The Refrigeration School, Inc. (RSI) has trained individuals to become professional, entrylevel Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technicians since 1965. RSI has since expanded its training and now offers multiple career-focused training opportunities. RSI’s instructors are experienced industry professionals. RSI’s training programs are designed based on industry feedback to meet employers’ needs. RSI promotes a student-centric learning environment to support the learner who desires to put forth the effort to achieve his or her desired professional goals. Students are expected to demonstrate a positive attitude, professional character, maintain excellent attendance and be alert and attentive during the training process. Graduates can look forward to a wide range of career opportunities.
We at RSI want to ensure that your education experience is a rewarding one. Please note that RSI offers ample support to all its students. We wish you the best in achieving your educational and professional goals.
At RSI we offer career-focused training. RSI offers training programs for entry-level careers in HVAC/R, solar installation, and welding. Most of our programs include hands-on training with an emphasis on troubleshooting. Our HVAC/R training programs utilize a unique system known as the E-STAR, which gives students the hands-on troubleshooting experience that sets our graduates apart. Our welding training program is mostly hands-on with welding techniques currently used in the industry. With more than four decades of history, RSI has the administrative skill, experience, and close ties with the industry that are necessary for you to get the quality training needed. RSI graduates have a broad range of career opportunities, and are qualified for entry-level positions. With today’s residential, commercial, and industrial Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) systems more sophisticated than ever, and welding utilized in many capacities all over the world, the industry requires a workforce with specialized knowledge and skills for installations, maintenance and repairs.
Our faculty and staff are dedicated to assisting students in achieving their educational goals. RSI’s faculty consists of industry experts and dedicated, trained professionals ready to assist you. There’s never been a better time to enroll. Come explore your dreams of career satisfaction and financial independence.
The Refrigeration School was founded in Phoenix, Arizona in 1965 as Modern School of Refrigeration. Its original location was at 3216 E. Washington in the historic industrial area of Phoenix. The school changed its name to The Refrigeration School, Inc. in June of 1970, and in 1982 the school relocated to its current location at 4210 E. Washington Street.
In June of 1999, Ola Lee Loney, the previous President and founder, retired and transferred her interest to her family members, Edwin Loney, Jr. and Elizabeth Loney-Cline. In December of 2007, Ms. Loney-Cline affected a repurchase by the corporation of Mr. Loney’s interest, leaving her as the sole owner of the school. On November 17, 2009, the School was purchased by its current owners, Tulsa Welding School, Inc.
The National Association of Trade and Technical Schools (NATTS) originally accredited the school in July of 1973. NATTS went through a series of name changes, and is currently known as the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). The Refrigeration School continues to be accredited by ACCSC.
The Refrigeration School was established to train entry-level Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVAC/R) technicians. The Refrigeration School added the Electrical Technologies and Electro-Mechanical Technologies courses in 1986 and 1987 respectively, to respond to the growing demand for entry- level electricians and facility maintenance technicians. In 1992 the school made an additional commitment and developed the Associate of Occupational Studies degree program in Mechanical Maintenance Engineering. In 2016, The Refrigeration School began offering the Fundamentals of Solar Online course which offers a Certificate of Completion, and received approval for the Welding Specialist diploma program, which had its first class in January 2018. In 2017, The Refrigeration School received approval for the Electrical Applications diploma program.
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. For more information about our programs, please visit our website at: http://www.refrigerationschool.com/about-rsi/regulatory-information/.
