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10 Day Domestic Appliance Service Engineer Course
Bespoke in-house training solutions

With years of experience in the domestic appliance industry Dixon Training is ideally suited to provide all levels of the industry with specialised training and information. We can offer 'Fast-Track' intensive courses that provide depth of technical knowledge and practical skills for those seeking to become appliance engineers (including those seeking employment and those considering self employment). The course is also suitable for providing up-skilling of those already within the industry and seeking to improve thier existing level of knowledge.

The training we provide and certificate obtained can be used to assist candidates in gaining relevant NVQ's* if required. It is anticipated that higher NVQ* criteria will only be realised by working within the industry for a period of time to provide the required volume of evidence required. assessment and the awarding of the relevant NVQ* can be provided For those considering embarking on the NVQ route after the course advice and guidance regarding future portfolio production evidence collection necessary to obtain relevant NVQ are discussed as part of the Foundation Course introduction.



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 10 Day Domestic Appliance Service Engineer Course


The course is predominantly 'hands on' and covers a wide selection of products from most major manufacturers.

The structure of the course means that it is equally suitable for candidates with no previous knowledge as well as those with some electrical or mechanical background wishing to gain specific knowledge relating to appliance repair.
As the training and the resulting work as an appliance service engineer involves the use of a range of hand tools such as screwdrivers, spanners and socket sets etc and we suggest that candidates are familiar with the use and application of such basic tools.
This does not mean you need to have any formal qualification or be from an engineering background all you need is a basic understanding tools and their use – most ‘DIYers’ and practical people possess these basic skills.
During the course you will gain the knowledge and practical application of how these basic tools are used in respect of domestic appliance repair and servicing.
With this in mind the main criteria for any candidate is their willingness to learn a varied and interesting range of new skills.

Depth of knowledge in addition to practical skills is essential for all service personnel which this course is specifically designed to provide. Subject areas covered include:

  • Health & Safety
  • Safer Working Practices
  • Basic Plumbing
  • Electrical Knowledge
  • Component Function
  • Fault Finding Techniques
  • Use of Circuit Diagrams & Sequence Charts
  • Practical Application of Skills Learnt.

The training provided may then be used to assist candidates in gaining relevant NVQs* as required. However, NVQ acquisition can only be realised by actually applying what you have learnt in a true working environment. Assistance, direction and assessment can be provided by Dixon Training for those who wish to acquire their NVQ* awards in their chosen subject area such as Home Laundry.

The first day of the course has been designed to include the most important aspects of the Safer Working Practices 'best practice' course.

This particular section of the course is relevant to all Class 1 appliances (automatic washing machines, tumble dryers and dishwashers) and its inclusion on this course is essential.

*NOTE: NVQ’s are to be replaced as a qualification called QCF’s however, the new qualification will not be all that dissimilar and we are working closely with Summit Skills and the QCF to be in a position to offer routes to this new qualification when it becomes available.

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Individual candidates are continually monitored and the course modified by the trainer to meet the changing requirements of those in the group.

Training Venue Location:
Currently courses are run within an operational Appliance Recycling Centre Kingston Upon Hull East Yorkshire HU7 4HE and is easily accessible via Motorway, Rail and Air links from all areas of the country. However, full details of the venue for each particular course will be advised when an enquiry or booking is placed. For your assistance a list of local accommodation addresses is provided when course booking is made.

Next available course: 

           5 to 16 March 2012

Sorry the above course is now full but you can apply to go onto our late cancellation list

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Forces resettlement information

aThe cost for our full 10 Day course is £795 per person

FURTHER COURSE DATES
FOR 2012
 To help in the current economic climate our 10 day training courses for 2012 are remaining at £795 (includes all course materials and handouts).
 
April 23 - May 4
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June 18 - 29
July 30 - August 10
September 17 - 28
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October 29 - November 10
December 3 - 14 *
(*This is a provisional course only)  
 
2012 Course fees are:
£795 (includes all tuition fees and course handouts).
Delegates are responsible for their own meals, travel and accommodation costs.

Bespoke in-house training solutions

Dixon Training have produced and run specialised in-house training courses for major companies both in this country and abroad. All our courses are designed to fulfil the specific needs of those in the appliance service industry. Our ability to produce bespoke training packages for individuals and larger companies makes us the ideal choice when it comes to selecting a quality training provider.

In addition a range of distance learning material in both written and video format is currently available and specialist packages can be produced.

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An Interesting Opportunity

The following will be of interest to those seeking self employment (or employment) or expanding an existing business - a new and unique opportunity has arisen which offers the opportunity of a free van - all you would need to do is to supply the fuel.

For quite some time we have been training people for a major UK repair franchise and the company has recently contacted us to offer those who attend our training course the opportunity of work experience within their organisation after they have completed their training with us.  
Suitable candidates would be free to use this opportunity to gain work experience without obligation.
However, those that fit the companies requirements and locations may then be offered the chance to work in partnership with them as an agent and if they wish be provided with a free van or enter into a full franchise arrangement or in some instances be offered full employment directly with the company.

 


 

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