Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology, Diploma - MAT4

The Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology program prepares students for employment in a variety of positions in the appliance servicing industry. The Residential and Commercial Appliance Technology program provides learning opportunities, which introduce, develop, and reinforce academic and occupational knowledge, skills, and attitudes required for job acquisition, retention, and advancement. The program of study adheres to the voluntary Skill Standard for Major Home Appliance Service Technicians developed by the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) and prepares graduates to sit for the National Appliance Service Technician Certification (NASTEC) Examination. Additionally, the program provides opportunities to upgrade present knowledge and skills or to retrain in the area of major appliance servicing. Graduates of the program receive a Major Appliance Technology diploma and are qualified as entry-level appliance service technicians.

Curriculum Outline

Basic Skills Courses

EMPL 1000Interpersonal Relat & Prof Dev

2

Select one of the two English courses (3 hours).
ENGL 1010Fundamentals of English I

3

ENGL 1005Applied Technical Communication

3

Select one of the two Math courses (3 hours).
MATH 1012Foundations of Mathematics

3

MATH 1005Applied Technical Mathematics

3

Occupational Courses

IDFC 1007Industrial Safety Procedures

2

APSV 1005Appliance Controls Fundamentals

3

AIRC 1005Refrigeration Fundamentals

4

APSV 1080Appliance Motors

3

IDFC 1011Direct Current I

3

APSV 1010Laundry Appliances

6

APSV 1020Kitchen Appliances

6

COMP 1000Introduction to Computer Literacy

3

APSV 1030Refrigeration Appliances

6

APSV 1070Microwave Ovens

3

APSV 1100Appliance Servicing OBI

3

Total Credit Hours: 50