SMALL APPLIANCES AND EQUIPMENT REPAIR VSS203

 

10 Reasons why you need to learn appliance and machine repair! 

extend the life of equipment 
save time and money 
preventative maintenance keeps equipment running efficiently 
good for business
work ahead of schedule 
stop small problems from beginning bigger issues
keep repair costs lower 
boost a resale value 
reduce injuries 
maximise warranty coverage

Learning aims from this course! 

Discuss the scope and nature of small equipment repair work.
Determine appropriate safety protocols to follow when servicing or repairing small machines.
Describe the nature and use of tools used for repair and maintenance of small equipment.
Describe a variety of different techniques for attaching/ holding/installing/replacing components in equipment.
Determine how these techniques may be used in the maintenance and repair of different equipment.
Describe the routine maintenance and repair of several types of household equipment.
Explain how to install appropriate common replacement parts into a variety of different items of equipment.
Describe the routine maintenance and repair of several pieces of equipment powered by engines or motors.
Describe the routine maintenance and repair of several types of trades equipment.
To explain the importance of responsible recycling.

What makes this course a great choice?
Learn to study and apply what you are learning with practical ‘hand-on’ tasks.
Be supported by knowledgeable tutors, who can answer your questions when you need help and will also provide you with valuable feedback on your assignments along the way.
Become more self-sufficient, save money and repair your appliances, instead of buying new ones.
Repair and maintain appliances- save money and reduce waste.
An opportunity to upskill - for anyone working in construction, engineering or manufacturing; for handymen, tradespersons, farmers, inventors and others.



There are 8 lessons in this course:

Lesson 1: Scope and Nature of Small Equipment Repair
Basic electrical principles
Series and parallel circuits
Components inside equipment and appliances
Electrical Components
Electromechanical components
Materials

Lesson 2: Equipment, Tools and Safety
Who is responsible?
Tidiness
Crowded Sites
Other Hazards
Clean up & Tool Storage
Measuring devices/tools
Electrical Safety
Types of adhesives/ tapes that can be used
Using Power Tools
Legal Considerations

Lesson 3: Practices and Techniques Used in Repair
Metals
Plastics
Soldering
Wire-stripping
Screws/Bolts/Rivets/Welds

Lesson 4: Parts for Small Appliances or Equipment
Parts of small appliances
Cord set
Switches
Relays
Fuses
Controls
Light Fittings
Small components
Damaged Parts

Lesson 5: Household Appliances
Home appliance repair
Dimmer switches
Smoke alarms
Fans/ blower
Space heaters
Air-conditioner
Blenders & food processors
Toasters
Sewing machines
Hair dryers
Vacuum cleaners
Steam irons

Lesson 6: Motor and Engine Repair
Motors
Parts of a motor
Types of electric motors and applications
Common issues of motors
Winding failures
Contamination
Bearing
Electrical and mechanical issues
Common indicators of motor problems
Engines
Common issues of engines
Pistons - cracked or holed
Connecting rods - bent or broken
Big end connecting rod bearings – noisy and/or worn
Main bearings – worn and/or seized
Camshaft lobes – worn
Crankshafts - cracked or broken
Cylinder head gasket – blown
Routine maintenance for motors/ engines

Lesson 7: Trades Equipment Repair
Drills
Electric Sanders
Electric Saws
Grinders
Leaf Blowers
Lawn Mowers
Nail Guns
Staple Guns

Lesson 8: Responsible Recycling
Why recycle?
Management of Work
Parts that can be recycled
Responsible disposal and recycling

Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.


Key benefits and features of this course!
Perfect for anyone in a workshop - start a business or get a job.
Skills development course
Avoid costly work interruptions 
Fix problems on the run, no downtime in the work schedule. 
Save time and money by doing it yourself.
Be environmentally responsible through more recycling and extending machine life.


Choosing a education provider isn’t always easy. We get that! 

With ACS you have:

1. Private education which has met Standards for Excellence as set out by the International
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2. Your choice of location and learning atmosphere. You might not have the time or money to travel to a buzzing metropolitan centre to attend class. Happy learning at home when it suits you? Now you can. May like to consider accessing an environment which supports your study. Studying ecotherapy for example, accessing outdoor spaces might become a valuable part of your success.

3. An online and flexible delivery mode, with friendly and expert tutor support available by
email or on the phone.

4. Graduate satisfaction and outcomes. It’s good to know we’ve been educating people for
over 40 years. We’ve celebrated thousands of student successes over that time and warmly
invite you join the others.

5. Student services which are second to none. Different online schools provide a range of
different services and facilities. ACS puts the student experience very high on our list
priorities. Enjoy feeling valuable. You are not a student number!

6. Special expertise. ACS Distance has employed hundreds of subject specialists over the years
to bring our students the best possible learning resources and courses. Our staff are
sometimes located overseas which adds to the uniqueness of our course curriculum and
content.

7. Cost. Who hasn’t been wondering about this one?! Okay, let’s be honest, you do need to
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or student loan schemes, however we have kept our course fees as low as possible. We
recognise that cost can be a limiting factor, so we have made it possible for you to pay for
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