeship before completing an HVAC Certification Training program? Although you can technically start working as an apprentice without certification, there are many benefits to attending HVAC school and obtaining HVAC certifications as you first step into the HVAC industry. On-The-Job Training vs. HVAC School There are many benefits to attending HVAC school and getting certifications before becoming an apprentice. These benefits include: A Complete Curriculum Getting on-the-job tr ..read more

Are you wondering which jobs are available after graduation from The Refrigeration School (RSI)? There are many entry-level roles that you can start working in shortly after graduation. The Refrigeration Technologies program at RSI prepares you to become an HVAC technician and to take the North American Technician Excellence NATE certification1. What is the NATE Certification? The NATE certification is an entry-level certificate that tests HVAC technicians’ knowledge of HVAC/R systems. NATE recommends that you have formal education and some training an employer provides. There are ma ..read more

Are you interested in becoming a welder and want to learn more about welding certification? The gold standard in the welding industry is the American Welding Society (AWS). Wondering how fast you can get a welding certification? How Fast Can I Get a Welding Certification? Did you know you can complete the Welding program at RSI in as little as seven months? Although you don’t need a diploma to apply for the AWS certification, you need to possess knowledge in welding that will help you pass the exam. This is one of the main benefits of the Welding Specialist program at RSI. What is th ..read more

Are you considering becoming a Refrigeration technician? Did you know that industrial refrigeration exists in addition to residential and commercial refrigeration? The Refrigeration School (RSI) offers a Refrigeration Technologies program to prepare you for a career in refrigeration. So, are you asking yourself, “What is industrial refrigeration?” What is Industrial Refrigeration? Industrial refrigeration deals with cooling and freezing large-scale processes and equipment. Industrial processes and equipment are much more complex than residential or commercial refrigeration. Industrial refriger ..read more

Do you enjoy taking things apart and putting them back together? Do you have an inquisitive mind? If so, consider a career in HVAC/R. The Refrigeration School (RSI) offers a Refrigeration Technologies program that teaches you about heating, ventilation, air conditioning, and refrigeration. A chiller is one of the important technologies you will learn about in this program. So, what is a chiller? What is a Chiller? A chiller is a refrigeration system used to lower the temperature in a refrigerator by removing heat from the system and transferring it out of the vents in the back of the refrigera ..read more

Are you interested in how refrigerators work? If so, consider a career in refrigeration technologies. In as little as six months, you can complete the Refrigeration Technologies program at The Refrigeration School (RSI) and start working in the industry as an apprentice. This program trains you for entry into a service and maintenance technician role that uses the technologies of heating, air conditioning, ventilation, and refrigeration (HVAC/R). So, are you wondering, “How does a refrigerator work?” How Does a Refrigerator Work? Refrigerators remove heat from the inside to keep food fresh. Th ..read more