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dishwashers. The contestants demonstrated their ability to braze
and use Lokring fittings by assembling a copper and steel tubing
project per a schematic provided. Customer satisfaction and
employability skills were evaluated using interviews, job
applications and other assessments. There was also a major
appliance technology general knowledge assessment.
A Skill Point Certificate is awarded to any student who
competes in the MART National Contest and records a cut score
of 750 points or above. The cut score is defined by the MART
National Technical Committee. The Skill Point Certificate was
awarded to 7 of the 13 students who competed. The certificate
gives the students a prestigious element to add to their resumes
as they enter the appliance repair workforce.
Top student winners received gold, silver and bronze
medallions. Many also received prizes such as tools of their
trade and/or scholarships to further their careers and education.
The SkillsUSA Championships is for high school and college-
level students who are members of SkillsUSA.
All contests are run with the help of industry, trade associations
and suppliers, and test competencies are set according to
industry. The members of the MART National Technical
Committee who operate and are the heartbeat of the MART
National Contest are the hardest working, most dedicated and
extremely generous people in the appliance repair industry. They
supply products, prizes, meals, scholarships and the man/
woman power to run the contest.
The members of the 2019 MART National Technical Committee
are: Greg Doster, Chairman, Professional Service Association;
Mark Pollitz, Co-Chairman, Samsung; Steve Thompto, CoreCentric
Solutions; Mike Cox, Asurion Service Network; Michael Noe, Mr.
Appliance; Mike Yelo, Samsung; Mark Andersen, Sub-Zero Group;
Shawn Connely, Reliable Parts; Mike Maguire, Beko; Brannon
Harris, United Appliance Servicers Association; Ed & Brenda
Basalke, BB Appliance; Randy Carney, Professional Service
Association; Randy Renfro, BSH Home Appliances; Jose Brown,
GE, a Haier Company; Dave Shertzer, Marcone Supply; Mike
Basich, Michaelson's Appliance Repair; Christina Kraker,
ServicersWeb; Doug Couts, Electrolux Home Appliances; Dan
Reese, Commercial Food Equipment Service Association (CEFSA);
Beasor Fayas, Industry Consultant; and Mike Buck, Mike's
Appliance Repair.
If you would like to donate to help grow the number of schools that
offer a Major Appliance and Refrigeration Technology program in the
U.S. and/or the growth of the SkillsUSA Major
Appliance & Refrigeration Technology contest,
please contact Greg Doster, gdoster6@gmail.com.
Visit www.skillsusa.org for more information.
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Greg Doster, Chairman
Professional Service Association
