Admissions

Want a successful career? Want to further your education without racking up debt?

Get started on your path to a successful career and enroll in the ARPEC education center today. ARPEC has trained apprentices for successful careers in the high demand field of air conditioning, refrigeration, and pipefitting for over 75 years. The Apprenticeship Program is a great balance of learning while you earn money working in the trade!

Admission Requirements (5-year program)

All applicants must apply in person at 13201 NW 45th Avenue, Opa-Locka, FL 33054, be at least 18 years of age and go through testing and interviewing in order to be considered for the program. Here is how it works:

  1. A non-refundable processing fee of $60.00 is required when submitting an application. We accept only credit, debit or money order (payable to ARPEC). Personal checks and cash are not accepted. Applications will not be accepted without payment.
  2. Applicants must apply in person, and provide the following documentation in order for us to process their application:
  • Valid Florida Driver’s License
  • High School Diploma with sealed Transcript or GED Certificate with scores.
  • Out of Country Diplomas are accepted
  • Birth Certificate
  • Social Security Card
  • Proof of Citizenship or Valid Immigration Status for Educational Purposes (i.e. permanent residency card)

Applications Deadlines:

Applications are accepted twice each year:

  • Fall Term 2025: Application are accepted, December 2nd, 2024 through April 25th, 2025.
  • Winter/Spring Group 2026: Applications are accepted, June 2nd, 2025, through October 24th, 2025.

Admissions Process

  • Upon completion of basic admissions requirements. Applicants will be required to take a State Aptitude Test designed to evaluate their English and Mathematical Skills. All applicants will be required to take this test. A minimum score of 600 is required on the Math tests to advance to the interviews. Should you fail to score at least 600, you will be allowed to retake the math test once, with an opportunity to score 600 or higher. Please CLICK HERE to take a practice test. (The assessment has a 45-minute time limit for each section. The use of a calculator or any other external device is not allowed, only scratch paper and a pen or pencil is permitted.)
  • Interviews will be scheduled for applicants who qualify.
  • All applicants interviewed will be ranked based on their tests and interview scores. The Education Committee decides on the number of apprentices to be accepted based on the industry needs.

This procedure is in accordance with the Registered Standards with the State of Florida.

Credit for previous experience

Advancement credit for the 5-year program is available to qualified individuals. Interested applicants must requested in writing and submit documentation of previous work and/or educational experience to be considered (applicants must be holders of: OSHA 10, First Aid & CPR and Universal license). An evaluation test based upon field training and classroom related instruction will be administered. Applicants must score at least 70% on this test to be considered for a maximum of 1 year credit.

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