Career overview
Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers
O*NET-SOC 49-2097.00
Median pay / yr$50,620
OutlookRapid Growth
Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.
What it takes
The skills, knowledge, and credentials employers look for in Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers.
Skills employers look for
- Quality Control AnalysisConducting tests and inspections of products, services, or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
- RepairingRepairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
- TroubleshootingDetermining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
- Complex Problem SolvingIdentifying complex problems and reviewing related information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.
- Equipment MaintenancePerforming routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Knowledge areas
- Computers and ElectronicsKnowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
- Customer and Personal ServiceKnowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
- TelecommunicationsKnowledge of transmission, broadcasting, switching, control, and operation of telecommunications systems.
- MechanicalKnowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
- English LanguageKnowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, and rules of composition and grammar.
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