Appliance Service 

Technician 

Appliance Service Technicians are highly analytical and mechanical thinkers who keep the many modern inventions we enjoy—from fridges to washers and microwaves—functioning safely and efficiently.  

As an Appliance Service Technician, you’ll enjoy the challenge and variation each day brings. 

Your expert knowledge in electrical systems and mechanics, combined with your hands-on nature, make you well-equipped to deal with the challenges of modern technology. You’ll regularly test and repair complex appliances, using advanced equipment and techniques that draw on your resourceful nature. 

What You'll Learn

  • How to assess appliances for issues 
  • How to identify electrical system requirements 
  • How to repair, install and maintain appliances  
  • How to create work and cost estimates 
  • How to interact with customers 

Key Job Skills

  • Appliance repair and maintenance 
  • Troubleshooting 
  • Customer relations 
  • Workplace and electrical safety  
  • Electrical principles, components and equipment   

Technical Training

Technical training is not a requirement for the apprenticeship pathway of this program. However, technical training is available through the Appliance Service Technician Foundation program. Please refer to the Foundation Program Standards section within the program profile for details.

Work-Based Training
7200 HOURS
General Skills
Analytical Coordinated Resourceful Systematic

Program Updates

Note: Technical training is not a requirement for the apprenticeship pathway of this program. However, technical training is available through the Appliance Service Technician Foundation program. Please refer to the Foundation Program Standards section within the program profile for details.

Interprovincial Exam Resources

Program Information

Challenge the Trade

If you have significant work experience in a trade but have never been certified in Canada, you may apply to challenge the certification. Learn more about How to Challenge a Skilled Trade.

OR

If you sponsor apprentices but have never been certified in Canada, you may request to supervise and sign-off apprentices when they are ready to be certified. Please contact customer service for more information.