Refrigeration & A/C Repair Technician (Evening)

The Refrigeration & A.C. Repair Technician program is designed to train students for an entry-level position in the air conditioning / refrigeration industry. The program includes theoretical and hands-on training in the installation, design, maintenance, and repair of residential and commercial refrigeration, air conditioning, and heating equipment.

This skill-oriented program introduces the student to the fundamentals of refrigeration and the refrigeration systems, principles and application of electricity, operation and function of air conditioning systems, and heating equipment.

Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be awarded a diploma.

Specialized training. South Florida Institute of Technology's philosophy is to provide a viable alternative to traditional college education by eliminating some of the general education courses and concentrating on specialized subjects.

One class at a time. Our school has developed flexible class schedules that meet students' busy schedules. Besides, most of our programs are taught one class at a time in order to let students really focus on learning the material.

Trial enrollment period. A person who enrolls in the school will be offered the opportunity to attend any program of choice for a short period of time (maximum of three weeks) without incurring a financial obligation beyond the application fee.

Programs are open to young and mature individuals who have the sincere desire of self-improvement and training for a career opportunity. There are no pre-requisites for previous experience or training.

The student must have a High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent (GED). Students who do not have a High School Diploma or who have not passed the GED Test, but are beyond the compulsory age of education in the State of Florida, and who have demonstrated that they possess Ability to Benefit (ATB) from the training offered must pass the ATB exam with a minimum score of 14/50 for the Scholastic Level IV entrance exam.

Graduation requires completion of all prescribed course work, a minimum overall GPA of 2.0, and fulfillment of all obligations to the school.

Evening Session: 6:00pm to 10:00pm (Monday through Friday).

Distance education is only offered for students registered for evening school: lecture classes that exceed 25 students in size are offered via Zoom, and all students complete their laboratory and practical lab hours in person.

South Florida Institute of Technology offers classes on a year-round basis. The school observes New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Christmas holidays (approximately the last two weeks of December).

This program requires 60 clock hours of outside work. There are no part time students.

No future start dates are published; contact admissions for the next class start.

Program cost. Tuition $10,300; registration fee $150.00 (non-refundable); total tuition and registration fee $10,450; books and supplies $540 (purchased by the student); total program cost $10,990.

Payment schedule. Refrigeration & A.C. Repair Technician students who pay the full cost of tuition pay the $150.00 registration fee plus a first month of $858.37 on or before the start of the program and eleven consecutive monthly payments of $858.33.

Tuition charging. Tuition is charged by term. Readmitted students are charged tuition and fees according to the rates at the time of readmission.

Federal financial aid. South Florida Institute of Technology offers Financial Aid Assistance for those who qualify, supported by the U.S. Department of Education: Federal Pell Grant (awards can range up to $8,628.00 per academic year), Federal SEOG, Federal Work-Study and Federal Direct Loans (subsidized and unsubsidized, 6.53% for loans first disbursed July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2027). Complete the FAFSA using federal school code 036614.

Institutional payment plans. We even have our own payment institutional plans without any type of interest.

Veterans. Eligible persons may receive benefits under the Montgomery GI Bill (Ch. 30), Vocational Rehabilitation & Employment (Ch. 31), VEAP (Ch. 32), Post-9/11 GI Bill (Ch. 33), DEA (Ch. 35), Selected Reserve (Ch. 1606) and REAP (Ch. 1607). Post-9/11 and VR&E students will not be charged or penalized due to a delay in VA tuition and fee payments.

Net price calculator. SFIT publishes a net price calculator at https://www.sf-institute.com/themes/sf/netprice/npcalc.htm.

Occupations. Graduates are trained for an entry-level position in the air conditioning / refrigeration industry.

Related occupations (SOC codes linked on the program page). Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration Mechanics and Installers (SOC 49-9021)

Outcomes, Hialeah (Satellite Campus). 2025 ACCSC Annual Report, cohort beginning-end 12/22 to 11/23: 71% placement (202 of 286). Reported 07/2025.

Upon successful completion of the program, the school will assist each graduate with job placement. However, the school does not guarantee employment.

South Florida Institute of Technology's students come from everywhere. Some are changing their careers, or just arrived from foreign countries; others have just finished high school, and many of them just want to get more skills for the careers they just have.

South Florida Institute of Technology's goal is to support the student's challenges and needs. We provide the education, training, and supportive services that our students require to stay in school and succeed.