Appliance Servicing

Offered at Newton Campus

Full-time Program

Length of Program: 39 weeks

Start date: September

Description

In this nine-month program, students will learn to service household appliances. The training prepares the graduate for employment in the appliance industry and in related careers that require electromechanical skills and knowledge.

Career Opportunities

Employment opportunities in this field may be found with department stores, factory services outlets, independent service shops and authorized service depots. Outside of appliance servicing, opportunities are available with companies who service electromechanical products. Many graduates have started their own business. To enhance employment, graduates may require a driver's license, and may need to be bondable.

Admission Requirements

Students must meet either the regular student admission category or the mature student admission category in addition to the following:

Adequate reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen

Interview with instructor

Note: Students with disabilities must contact the program coordinator to discuss the required skills and competencies and ensure that accommodations can be made.

Due to the nature of this program, students should have satisfactory physical health.

Content

safety with respect to appliance servicing

the tools of the trade

the fundamentals of electricity

customer relations

repair small portable appliances

diagnose motors used in appliances

basic electronics for appliances

electric clothes dryers

standard and self-cleaning ranges including electronic models

automatic clothes washers

automatic electric dishwashers

garbage disposers, garbage compactors, electric water heaters

microwave ovens

household refrigerators including electronic models

freezers

air conditioners

Special Equipment

Students will require steel-toed safety shoes, a multimeter, and various other tools.

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be awarded a Certificate in Appliance Servicing.

Kwantlen University College
http://www.kwantlen.ca
604-599-2100
Contact the Admissions Department




		This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2003-2004 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information. The on-line version of the University College Calendar is the Official version. In the event of conflict between the printed version and the online version, the on-line version will prevail. Effective date of this program calendar information, unless otherwise indicated, is Sept. 1, 2003 to Aug. 31, 2004.