Home Electronic Repairers

 

Home electronic repairers fix a variety of electronic equipment.

When equipment breaks down, home electronic repairers check for common trouble spots. If routine checks do not find the problem, repairers refer to diagrams and service manuals for help.

Wages	$17.33 per hour on average
Outlook	The outlook is Data not available
Education & Training	Postsecondary vocational training is common.
Related Programs (Current training programs available)	Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology.
On the Job	Work Activities Take apart entertainment equipment to see what is wrong. Repair or replace components and wiring. Check equipment for common causes of trouble. Refer to diagrams and manufacturers' specifications to locate more complex problems.   Use a variety of test equipment to diagnose malfunctions or calibrate TVs, DVD players, radio, and VCRs. Use hand tools to replace faulty parts. Tune or adjust equipment to obtain the best visual or audio reception. Make service calls and repair units in customers' homes. May bring defective components back to repair shop for analysis. Talk to customers to learn more about the problem or to explain repairs or costs. Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
Career Pathways	Maintenance, Installation and Repair
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