The Appliance Service Technician: Certificate program program prepares students for entry into the residential or commercial appliance service and repair industry. Students complete all of the in-school training required for Red Seal qualifications and develop their skills thorough hands-on opportunities. Students also acquire a sound knowledge of common appliance systems and learn how to systematically diagnose faults in electrical, mechanical and gas systems by using specialized tools. The students will also learn how to interpret and apply- technical diagrams, electrical schematics and product manuals to accurately pinpoint the root problem in a product. These skills are essential for an individual to succeed in the industry.
Students will also work to acquire their Gas Appliance Service Technician certificate (formally known as the Gas C ticket)
Graduates of the program are successfully employed as technicians, owners, managers, and technical trainers within the appliance industry. Commercial cooking or laundry servicing, vending machine repair, furnace and fireplace service sector, as well as other "electromechanical" occupations are also open to graduates.
Please visit the KPU calendar for a course overview and admission requirements about the Appliance Service Technician: Certificate
This 39-week fulltime program has two intakes,
Fall intake runs from September to June
Spring Intake runs from March to December
For program dates, please refer to the Program Schedule menu.
Students from across Canada are registered in our program.
For more information please contact Appliance Servicing Instructors
- David Fengstad at david.fengstad@kpu.ca
- Dominic Andreone at dominic.andreone@kpu.ca
Gas Appliance Service Technician Certificate of Qualification Preparation
Gas Appliance Service Technician Certificate of Qualification Preparation 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, 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.
This program is not currently being offered at KPU and there’s currently no timetable for its return.
Students are encouraged to connect with david.fengstad@kpu.ca directly to find out about possible opportunities to take this course.