Explore Careers - Job Market Report

in
Printing Options
Electric Appliance Servicers and Repairers  (NOC 7332)
Lethbridge--Medicine Hat Region
Description |  Titles |  Duties |   Related Occupations

Electric appliance servicers and repairers service and repair domestic electrical appliances. They are employed by repair shops, appliance service companies and repair departments of retail and wholesale establishments.

appliance repairer apprentice, appliance service technician, appliance service technician apprentice, appliance servicer, dishwasher repairer, refrigerator repairer, service technician – electrical appliances, stove repairer, vacuum cleaner repairer, washing machine servicer.

View all

Small appliance servicers and repairers perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Repair small appliances, such as electrical lawn and garden equipment and power tools
  • Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
  • Observe operation of appliance and conduct voltage, resistance and other tests using electrical test equipment
  • Refer to schematic drawings or product manuals and replace or repair parts or components using hand tools and soldering equipment
  • Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed.
Major appliance repairers/technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
  • Repair major appliances, such as domestic refrigerators and window air conditioners, in customer's home during service calls or in repair shop
  • Consult customer or refer to work order to establish nature of the appliance malfunction
  • Diagnose faults by checking controls, condensers, timer sequences, fans and other components using test equipment such as meters and gauges to measure resistance, current, voltage and pressure
  • Refer to schematic diagrams or product manuals and disassemble appliance using hand tools
  • Replace components and subcomponents and reassemble appliance using hand tools and soldering and brazing equipment
  • Prepare estimates and written accounts of work performed
  • Plan service routes.
Included Cities in Region | Service Canada Offices

Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Bassano, Bow Island, Brooks, Cardston, Claresholm, Coaldale, Coalhurst, Fort Macleod, Magrath, Nanton, Picture Butte, Pincher Creek, Raymond, Redcliff, Taber

View all

View a list of Service Canada offices in this area.

Education & Job Requirements for Electric Appliance Servicers and Repairers in Lethbridge--Medicine Hat Region

Education and job requirements can vary by region. Workers in regulated occupations require a licence to work legally. Workers in non-regulated occupations do not require a licence, but employers may have other certification requirements.

Skills Requirements

There are often specific abilities, aptitudes and knowledge that are prerequisites to obtain employment in an occupation.

Most employers who advertise are looking for workers who have the following experience and skills:

Experience:
1-5 years

Specific Skills:
Repair electrical appliances and components. Diagnose faults, using testing devices. Replace faulty components.

Additional Skills:
Prepare written estimates of repair costs. Plan service routes.

Essential Skills:
Oral communication, working with others, problem solving, job task planning and organizing, writing, reading text, document use, finding information, critical thinking, decision making, continuous learning and numeracy.

[Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

List of Associations

AssociationsLink opens in a new window are organizations that may provide news to its members about networking events, professional development and other common issues for people working in the same industry.

[ Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]

CanLearn Searches

  • Programs

    Detailed profiles, requirements and application and admissions information.

  • CEGEPs, Colleges and Universities

    Find the school that best suits your needs.

  • Scholarships

    Information on scholarships, bursaries, grants, and other forms of financial assistance.

[ Source: CanLearn - HRSDC ]

Local Training

Please follow the EdInfo link below to find training opportunities in Alberta related to this occupation.

[ Report Publication Date: 2007-08-03 | Source: Labour Market Information - HRSDC ]
Information for Newcomers

Getting your language skills assessed

If you do not know what your English or French language level is, visit one of the Language Assessment Centres across Canada. They will assess your language level and direct you to the appropriate language training program.

[ Source: Citizenship and Immigration Canada ]
Please consult the Alberta and Canada tabs for more useful information related to education and job requirements.