This is an ARCHIVED version of the Kwantlen University College Calendar for 2000-2001 and is provided for historical reference only. See the current version of the Calendar for updated information.

Appliance Servicing

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Offered at Newton

Length of Program: 39 weeks

Graduation

Upon successful completion of this program, students are awarded an Appliance Servicing

Description

In this nine-month program, which can be entered in September or November, students will learn to service household appliances. The training prepares the graduate for employment in the appliance industry and in related careers which 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

Grade 10 reading comprehension and math skills as assessed by Kwantlen, and 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 some electronic models
• Clothes washers
• Automatic electric dishwashers
• Garbage disposers, garbage compactors, electric water heaters
• Microwave ovens
• Household refrigerators including some electronic
  models
• Freezers
• Air conditioners

Special Equipment

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