The Datum Report

Occupation 5243 · Skilled trades occupations

Tv, video and audio servicers and repairers

TV, video and audio engineers install, service and repair domestic television, video and audio appliances.

How people enter it

Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Training is provided Off and on-the-job and may be supplemented by short courses delivered by manufacturers. NVQs/SVQs are available at level 3.

What the work involves

• examines equipment and observes reception to determine nature of defect
• uses electronic testing equipment to diagnose faults and check voltages and resistance
• dismantles equipment and repairs or replaces faulty components or wiring
• re-assembles equipment, tests for correct functioning and makes any necessary further adjustments
• carries out service tasks such as cleaning and insulation testing according to schedule
• installs, services and repairs aerials and satellite dishes

Also called

Installation engineer (radio, television and video) · Satellite engineer · Service engineer (radio, television and video) · Technician (radio, television and video servicing) · Television engineer

What it pays

Every regional figure

ONS does not publish occupational pay below region. Cells the survey could not support are shown as withheld, with its reason — adding a region split to a specific occupation leaves roughly a tenth of cells publishable.

Common questions

Classified alongside this

Computer system and equipment installers and servicers · Electrical and electronic trades n.e.c. · Electrical service and maintenance mechanics and repairers · Electricians and electrical fitters · Security system installers and repairers · Telecoms and related network installers and repairers