Business & Cross-Cutting
Pending professional review: this program and its curriculum has not yet been verified by a credentialed professional in the field. Study draft only.
Appliance Repair
3–6 mo full-time · 900 clock hours. VT-BUILD-V1 #9754 (2026-09-29): courses, lessons and assessments written for the trade by the build hub; draft pending review.
Core curriculum
Workplace safety including lockout/tagout and PPEtrade math and measurementwritten and verbal communication for the tradecareer readiness and professionalismelectrical theory and diagnostic techniques for household appliancesuse of test instruments including multimetersrefrigeration principles and system operationEPA refrigerant handling rules and environmental compliancelaundry appliance diagnosis and repair covering washers and dryerscooking appliance diagnosis and repair covering ranges, ovens, and microwavessealed refrigeration system service and component replacementcustomer service skills and service-call procedurescapstone repair project demonstrating program competenciesexternship and worksite placement with industry employerpreparation for PSA Certified Appliance Professional and EPA 608 Type I certification exams
Course & assessment plan
10 courses · 900 clock hours · tuition $8,095 COMPLIMENTARY (exam and licensing fees separate; see tuition). Universal core → one competency course per curriculum area → capstone → externship/clinical → exam prep. Open the full plan with every assessment.
Certification & licensure
| Credential | Type | Issuing body |
|---|---|---|
| EPA 608 Type I | Industry certification | U.S. Environmental Protection Agency |
| PSA Certified Appliance Professional | Industry certification | Professional Service Association |
Universal core (all programs)
| Module | Hours |
|---|---|
| Workplace safety (OSHA 10) | 10 |
| First aid / CPR / AED | 8 |
| Applied math & measurement | 40 |
| Technical reading & writing | 30 |
| Digital literacy (IC3/MOS) | 30 |
| Career readiness (NCCER Core / WorkKeys) | 30 |
Stackable pathways
Mechanical Systems: Appliance Repair → HVAC/R → Plumbing & Pipefitting → Industrial Maintenance
