Certified Ekasi Stove Technician

Certified Ekasi Stove Technician
Home Services Beginner

Certified Ekasi Stove Technician

This comprehensive training program equips participants with the skills to repair, maintain, and service various types of stoves including electric, gas, and paraffin models commonly used in townships.

Course Description

This comprehensive training program equips participants with the skills to repair, maintain, and service various types of stoves including electric, gas, and paraffin models commonly used in townships.

Learning Outcomes

By course completion, participants will:
✔ Diagnose and repair common stove issues
✔ Service and maintain all major stove types
✔ Understand safety requirements for gas/electric systems
✔ Source and replace spare parts
✔ Provide professional customer service

Target Audience

Aspiring appliance repair technicians.
Handypersons expanding their service offerings.
Spaza shop owners offering repair services.
Community members seeking income-generating skills.
Anyone interested in household appliance repair.

10 Modules
50 Lessons
22h 30m

Electrical safety principles, safe use of tools, PPE requirements, and setting up a safe and organised workspace for appliance repair.
  • 1.1 - Introduction to Workshop Safety for Stove Technicians (45 min)
  • 1.2 - Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Stove Technicians (50 min)
  • 1.3 - Setting Up a Safe and Organized Workshop (55 min)
  • 1.4 - Electrical Safety and Lock-Out/Tag-Out Procedures (60 min)
  • 1.5 - Fire Safety and Emergency Response (50 min)

Components of electric stoves (heating elements, thermostats, switches, indicator lights), how they work, and common failure modes.
  • 2.1 - Components of Electric Stoves: Heating Elements (60 min)
  • 2.2 - Thermostats, Switches, and Control Systems (65 min)
  • 2.3 - Indicator Lights, Timers, and Display Systems (50 min)
  • 2.4 - Wiring Diagrams and Electrical Troubleshooting (55 min)
  • 2.5 - Common Electric Stove Failures and Diagnostic Flowcharts (50 min)

Systematic fault-finding using a multimeter. Testing elements, thermostats, and switches. Reading wiring diagrams for common electric stove models.
  • 3.1 - Systematic Fault-Finding Methodology (60 min)
  • 3.2 - Using a Multimeter for Stove Diagnostics (55 min)
  • 3.3 - Testing Heating Elements and Thermostats (65 min)
  • 3.4 - Diagnosing Control Board and Electronic Issues (60 min)
  • 3.5 - Wiring and Connection Fault Diagnosis (50 min)

Hands-on replacement of faulty elements, thermostats, selector switches, and oven door seals. Reassembly and safety testing.
  • 4.1 - Replacing Cooktop Heating Elements (50 min)
  • 4.2 - Replacing Oven Bake and Broil Elements (55 min)
  • 4.3 - Replacing Infinite Switches and Thermostats (60 min)
  • 4.4 - Reassembling and Testing After Repair (45 min)
  • 4.5 - Glass Cooktop Repair and Maintenance (50 min)

Gas safety regulations, types of gas used in domestic appliances, gas fitting components (burners, valves, thermocouples, igniters), and mandatory safety checks.
  • 5.1 - Gas Types, Properties, and Safety Fundamentals (55 min)
  • 5.1 - Gas Types, Properties, and Safety Fundamentals (55 min)
  • 5.2 - Gas Stove Components and Operation (60 min)
  • 5.2 - Gas Stove Components and Operation (60 min)
  • 5.3 - Gas Leak Detection and Testing Procedures (50 min)
  • 5.3 - Gas Leak Detection and Testing Procedures (50 min)
  • 5.4 - Diagnosing Gas Burner Problems (55 min)
  • 5.4 - Diagnosing Gas Burner Problems (55 min)
  • 5.5 - Gas Valve and Regulator Service (55 min)
  • 5.5 - Gas Valve and Regulator Service (55 min)

Diagnosing poor flame, ignition failure, thermocouple faults, and gas valve issues. Procedures for safe adjustment and approved replacement of gas components.
  • 6.1 - Replacing Spark Igniters and Electrodes (50 min)
  • 6.2 - Replacing Thermocouples and Flame Sensors (50 min)
  • 6.3 - Replacing Gas Burner Components (50 min)
  • 6.4 - Gas Stove Oven Repair Procedures (55 min)
  • 6.5 - Gas Stove Conversion and Final Testing (50 min)

Operation of wick-based and pressure paraffin stoves, cleaning procedures, wick replacement, pricker maintenance, and safety inspections.
  • 7.1 - Systematic Gas Stove Troubleshooting Flowcharts (50 min)
  • 7.2 - Advanced Ignition System Diagnostics (55 min)
  • 7.3 - Intermittent and Complex Fault Diagnosis (55 min)
  • 7.4 - Carbon Monoxide and Combustion Analysis (50 min)
  • 7.5 - Advanced Gas Pressure and Supply Diagnostics (50 min)

Pricing repairs, sourcing spare parts, basic record-keeping, customer communication, and building a small home-based repair service.
  • 9.1 - Starting Your Appliance Repair Business (50 min)
  • 9.2 - Pricing, Quotes, and Invoicing (55 min)
  • 9.3 - Customer Service and Communication (50 min)
  • 9.4 - Marketing Your Appliance Repair Business (50 min)
  • 9.5 - Record Keeping, Taxes, and Legal Requirements (55 min)

This module equips learners with essential research skills including research design, data collection methods (qualitative and quantitative), data analysis techniques, survey development, interviewing skills, ethical considerations in research, and how to apply research findings to improve workplace practices and decision-making.
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This module develops critical soft skills essential for workplace success: integrated thinking (connecting ideas across disciplines), logical reasoning and problem-solving, effective verbal and written communication, active listening, emotional intelligence, negotiation techniques, mediation skills, conflict resolution strategies, de-escalation techniques, building consensus, handling difficult conversations, and fostering a collaborative workplace culture.
  • Foundations of Integrated Thinking (60 min)
  • Logical Reasoning and Problem-Solving (75 min)
  • Effective Workplace Communication (65 min)
  • Emotional Intelligence and Conflict Resolution (70 min)
  • Building Consensus and Collaborative Culture (60 min)

Certification Exam

Final examination for Certified Ekasi Stove Technician certification

Passing Score: 70%
Time Limit: 60 minutes
Attempts Allowed: 3
Camera Required: Yes

To earn your certificate, you must complete all course materials and pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher.

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80 hours content
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Duration 80 hours
Skill Level Beginner
Learning Method Self Study
Category Home Services
Modules 10
Total Lessons 50
Last Updated July 2025
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