Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technician
About Major Appliance and Refrigeration 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.
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. This program also includes training as an Appliance Installation Helper, Laundry Technician, Cooking Appliance Technician and Cooling Appliance Technician.
Program Structure
| Postsecondary Program of Study | OCP | Course | Hours |
| Appliance Installation Helper | A | EER0391 | 200 |
| Laundry Technician | B | EER0315 | 300 |
| Cooking Appliance Technician | C | EER0392 | 350 |
| Cooling Appliance Technician | D | ACR0084 | 350 |
Dual Enrollment is available for high school students. View the Dual Enrollment at OTC video playlist.
Additional Program Details
Program Structure Details
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.
Industry Certification/Licensure
Near completion of the program, students take the following certification exams:
- Graduate Certified Appliance Technician (G-CAP)
- Professional Servicer Association (PSA)
Articulation
Upon successful completion of this program, students enrolling in an A.S. degree program are eligible to be awarded articulated credits at:
Valencia College:
- Supervision & Management for Industry A.S. degree – Up to 27 credits
Program Cost
*Subject to change
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