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Appliance Service Technician - Commercial Appliance Service Technician |
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Technical Training Registration for this trade begins on May 18, 2012! Visit the Technical Training Centre to review the Class Schedule and registration details.
Commercial Appliance Service Technicians install, service and repair appliances such as ranges, ovens, clothes washers, dryers, microwave ovens, dishwashers, waste disposers and compactors.
In general, commercial appliance service technicians:
Commercial Appliance Service Technicians generally work alone with little supervision. Those who repair portable appliances work indoors at a workbench in a shop. Technicians who repair large appliances usually have to drive a truck with an inventory of parts and tools.
Commercial Appliance Service Technicians usually work a 40-hour week, but may work overtime in an emergency or at busy times of the year. Some work Saturdays and evenings to serve customers and the hours of work can vary considerably for those who are self-employed.
The physical demands of the work vary. Installing and servicing large appliances requires moving heavy appliances and a considerable amount of standing, stooping, kneeling and reaching. Benchwork is not as physically demanding.
There is some risk of physical injury due to electrical shocks, cuts, burns or muscle strain.
Commercial Appliance Service Technicians are independent and self-motivated individuals who enjoy meeting and helping people. The work is most rewarding for those who like problem-solving and working with their hands.
To be successful in their trade, commercial appliance service technicians need:
Commercial Appliance Service Technicians work for appliance dealers, independent appliance service companies, department stores, appliance manufacturers' own service departments, gas and electric utility companies, and owners of rented commercial appliances.
Journeyperson wage rates vary, but generally range from $20 to $40 an hour plus benefits.
With experience and knowledge of how to run a small business, commercial appliance servicemen may start their own independent appliance service companies or appliance sales and service outlets. They may also become factory service representatives employed by manufacturers to supervise authorized repair depots in a particular region.
Experienced commercial appliance service technicians employed in larger organizations may become specialists or advance to supervisory positions such as foreman or service manager.
To work as a Commercial Appliance Service Technician in Alberta, a person must be a registered apprentice, an Alberta-certified journeyperson, or hold a valid recognized credential. (see Recognized Trade Certificates)
Commercial Appliance Service Technicians learn their skills by registering with Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training to participate in apprenticeship training. Upon successful completion, they are awarded the Alberta Journeyman Certificate.
A commercial appliance service technician who holds a valid recognized credential that does not have a Red Seal may apply for:
Commercial Appliance Service Technicians who:
may be eligible to apply for trade certification under the Qualification Certificate Program.
Individuals possessing a valid Alberta Journeyman Certificate, an Alberta Qualification Certificate, an Alberta Occupational Certificate, or a valid recognized credential are eligible to receive a Blue Seal business credential after completing the necessary requirements.
The term of apprenticeship for a Commercial Appliance Service Technician is 3 years (three 12-month periods) including a minimum of 1600 hours of on-the-job training each year, and 8 weeks of technical training in each of the first and second years.
To learn the skills required of a Appliance Service Technician - Commercial Appliance Service Technician in Alberta and be issued an Alberta Journeyman Certificate, a person must:
Most employers prefer to hire high school graduates and may select apprentices from among their current employees.
- during on-the-job training, apprentice commercial appliance service technicians earn at least 55 percent of the journeyperson wage rate in their place of employment in the first year, 70 percent in the second, and 85 percent in the third year.
- select an educational institution that offers training for Appliance Service Technician - Commercial Appliance Service Technician apprentices, and a time to attend training
- determine requirements for enrolling at the selected institution, and forward completed enrollment form to the selected institution
When apprentices attend technical training, they are required to pay the applicable tuition fee and purchase course supplies.
Grants, scholarships and other financial assistance may be available. For more information see Financial Assistance or contact an Apprenticeship and Industry Training Office.
The commercial appliance service technician trade does not participate in the Interprovincial Standards Red Seal Program.
To qualify for an Equivalency document based on a recognized credential, a person must:
A person who holds a valid recognized credential, as described above, does not require an Alberta Equivalency document to work in the trade in Alberta. However, some employers may require Alberta documentation as proof that the holder is allowed to work in the trade or that the holder's credential is recognized.
To qualify for a Qualification Certificate based on a recognized credential, a person must:
To qualify for an Alberta Qualification Certificate based on work experience, a person must:
Time spent on supervisory or foreman duties, counter work, heading the tool crib, or on a training course is NOT counted as ‘hands-on’ work experience.
This application fee covers the review of the application, the assessment and confirmation of the applicant's work experience hours/months, the administration of the applicant’s demonstration of competency, and one attempt at the Qualification Certificate theory examination. The Qualification Certificate practical examination requires a separate fee as identified on the application noted above.
