COURSE DESCRIPTION Course Title: CBEDS Title: Major Appliance Repair Electronics Technology Major Appliance Repair CBEDS Number 5566 Job Titles: 723.584-010 Appliance Repairer 637.261-018 Appliance Servicer 620.281-010 Air Conditioning Mechanic 827-661-010 Household Appliance Installer 723.381-010 Electrical Appliance Repairer Course Description: Training in the repair, service, and maintenance of major home appliances including air conditioning, heating systems, and electronic controls. Hours: 240 Prerequisites: none Date last revised: 9/05 Last Advisory Approval Date: 3/21/06 Date last Board Approval: 7/20/06 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
COURSE OUTLINE General workplace skills and expected student proficiencies: Classroom Hours 1. Communication Skills 2 a. Reads and understands written information b. s Writing Skills c. Listens Reflectively d. Speaks Clearly and Articulately e. Understands Workflow through Departments Communications 2.0 Reading 2.1, 2.3 Writing 1.3, 1.7, 1.8, 2.5 Responsibility and Flexibility 7.0-7.5 Possess effective communication Function as a self-directed learner. 2. Thinking and Problem Solving Skills 2 a. s Basic Reading and Math Skills b. s Thinking/Reasoning Skills c. Identifies Allocates, and Organizes Resources/Data d. Organizes and Maintains Records 8.0, 10.0, 11.0, 13.0, 15.0 Mathematics 2.1, 2.3 Reading 5.1, 5.3 Problem-Solving/Critical Thinking 4.2 Technology Possess 3. Occupational Safety 2 a. Practices Workplace Safety b. Practices Health and Safety Laws 6.0 6.6 Health and Safety Able to analyze and apply appropriate tools/technology 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
4. Personal Skills 2 a. s positive Self-management skills b. s positive work ethics c. Possesses Integrity d. Exhibits positive Image/Professional Appearance e. s positive self-esteem 8.0 8.3 Ethics and Legal Responsibilities Function as a responsible, contributing member of society 5. Interpersonal Skills 2 a. s Collaboration and Teamwork Skills b. s Conflict Resolution Skills c. s Leadership Skills d. Sociability Skills 6. Employment Literacy 2 a. Understands Career Paths b. Understands Continuing Education c. Performs Job Search 1. Employment Sources 2. Application 3. Resume 4. Interview and Follow-up d. Understands Workplace Issues 1. Discrimination 2. Cultural Diversity 3. Harassment (i.e. sexual) 4. Drug Testing 7.0 7.5 Responsibility and Flexibility s career/employment literacy. 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
7. Technological Literacy 6 a. s Working Knowledge of Computer b. s Working Knowledge of Career Appropriate Technology c. Selects Proper Tools, Material and Procedures d. Learns/Adapts to New Technology 4.0 4.3, 4.6 Technology Able to analyze and apply appropriate tools/technology Content area skills and expected student proficiencies: 8. Overview 2 a. Course overview 1. Understands course goals and objectives 2. Possesses knowledge of career opportunities Function as a selfdirected achiever. 9. Safety 4 a. Understands personal and environmental procedures b. Uses proper eye protection when working c. s proper use of power equipment d. s proper handling, storage, and disposal of chemicals e. Understands local, state and federal, environmental safety regulations 6.0 Health and Safety 10. Introduction to Electricity 8 a. Understands electrical theory b. Understands electrical units of measurement c. Ohms Law 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
1. s proper use of ohms law 2. Constructs a series circuit 3. Constructs a parallel circuit 4. Constructs a series-parallel circuit d. Watts law 1. s proper use of watts law 5.0 5.3 Problem Solving and 11. Meters 8 a. Understands how different meters work b. Understands and demonstrates proper use of meters c. Measurements 1. Measure voltage 2. Measures current 3. Measures resistance D3.0 D3.5 Engineering Possess 12. Circuit Components 8 a. Switches 1. Identifies different types of switches 2. Troubleshoots switch circuits b. Understands timers c. Understands and identifies current using devices d. Understands and identifies current modifying devices D3.0 D3.6 Engineering Technology Possess 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
13. Wiring Diagrams 25 a. Identifies different schematic symbols b. Understands and read schematics c. Understands and demonstrates using the timer sequence chart d. s reading the schematic D3.0 D3.6 Engineering Technology Possess 14. Lab Work 45 a. Tests electrical components b. Tests mechanical components c. Performs teardown and rebuild of: 1. G.E. washer and dryer 2. Kenmore/Whirlpool washer and dryer 3. Maytag washer and dryer D3.0 D3.4 Engineering Technology Function as a selfdirected achiever 15. Ozone Depletion 5 a. Understands stratospheric ozone depletion b. Understands and identifies health and environmental concerns c. Understands and identifies global impact of ozone depletion skills 16. Refrigerants 3 a. Understands the numbering system b. Identifies replacement refrigerants 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
17. CFC Regulations 3 a. Understands the Montreal Protocol b. Understands the clean air act c. Identifies the EPA regulations Function as a responsible, contributing member of society 18. Refrigerant Handling and Safety 6 a. Understands and demonstrates general refrigerant handling safety b. Understands cylinder safety c. Understands and identifies transportation of refrigerant cylinders Possess 19. Refrigeration Systems 10 a. Understands the theory of heat b. Understands principles of heat transfer c. s knowledge of heat content d. s knowledge of heat intensity e. s knowledge of atmospheric pressure 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
20. Principles of Refrigeration 10 a. Major components 1. Understands and identifies the evaporator 2. Understands and identifies the compressor 3. Understands and identifies the capillary tube 4. Understands and identifies the condenser b. Other components 1. Understands and identifies the pre-cooler 2. Understands and identifies the accumulator 3. Understands and identifies the drier-strainer 21. Diagnosis 25 a. Identifies complaint b. Identifies history c. Checks and inspects door seals d. Checks and inspects electrical components e. Checks and inspects condenser fan f. Checks and inspects evaporator fan 22. Sealed System Repair (Leak or restriction) 20 a. Finds leak or restriction b. Recovers the system c. Repairs the leak or restriction d. Replaces the drier e. Pulls vacuum to 29.8 f. Replaces the charge 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM
23. Compressor Repair 40 a. Checks for shorted or grounded windings b. Checks for open windings c. Diagnoses noisy problems d. Recovers the system e. Removes the compressor and drier f. Flushes out the system (if burnt) g. Installs new compressor and drier h. Replaces the charge 2300 Crenshaw Boulevard Torrance CA 90501 (310) 224-4200 WWW..COM