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Materials Ammonia Refrigeration and HAZWOPER Combo

This 5-day course combines "Ammonia Refrigeration" and "HAZWOPER Hazardous Material Technician Training." It's essential for entry-level industrial refrigeration operators, PSM/RMP personnel, and responders to ammonia incidents. Students learn refrigeration fundamentals, PSM/RMP, and hands-on ammonia leak response techniques. Course includes quizzes and practical drills in a fully operational ammonia plant. Certificate awarded upon passing.

Course Cost: $1,400.00

Course PDH: 24

Approved RETA PDH: 8

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Upcoming Ammonia Refrigeration and HAZWOPER Combo Courses
  • Feb 16, 2026 8:00AM - Feb 20, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,400.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Feb 6, 2026
  • May 4, 2026 8:00AM - May 8, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,400.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Apr 24, 2026

Materials Outline Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration

This 3-day refrigeration introductory course is essential for entry-level industrial refrigeration operators and those involved in PSM/RMP. Students learn the basics of refrigeration and federal OSHA & EPA's PSM/RMP requirements. The students will also get to learn with IRTC's fully operational industrial ammonia system. Quizzes are given and a certificate is awarded upon passing the class.

Course Cost: $890.00

Course PDH: 24

Approved RETA PDH: 8

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Upcoming Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration Courses
  • Feb 16, 2026 8:00AM - Feb 18, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $890.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Feb 6, 2026
  • May 4, 2026 8:00AM - May 6, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $890.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Apr 24, 2026

Materials Outline HAZWOPER 24

In this 24 HR course, students learn the requirements for responding to hazardous chemical releases per OSHA's definition of hazardous materials technicians. Training includes classroom and hands-on sessions in an operational ammonia plant, covering OSHA's HAZWOPER standard 1910.120(q). Students acquire skills to respond to and contain ammonia releases and engage in live emergency response drills.

Course Cost: $800.00

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Upcoming HAZWOPER 24 Courses
  • Feb 18, 2026 8:00AM - Feb 20, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $800.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Feb 6, 2026
  • May 6, 2026 8:00AM - May 8, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $800.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Apr 24, 2026

Materials Outline HAZWOPER 8

OSHA mandates that HAZWOPER Technician employees receive periodic refresher training. This 8-hour refresher course is for students who have completed the 24-hour Hazardous Material Technician Training and who would like a classroom based refresher course to fulfill their refresher training requirement.

Course Cost: $355.00

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Upcoming HAZWOPER 8 Courses
  • Feb 19, 2026 8:00AM - Feb 19, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $355.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Feb 6, 2026
  • May 7, 2026 8:00AM - May 7, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $355.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Apr 24, 2026

Materials Outline Operator I

This second-level course dives into the provided RETA Industrial Refrigeration 1 book. The 4-1/2 days of training will cover all CARO exam topics and provide in depth information about the core refrigeration components. Students take an exam on the final day and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CARO exam available for an additional fee.

Completion of the Ammonia Refrigeration course is recommended.

Course Cost: $1,225.00

Course PDH: 36

Approved RETA PDH: 24

Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow

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Upcoming Operator I Courses
  • Jan 26, 2026 8:00AM - Jan 30, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,225.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Jan 12, 2026
  • Mar 9, 2026 8:00AM - Mar 13, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,225.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Feb 23, 2026
  • Apr 13, 2026 8:00AM - Apr 17, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,225.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Mar 30, 2026
  • May 11, 2026 8:00AM - May 15, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,225.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Apr 27, 2026
  • Jun 15, 2026 8:00AM - Jun 19, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,225.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Jun 1, 2026
All RETA membership applications and exam fees must be paid and completed via RETA prior to the class date. Industrial Refrigeration Technical College does not register your attendees or pay their dues on your behalf. Non-payment or incomplete applications may prevent students from being able to take the exam. Exam Information: CARO - RETA Member Rate: $570.00, Non-member Rate: $865.00

Materials Outline Operator II

This third-level course prepares attendees to comprehensively understand, analyze, and troubleshoot industrial refrigeration systems. Each student receives RETA's Industrial Refrigeration 2 book. The 4-1/2 days of training covers CIRO exam topics and will prepare students to take on the problems associated with maintaining an efficient industrial refrigeration system. Students will take an exam and receive a certificate upon passing. Optional RETA CIRO exam available for an additional fee.

Prerequisite: Operator I or RETA's CARO certification. RETA Basic Electricity Book 1, 2, and Industrial Refrigeration Book 4 are included on the CIRO exam but are not provided or covered as part of this class.

Course Cost: $1,375.00

Course PDH: 36

Approved RETA PDH: 24

Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow

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Upcoming Operator II Courses
  • Dec 1, 2025 8:00AM - Dec 5, 2025 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,375.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Nov 26, 2025
  • Feb 2, 2026 8:00AM - Feb 6, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,375.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Jan 19, 2026
  • Jun 22, 2026 8:00AM - Jun 26, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,375.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Jun 8, 2026
All RETA membership applications and exam fees must be paid and completed via RETA prior to the class date. Industrial Refrigeration Technical College does not register your attendees or pay their dues on your behalf. Non-payment or incomplete applications may prevent students from being able to take the exam. Exam Information: CIRO - RETA Member Rate: $570.00, Non-member Rate: $865.00

Materials PSM/RMP & SOP-MI Combo

This 5-day course combines the content of the PSM/RMP & SOP-MI courses to provide students comprehensive training on the entirety of OSHA & EPA's PSM/RMP requirements, including designated Recognized and Generally Accepted Good Engineering Practices (RAGAGEP) as covered under IIAR Standards and other requirements. This course is aimed towards personnel seeking a cohesive understanding of everything involved in keeping their facilities compliant with all applicable regulations. PDH: 36

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Upcoming PSM/RMP & SOP-MI Combo Courses
  • Mar 30, 2026 8:00AM - Apr 3, 2026 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,600.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Mar 16, 2026

Materials Outline Industrial Refrigeration Energy Specialist

This is the newest technician level class focused on energy efficiency that utilizes the Industrial Refrigeration Best Practice Guide and RETA's Industrial Refrigeration 1 & 2 books. The course builds upon refrigeration knowledge from Industrial Refrigeration Operator 1 & Operator 2 to focus on operating refrigeration systems in the most energy efficient manner including equipment and designs that use less energy. Selected sections of RETA’s Basic Electricity I & II and Industrial Refrigeration 4 books will be reviewed and additional topics from IRC Energy Efficiency Guideline will be discussed. Students will be administered an exam before the completion of the course and, with participation during class, will be awarded a certificate upon passing. This is a 4-1/2 day industrial refrigeration training course that covers topics that may be present on RETA's Certified Refrigeration Energy Specialist (CRES) exam. If desired, for an additional fee the student may sit for the RETA CRES examination which is offered at our testing facility after the course is complete. To attend the course, we require that you have completed courses covering the RETA IR-1 and IR-2 books or have CARO or CIRO certification.

Course Cost: $1,225.00

Course PDH: 36

Approved RETA PDH: 24

Join RETA: www.reta.com/page/joinnow

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Upcoming Industrial Refrigeration Energy Specialist Courses
  • Dec 8, 2025 8:00AM - Dec 12, 2025 5:00PM
    Fee: $1,125.00 - Seats available
    Register before: Dec 3, 2025
All RETA membership applications and exam fees must be paid and completed via RETA prior to the class date. Industrial Refrigeration Technical College does not register your attendees or pay their dues on your behalf. Non-payment or incomplete applications may prevent students from being able to take the exam. Exam Information: CRES - RETA Member Rate: $550.00, Non-member Rate: $855.00