Upcoming In-Person Courses
November 2025
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Nov 10th 2025 8:00AM
Ends: Nov 14th 2025 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Nov 5th 2025 9:35AMCollapse
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
December 2025
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Operator II
Seats availableStarts: Dec 1st 2025 8:00AM
Ends: Dec 5th 2025 5:00PMFee: $1,375.00
Register By: Nov 26th 2025 8:18AMCollapse
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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Industrial Refrigeration Energy Specialist
Seats availableStarts: Dec 8th 2025 8:00AM
Ends: Dec 12th 2025 5:00PMFee: $1,125.00
Register By: Dec 3rd 2025 10:33AMCollapse
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
January 2026
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Jan 26th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Jan 30th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Jan 12th 2026 12:45PMCollapse
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
February 2026
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Operator II
Seats availableStarts: Feb 2nd 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Feb 6th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,375.00
Register By: Jan 19th 2026 12:47PMCollapse
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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Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration
Seats availableStarts: Feb 16th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Feb 18th 2026 5:00PMFee: $890.00
Register By: Feb 2nd 2026 12:48PMCollapse
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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Ammonia Refrigeration and HAZWOPER Combo
Seats availableStarts: Feb 16th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Feb 20th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,400.00
Register By: Feb 2nd 2026 12:49PMCollapse
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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HAZWOPER 24
Seats availableStarts: Feb 18th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Feb 20th 2026 5:00PMFee: $800.00
Register By: Feb 4th 2026 12:50PMCollapse
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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HAZWOPER 8
Seats availableStarts: Feb 19th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Feb 19th 2026 5:00PMFee: $355.00
Register By: Feb 5th 2026 12:51PMCollapse
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
March 2026
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Mar 9th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Mar 13th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Feb 23rd 2026 1:11PMCollapse
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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PSM/RMP & SOP-MI Combo
Seats availableStarts: Mar 30th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Apr 3rd 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,600.00
Register By: Mar 16th 2026 1:51PMCollapse
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
April 2026
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Apr 13th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Apr 17th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Mar 30th 2026 1:13PMCollapse
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
May 2026
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Ammonia Refrigeration and HAZWOPER Combo
Seats availableStarts: May 4th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 8th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,400.00
Register By: Apr 20th 2026 1:14PMCollapse
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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Introduction to Ammonia Refrigeration
Seats availableStarts: May 4th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 6th 2026 5:00PMFee: $890.00
Register By: Apr 20th 2026 1:15PMCollapse
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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HAZWOPER 24
Seats availableStarts: May 6th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 8th 2026 5:00PMFee: $800.00
Register By: Apr 20th 2026 1:16PMCollapse
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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HAZWOPER 8
Seats availableStarts: May 7th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 7th 2026 5:00PMFee: $355.00
Register By: Apr 23rd 2026 1:17PMCollapse
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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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: May 11th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: May 15th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Apr 27th 2026 1:22PMCollapse
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
June 2026
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Operator I
Seats availableStarts: Jun 15th 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Jun 19th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,225.00
Register By: Jun 1st 2026 1:23PMCollapse
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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Operator II
Seats availableStarts: Jun 22nd 2026 8:00AM
Ends: Jun 26th 2026 5:00PMFee: $1,375.00
Register By: Jun 8th 2026 1:24PMCollapse
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