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Week 1 — Safety, Tools, Professionalism
Lockout/tagout fundamentals, PPE verification, readiness documentation, and professional technician mindset.
Orientation video
How to complete this week
- Videos / Visuals tab — Watch every video in full. Take notes. Pause and rewatch anything you do not fully understand before moving on.
- Readings tab — Read every article and reference material. These explain the theory behind what the videos show.
- Parts tab — Review every component listed. Know what it is, what it does, and how it fails.
- Manuals tab — Work through every manual exercise. These build your ability to read and use real service documentation.
- Study Guide tab — Use this to review and reinforce what you learned before taking the quiz.
- Assignments tab — Complete every assignment. Some assignments do not require submission for grading. Complete them anyway — the hands-on practice is where the real learning happens.
- Quiz tab — Take the quiz only after completing all tabs. Score 80% or higher to complete the week.
Independent research
- Look up specific model numbers you encounter and download the OEM service manual.
- Visit the manufacturer website for technical bulletins and support documentation.
- Search YouTube for model-specific repair videos, disassembly walkthroughs, and diagnostic procedures.
- The more you research independently, the faster your confidence and skills will grow.
What to submit this week
- Quiz: Score 80% or higher on the Safety Compliance Quiz.
- Assignment: Completed readiness form and liability waiver.
Assignment note
Assignments marked without a submission field do not require you to turn anything in. However, completing all assignments will significantly strengthen your understanding and hands-on skills. We strongly encourage you to complete them.
Safety reminder
Before beginning any hands-on work always follow proper Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) procedures. Unplug or de-energize the appliance before disassembly. Never assume a unit is safe because it appears off. Live wires, capacitors, and stored electrical energy can be present even when a unit is unplugged. Microwave capacitors in particular can hold lethal voltage after being unplugged — always discharge before touching internal components. Refer to the Week 1 Safety Orientation for full PPE requirements and LOTO procedures. When in doubt, stop and consult before proceeding.