Appliance Servicing (APPL)
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Students will study the basic theory of electricity and the principles of electromagnetism. They will perform practical applications on motors, circuits, switches, and other components, while learning to practice safe and correct use of the basic tools and test equipment in the appliance servicing industry. Students will also learn customer relations skills.
Level: VO
Attribute: TRAD
Students will study the operation and repair of common makes of household electric dryers. They will use schematic diagnostic techniques and flow charts to trouble-shoot faults and will make repairs to current Canadian Industrial Standards.
Level: VO
Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110
Attribute: TRAD
Students will study the operation and repair of standard and self-cleaning household ranges and wall ovens. They will apply a series of systematic procedures with the use of testers to trouble-shoot to current Canadian Industrial Standards.
Level: VO
Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110
Attribute: TRAD
Students will focus on the installation and repair of automatic electric dishwashers. They will follow flow charts and schematic diagrams to troubleshoot electrical and mechanical problems and perform repairs to current Canadian Industrial Standards.
Level: VO
Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110
Attribute: TRAD
Students will focus on the theory, testing, diagnosis, and repair of domestic refrigeration units and domestic air conditioners. They will apply systematic procedures to analyze and repair refrigerators to meet current Canadian Industrial Standards.
Level: VO
Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110
Attribute: TRAD
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, regulators, 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.
Level: VO
Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110
Attribute: TRAD
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