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This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2007-2008 (FALL) and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Appliance Servicing

CERTIFICATE IN APPLIANCE SERVICING

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. Students who complete the Entry Level Trades Training (ELTT) are eligible for credit for first year apprenticeship technical training. For further information visit the Trades website at www.kwantlen.ca/trades

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Employment opportunities in this field may be found with department stores, factory service 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 businesses. To enhance employment, graduates may require a driver’s license, and may need to be bondable.

ENTRANCE 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

Students with mental or physical impairments who may require program or practicum accommodations, should contact the Program Coordinator at 604.598.6117 or 604.598.6140 to discuss required skills and competencies, and a Disability Advisor at 604.599.3233 to ensure appropriate accommodations can be arranged. 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

  • Diagnose motors used in appliances

  • Basic electronics for appliances

  • Electric clothes dryers

  • Standard and self-cleaning ranges/wall ovens 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

  • BC Provincial “C” Gas Certificate

  • 2 Week Work Practicum

Required Courses:

Note

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.