Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Mechanic apprenticeship & trade school programs in California

5 verified programs for refrigeration and air conditioning mechanics in California, drawn from official college systems and government apprenticeship registries. Confirm intake dates and accreditation directly with each institution and your apprenticeship authority.

This directory lists programs from official sources and does not endorse, rank or guarantee any school. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation directly with the institution and your apprenticeship authority.

Cerritos CollegePublic college

Norwalk, California

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

WelderAutomotive Service TechnicianMachinistRefrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicCNC Machinist

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and California Community Colleges / DAS apprenticeship.

City College of San FranciscoPublic college

San Francisco, California

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

Construction ElectricianPlumberRefrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicWelderAutomotive Service Technician

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and California Community Colleges / DAS apprenticeship.

Long Beach City CollegePublic college

Long Beach, California

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

WelderRefrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicAutomotive Service TechnicianMachinistCNC Machinist

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and California Community Colleges / DAS apprenticeship.

Los Angeles Trade-Technical CollegePublic college

Los Angeles, California

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

Construction ElectricianPlumberWelderRefrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicCarpenterMachinistAutomotive Service Technician

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and California Community Colleges / DAS apprenticeship.

San Diego City CollegePublic college

San Diego, California

CertificateIn person

Trades offered

WelderRefrigeration and Air Conditioning MechanicConstruction ElectricianMachinist

Official websiteVerified June 28, 2026

Listing from official sources — not an endorsement. Confirm current program details, intake dates and accreditation with the institution and California Community Colleges / DAS apprenticeship.

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