Appliance Repair, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning
33 Total Credits
This certificate will provide hands-on experience to enter into the job market. Graduates may be employed by repair shops, department stores or open their own business.
To prepare the students to enter the Appliance Repair industry.
- Graduates secure employment in the appliance repair industry.
- Students successfully complete the required coursework.
To prepare the students to be safe and competent appliance repair technicians
- Students will follow safety procedures.
- Students will demonstrate ability to troubleshoot appliances and develop a corrective action plan.
To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.
- Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
- Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources
This course introduces the field of appliance repair. It includes
electrical theory and wiring, electric motors, and controls. The
proper use and care of hand power tools and test equipment
required in the field are covered. Proper methods of troubleshooting, diagnosis, and appliance repair are stressed.
This course is a continuation of VT 131, with emphasis on electrical heating units, gas appliances, and major appliances. The proper methods of troubleshooting and repair are stressed.
The course introduces domestic refrigeration and small air conditioners. It includes the history of refrigeration, basic refrigeration theory, proper methods of troubleshooting, and repair of domestic units. The use and care of hand power tools and test equipment are covered.
A continuation of part 1 with emphasis on proper methods of diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of domestic refrigerators, freezers and air conditioners. Schematic diagrams, temperature systems will be included.
This course is designed to develop the students' skills in the diagnosis, troubleshooting and repair of commercial refrigeration systems, free-standing and remote air conditioning units. Installation of units, wiring, and controls will be taught. Prerequisite: VT134 Refrigeration & Air Conditioning 2 or permission of instructor.
This course covers knowledge of the skill involved in operating a small business. It examines the necessary managerial and operational skills for proprietorship and the available resources for small business. Areas covered include self-assessment, planning, decision-making, legal forms of business, record-keeping, business insurance, taxes, financing, advertising, and promotion. A realistic business plan is developed.
