Program Length: 1,200 Hours
Program Objective:
The Major Appliance and Refrigeration Repair Program is dedicated to providing assistance and input that will produce the highest quality training programs for the current needs of the Major Appliance Industry.
The content includes but is not limited to broad, transferable skills, stresses the understanding of all aspects of the machining industry, and demonstrates such elements of the industry as planning, management, finance, technical and production skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues, and health, safety, and environmental issues.
- Electrical and Refrigeration Skills
- Tools, Equipment and Bench Skills
- Dishwashers, Ranges (Gas & Electric)
- Microwaves
- Clothing Dryers (Gas & Electric)
- Washing Machines
- Room Air Conditioners
- Domestic Refrigerators
- Employability Skills and Safety
- Students must be at least 16 years old and not attending high school
- Application Interview by a guidance counselor
- Fees for supplies and textbooks are required
The average length of this program is 1200 hours (approx. 14 months) for adults attending fulltime. Actual time dependent upon enrollment status and the length of time the student requires to achieve competencies. This program is designed to prepare students for entry level jobs.
| OCP | COURSE | HOURS |
|---|---|---|
| OCP A | Appliance Installation Helper | 200 Hours |
| OCP B | Laundry Technician | 300 Hours |
| OCP C | Cooking Appliance Technician | 350 Hours |
| OCP D | Cooling Appliance Technician | 350 Hours |
| Total Hours: 1,200 |
Graduation Requirements
- Completion of all Occupational Completion Points (OCP’s)
- Satisfy Basic Skills Requirements
- Mathematics 9
- Language 9
- Reading 9
- No financial obligations
- Students must complete the Clearance packet to receive program certificate
Employment Opportunities
- Appliance Repair Technician
- Department Store Service Center Technician
- Factory Repair Center
Technician - Appliance Installer
Employment Requirements
- There are no formal educational requirements for becoming a Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technician. However, most employers often give preference to applicants who have completed formal training at a technical college.
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Certificate
- Students are strongly recommended to obtain their Professional Service Association (PSA)
certification
Salary
The average wage for this career in Florida is $17.85 hourly or $37,130 annually.
- In-state residents—$2.56 per hour (Subject to change)
- Out of state resident—$10.25 per hour (Subject to change)
- $20.00 application fee
- Material fee—Varies by program
- Identification Card fee—$5.00 per trimester
- Students must purchase books/kits and/or uniforms, if applicable
- Approximately Total Cost: $3,732.00
Monday—Thursday 5:00 pm—11:00 pm
