Appliance Service Technician

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APPL 1110  5 credits  
Basic Electricity  

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

APPL 1115  1 credit  
Basic Electronics  

Students will learn the fundamentals of electronics as they relate to appliance repairs. They will apply the theory of diodes, silicone controlled rectifiers, and triacs in lab experiments using the multimeter and oscilloscope.

Level: VO

Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110

Attribute: TRAD

APPL 1120  1 credit  
Ancillary Products  

Students will test and repair garbage disposers, trash compactors, and electric water heaters. They will master all procedures and safety practices to current Canadian Industrial Standards.

Level: VO

Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110

Attribute: TRAD

APPL 1125  3 credits  
Electric Dryers  

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

APPL 1130  5 credits  
Electric Ranges: Standard and Self-Cleaning  

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

APPL 1210  5 credits  
Automatic Washers  

Students will focus on installation, diagnosis and repair of automatic washers. They will follow flowcharts and schematic diagrams to trouble-shoot problems and will perform repairs to current Canadian Industrial Standards.

Level: VO

Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110

Attribute: TRAD

APPL 1215  3 credits  
Automatic Electric Dishwashers  

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

APPL 1220  5.5 credits  
Basic Refrigeration and Domestic Air Conditioning  

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

APPL 1225  1.5 credits  
Work Experience Practicum  

Students will apply theoretical and practical experience learned during program in a workplace environment with an appliance sector employer of the student's choosing.

Level: VO

Prerequisite(s): APPL 1115 and 1120 and 1125 and 1130 and 1210 and 1215 and 1220

Attribute: TRAD

APPL 1230  1.5 credits  
Microwave Ovens  

Students will study the theory and practice the safe installation, testing, and repair of microwave ovens. They will trouble-shoot and repair mechanical and electrical faults to current Canadian Industrial Standards.

Level: VO

Prerequisite(s): APPL 1110

Attribute: TRAD

APPL 1235  2.5 credits  
B.C. Provincial “C” Gas Certificate  

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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