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Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technician

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Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technician

Program Details

  • Students will receive hands-on practical experience in repairing household and commercial appliances. Appliances are becoming more complex and ‘smart’ as they become integrated with the ‘smart’ home movement; hence, they will require technicians with specialized appliance repair training. Employment and opportunity growth will remain strong into the future as the demand for high-end appliances is growing. Which also includes training as an Appliance Installation Helper, Laundry Technician, Cooking Appliance Technician and Cooling Appliance Technician.

  • Students will get the knowledge, technical skills, and work habits to pursue an entry level position as an appliance repair technician. The program concentrates on the necessary service and repair of major residential appliances.

  • Occupational Completion Points (OCPs) - The Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technician program is a planned sequence of instruction consisting of four Occupational Completion Points. OCPs provide a student with early completion training options linked to employment opportunities established by the Florida Department of Education based on the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system and accepted industry titles. Academic skill level required to complete program: Grade 9 language, math and reading.
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    J620300 OCP Postsecondary Program of Study 1200 Hrs
    EER0391 A Appliance Installation Helper 200
    EER0315 B Laundry Technician 300
    EER0392 C Cooking Appliance Technician 350
    ACR0084 D Cooling Appliance Technician 300
  • Near completion of the program, students take the following certification exam:

    • Graduate Certified Appliance Technician (G-CAP)
    • Professional Servicer Association (PSA)

      ​​​​​​​Professional Service Association
  • Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an AS degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:

    Valencia College:

    • Supervision & Management for Industry AS degree – Up to 27 credits

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