Program Overview

Appliance Service Technician

The Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program prepares students for entry into the appliance service and repair industry. Students complete all of the in-school training required for red seal qualifications and develop their skills through hands-on opportunities. Students also acquire a sound knowledge of common appliance systems and essential skills necessary to succeed in the industry.

Program Details

• The program is 39 weeks full-time, with two intakes: Fall (September to June) and Spring (March to December).
• For program dates, please refer to the Program Schedule menu.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the program are successfully employed as technicians, owners, managers, and technical trainers in the appliance industry. Commercial cooking servicing, vending machine repair, furnace and fireplace service sector, as well as other "electromechanical" occupations are also open to graduates.

Gas Appliance Service Technician Certificate of Qualification Preparation

Gas Appliance Service Technician Certificate of Qualification Preparation students will study the basic theory and practices of the administration and regulations of the B.C. Gas Act. They will study the properties of gases, piping, burners (pilot & atmospheric), flame characteristics, orifices, combustion, air supply, venting, basic electricity, flame safety, operating valves, propane cylinders and servicing. Students will learn safety and the use of basic tools and meters in gas servicing.

Note

This program is not currently being offered at KPU and there’s currently no timetable for its return.