Appliance Technician

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Program Information

  • Location: Downtown Milwaukee Campus
  • Pathway: Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation
  • Program Code: 31-445-1
  • Offering: In-class
  • Degree Type: Technical Diploma
  • Start Dates: August/January

About the Appliance Technician Diploma

Description

Classes are held at the MATC Education Center at Walker’s Square, 816 West National Avenue, Milwaukee.

As household electrical appliances become more complex, a greater degree of knowledge is required to service them. This program combines coursework with hands-on lab experience. 

Trained appliance service technicians are in demand.

This program features exploratory courses that count toward a credential. Contact an MATC advisor for information.

Additional program details: Appliance technicians install, service and repair automatic washers, dryers, ranges, refrigerators, dishwashers and other major appliances. They also write job orders, complete reports or billing, and maintain records for parts inventories, future service calls and quality control purposes. 

 

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Detailed Program Information

2023-24 Curriculum

Course Course Name Credits
APPSVC-308 Electricity for Appliance Servicing ‡ 4
APPSVC-310 Laundry Equipment ‡ 5
APPSVC-316 Kitchen Equipment 1 ‡ 4
APPSVC-329 Related Business for Appliance Servicing ‡ 1
APPSVC-324 Refrigeration 1 (Theory and Techniques) ‡ 4
APPSVC-340 Kitchen Equipment 2 ‡ 4
APPSVC-342 Refrigeration 2 (Servicing) ‡ 5
ENG-340

Workplace Communication
(or) ENG-195 Written Communication ‡
2
TOTAL CREDITS 29

‡ Prerequisite required.

Program curriculum requirements are subject to change.

Current MATC students should consult their Academic Program Plan for specific curriculum requirements.

To see course descriptions, class times and locations, visit the full course catalog (link).

Already a student? You can visit Self-Service (link) and choose Student Planning to register for classes.

 

2023-24 Program Cards

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Important Dates

Deadlines and important dates can be found on:
Cost & Aid Deadlines

Also, you can find dates and deadlines on the MATC Events Calendar

Program Outcomes

  • Diagnose mechanical and electrical appliance issues
  • Repair mechanical and electrical malfunctions in appliances
  • Interact with customers

Career Outlook

Trained service technicians qualified to maintain appliances are in demand. It’s possible to advance to a service manager position, as well as operate your own business.

Possible Careers

Appliance Repair
Appliance Servicing Technician
Field Service Representative
Parts Person
Salesperson
Service Manager 
Service Technician

Scholarships

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QUESTIONS?

Manufacturing, Construction & Transportation Academic & Career Pathway
414-297-8901
mctpathway@matc.edu

 

Last updated: 09/08/2023