Gas Appliance Service Technician Certificate of Qualification Preparation

Program Overview

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Kwantlen Polytechnic University's Appliance Service Technician Certificate program equips students with the skills to service and repair a wide range of appliances, troubleshoot malfunctions, and perform preventative maintenance. The 39-week program includes hands-on experience, competency-based assessment, and a strong job placement rate. Graduates are prepared for careers as appliance technicians, managers, and technical trainers, as well as self-employment opportunities.

Program Outline

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Appliance Service Technician: Certificate Program at Kwantlen Polytechnic University

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Degree Overview:

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The Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program at KPU prepares students for entry-level positions in the appliance service and repair industry.

The program provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to:

• Service and repair a wide range of appliances, including refrigerators, ovens, dishwashers, washing machines, and dryers.
• Troubleshoot and diagnose appliance malfunctions.

• Perform preventative maintenance on appliances.

• Apply safe work practices in the appliance industry.

The program consists of

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39 weeks of full-time study

, with two intakes per year:

• Fall intake: Runs from September to June.
• Spring intake: Runs from March to December.
• Graduates of the program are successfully employed as:
• Technicians
• Owners
• Managers
• Technical trainers
• The program also prepares graduates for careers in related fields such as:
• Commercial cooking servicing
• Vending machine repair
• Furnace and fireplace service
• Other "electromechanical" occupations

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Outline:

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The Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program is divided into several modules, each focusing on a specific aspect of appliance repair.

The modules include:

• Basic Electricity
• Refrigeration
• Cooking Appliances
• Laundry Appliances
• Dishwashing Appliances
• Troubleshooting
• Service Procedures
• Shop Practices
• Each module includes a combination of theoretical instruction and hands-on experience.
Students will have the opportunity to work on actual appliances in the program's dedicated labs.

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Assessment:

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Students in the Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Assignments
• Quizzes
• Exams
• Practical assessments
• The program uses a competency-based assessment approach, which means that students are assessed on their ability to demonstrate the required skills and knowledge, rather than on their ability to memorize facts.

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Teaching:

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The Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program is taught by a team of experienced instructors who have extensive experience in the appliance industry.

The instructors use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Demonstrations
• Hands-on activities
• Group work
• The program also offers students the opportunity to participate in a co-op work term, which provides them with valuable on-the-job experience.

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Careers:

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Graduates of the Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program are in high demand in the appliance industry.

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The program has a strong job placement rate, with many graduates securing employment before they even graduate.

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Some of the potential career paths for graduates include:

• Appliance technician
• Appliance service manager
• Appliance sales representative
• Technical trainer
• The program also prepares graduates for self-employment opportunities, as many graduates start their own appliance repair businesses.

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Other:

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The Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program is accredited by the Industry Training Authority (ITA).

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This means that graduates of the program are eligible to write the Interprovincial Red Seal Exam, which allows them to work as appliance service technicians anywhere in Canada.

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The program is also offered at KPU's Surrey campus, which is located in the heart of the Lower Mainland's appliance industry.

This gives students access to a wide range of internship and employment opportunities.