Refrigeration Operator Classes
Taught by experienced field technicians, this is a hands on course where you will feel and work with a running RSW unit, and handle common refrigeration components.
Whether you operate an RSW, blast, or brine unit this class prepares you with information about your system and how to operate it safely.
The course is designed to increase your confidence as a marine refrigeration operator so you can recognize problems you can solve, understand when to call a tech, and how to communicate with them.
Bring your refrigeration questions! This class is conversational and lively discussions are encouraged.
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FAQ
3 to 4 days.
This course is structured as two days of lectures, discussion, and hands on time with a running RSW unit and components followed by two days set aside for individual test sessions.
During the final two days each student has an hour-long one-on-one test with an instructor and the RSW unit to show what they learned and prove understanding of safe operation.
If you test on the third day, you do not have to attend the final day of class.
However, we strongly encourage you to attend if you are able.
During this time we offer additional water pump rebuild demonstrations, troubleshooting scenarios and water plumbing questions.
This course is structured as two days of lectures, discussion, and hands on time with a running RSW unit and components followed by two days set aside for individual test sessions.
During the final two days each student has an hour-long one-on-one test with an instructor and the RSW unit to show what they learned and prove understanding of safe operation.
If you test on the third day, you do not have to attend the final day of class.
However, we strongly encourage you to attend if you are able.
During this time we offer additional water pump rebuild demonstrations, troubleshooting scenarios and water plumbing questions.
Refrigeration theory, common refrigeration components and their functions, the refrigeration circuit, heat load and how to calculate to size a system, water plumbing for RSW, basic troubleshooting and system maintenance.
Our fee per student is $1200. You pay $200 to reserve your seat when you sign up. The remaining $1000 is before class begins.
We offer several scheduled courses in WA, OR, and AK throughout the fall and winter.
Our class dates and locations are listed above.
If you want to sign up for one of these, click the “sign up” link below the class you’d like to attend and fill out the contact form.
We will send you a confirmation email with instructions to reserve your spot.
Our class dates and locations are listed above.
If you want to sign up for one of these, click the “sign up” link below the class you’d like to attend and fill out the contact form.
We will send you a confirmation email with instructions to reserve your spot.
9 am to 5 pm with an hour lunch break around noon.
Instructors are typically available for an hour after class each day for additional questions and discussions.
Instructors are typically available for an hour after class each day for additional questions and discussions.
No.
In order to handle refrigerant, the EPA requires that a technician be certified under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. This class does not offer that certification. It is geared towards safe operation, understanding proper maintenance, and is an introduction to refrigeration basics.
In order to handle refrigerant, the EPA requires that a technician be certified under Section 608 of the Clean Air Act. This class does not offer that certification. It is geared towards safe operation, understanding proper maintenance, and is an introduction to refrigeration basics.
As one of their efforts to promote a higher quality product for their members the BBRSDA has launched a quality program to reimburse members 50% up to $500 after taking an RSW Operator course.
To apply for reimbursement or find out more go here: https://www.bbrsda.com/rsw-reimburse-form
To apply for reimbursement or find out more go here: https://www.bbrsda.com/rsw-reimburse-form
If we have to cancel a class, we will refund your seat deposit.
If you find out that you cannot attend a course notify us as soon as possible.
We will refund your seat deposit up to two weeks before a class, after that you can either elect to keep it as a credit towards another class, or towards a service invoice, but we reserve the right to refuse a refund if you cancel within two weeks of a class's start date. The same policy applies to a class fee paid in full.
If you find out that you cannot attend a course notify us as soon as possible.
We will refund your seat deposit up to two weeks before a class, after that you can either elect to keep it as a credit towards another class, or towards a service invoice, but we reserve the right to refuse a refund if you cancel within two weeks of a class's start date. The same policy applies to a class fee paid in full.