Overview
Appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic and commercial appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments, or they may be self-employed. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Small electrical appliance servicers and repairers
Repair small electrical appliances, such as lawn and garden equipment and power tools
Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment
Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.
Major appliance repairers/technicians
Repair major electrical or gas appliances, such as domestic and commercial dishwashing equipment, stoves, laundry equipment and refrigerators in customer's home, in customer's place of business or in repair shop
Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
Diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans and other components using test equipment such as meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage, pressure, temperature, flue gases and flow rates
Refer to schematic diagrams or product manuals and disassemble appliance using hand tools
Use shop equipment and specialized diagnostic and programming apparatus to repair, adjust and reprogram appliances
Replace components and subcomponents and reassemble appliance using hand tools and soldering and brazing equipment
Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed
May plan service routes.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$38,584
$52,140
$80,212
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163expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school and training courses or a vocational program is usually required.
Small appliance repairers usually require some specialized college or high school courses or several months of on-the-job training.
Major appliance repairers/technicians require some secondary school education and completion of a college program in appliance repair or Completion of a three- or four-year apprenticeship program in appliance repair.
Additional information
The Red Seal endorsement allows for interprovincial mobility.
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Appliance servicers and repairers in B.C.
- Appliance Service Technician Red Seal Certificate of Qualification
- Skilled Trades Certification - Appliance Servicer and Repairer
- Gas Appliance Service Technician Certification
- Appliance Servicer and Repairer Red Seal Certification
Appliance Service Technician Red Seal Certificate of Qualification
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result will allow you to practice your trade outside of BC in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.
Skilled Trades Certification - Appliance Servicer and Repairer
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as an appliance servicer and technician in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.
Gas Appliance Service Technician Certification
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as a gas appliance service technician in B.C., you will need Technical Safety B.C. certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience.
Appliance Servicer and Repairer Red Seal Certification
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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