Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technician Program

With technical skills and good work ethics, employment in this field will be easy to obtain.

​Introduction:

Major appliance repair is becoming a highly technical field. With the ever-increasing popularity of computers and the internet, home appliances are being developed to incorporate this demand. Appliances are now controlled by computer boards; even some model refrigerators have computer screens with internet access. With these new changes in the industry and the demand for services, highly qualified and skilled technicians are constantly sought after. The number of home appliances is expected to grow as the number of households and businesses increase.

Career Opportunities:

• A/C & Refrigeration Technician
• Appliance Installer
• Kitchen Technician
• Laundry Technician
• Parts Counter
• Technician Helper

Employment Opportunities:

Employment of general maintenance and repair workers is projected to grow 8% from 2020 to 2030.

Salary:

The average wage for this career in Florida is $17.85 hourly or $37,130 annually.

Completion Requirements:

The entire program is 1200 hours. Students can earn a certificate at the completion of the following Occupational Completion Points (OCPs):

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: 1200

Location & Course’s Schedule:

Major Appliance and Refrigeration Repair is available at the following school (s):

LOCATION	COURSE'S SCHEDULE
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College	Monday - Friday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College	Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 1:15 p.m.

Contact Information at the Location:

Additional information can be provided by student services:

LOCATION	COUNSELOR / REGISTRAR	PHONE NUMBER
Miami Lakes Educational Center & Technical College (305) 557-1100	Danielle Taylor Jackie Benjamin Vanessa Torres Elizabeth Forero	Ext. 2230 Ext. 2215 Ext. 2250 Ext. 2216
Robert Morgan Educational Center & Technical College (305) 253-9920	Mirtha Silverang Maria Ruiz Kathy Pearson Irene Montoto	Ext. 2145 Ext. 2147 Ext. 2159 Ext. 2150

 

Source

• Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, General Maintenance, and Repair Workers, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/installation-maintenance-and-repair/general-maintenance-and-repair-workers.htm.