“Appliance Service Technician” refers to a person who repairs and maintains consumer related products including washers, dryers, stoves, refrigerators, dishwashers, microwave ovens and other major and small household appliances. They are also capable of servicing appliances whether electrical or gas-operated, Natural or Liquid Petroleum Gas (LPG). For detailed information on the scope of knowledge and skills taught and assessed in this program refer to the Program Outline, available on the SkilledTradesBC website.

Individuals who wish to begin an apprenticeship in this program must register with SkilledTradesBC along with their sponsor. Application forms for all programs are available from the SkilledTradesBC website. Online registration is also available for most programs through the SkilledTradesBC website. Those who wish to challenge the Appliance Service Technician certification must complete the Appliance Service Technician Challenge Application and submit it to SkilledTradesBC. Challenge applications are assessed for proof of workplace hours and scope of experience prior to acceptance of the individual into the Challenge pathway.