Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers

Job Description: Repair, adjust, or install audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic home entertainment equipment.

Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers spend a lot of their time Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment. They are naturally good at Finger Dexterity, Visual Color Discrimination, Near Vision, and Written Comprehension. Electronic Home Entertainment Equipment Installers and Repairers are typically characterized as being Realistic and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Computers and Electronics, Engineering and Technology, and Customer and Personal Service and are skilled at Critical Thinking and Quality Control Analysis.

Work Activities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Getting Information
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Processing Information
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  

Abilities

Finger Dexterity
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Near Vision
  
Written Comprehension
  
Visualization
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Information Ordering
  
Oral Expression
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Control Precision
  
Originality
  
Far Vision
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Speech Clarity
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Speech Recognition
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Category Flexibility
  
Written Expression
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Memorization
  
Auditory Attention
  
Speed of Closure
  
Static Strength
  
Selective Attention
  
Number Facility
  
Trunk Strength
  
Time Sharing
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Depth Perception
  
Sound Localization
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Reaction Time
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Stamina
  
Response Orientation
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  
Rate Control
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Glare Sensitivity
  
Peripheral Vision
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Night Vision
  

Interests

Realistic
  
Conventional
  
Investigative
  
Enterprising
  
Social
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Computers and Electronics
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Customer and Personal Service
  
Telecommunications
  
Mathematics
  
Mechanical
  
Education and Training
  
Administration and Management
  
English Language
  
Design
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Physics
  
Communications and Media
  
Clerical
  
Production and Processing
  
Geography
  
Building and Construction
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Psychology
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Chemistry
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Sociology and Anthropology
  
Foreign Language
  
Philosophy and Theology
  
Medicine and Dentistry
  
Therapy and Counseling
  

Wages

Arizona
$47,490  
 
Wyoming
$47,350  
 
New York
$43,190  
 
Michigan
$43,130  
 
Massachusetts
$40,110  
 
Washington
$36,180  
 
Utah
$36,050  
 
Indiana
$36,040  
 
Alaska
$35,850  
 
California
$35,310  
 
New Jersey
$35,270  
 
Maryland
$34,820  
 
Iowa
$34,090  
 
Oregon
$33,910  
 
Colorado
$33,720  
 
Missouri
$33,360  
 
North Carolina
$33,190  
 
New Hampshire
$33,010  
 
Connecticut
$32,880  
 
Kansas
$32,870  
 
Virginia
$32,620  
 
Minnesota
$32,390  
 
Kentucky
$32,180  
 
Illinois
$32,170  
 
Tennessee
$32,110  
 
Vermont
$32,100  
 
Florida
$31,870  
 
Idaho
$31,860  
 
Oklahoma
$31,680  
 
North Dakota
$31,500  
 
Alabama
$30,640  
 
South Carolina
$30,630  
 
Delaware
$30,210  
 
Pennsylvania
$30,190  
 
West Virginia
$30,130  
 
Ohio
$29,800  
 
Georgia
$29,780  
 
Louisiana
$29,670  
 
Nebraska
$29,350  
 
Nevada
$29,240  
 
Rhode Island
$29,230  
 
Wisconsin
$29,030  
 
Montana
$28,180  
 
Maine
$27,890  
 
South Dakota
$26,520  
 
Texas
$25,190  
 
Arkansas
$24,220  
 
Mississippi
$23,970  
 
New Mexico
$23,840  
 
Puerto Rico
$18,200  
 

Skills

Critical Thinking
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Troubleshooting
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Repairing
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Service Orientation
  
Active Learning
  
Active Listening
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Speaking
  
Installation
  
Instructing
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Monitoring
  
Learning Strategies
  
Equipment Selection
  
Systems Analysis
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Persuasion
  
Coordination
  
Time Management
  
Writing
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Operation and Control
  
Operations Analysis
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Mathematics
  
Negotiation
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Management of Financial Resources
  
Science
  
Programming
  
Technology Design
  

Work Values

Support
  
Relationships
  
Independence
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Attention to Detail
  
Dependability
  
Persistence
  
Self Control
  
Cooperation
  
Integrity
  
Initiative
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Independence
  
Concern for Others
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Innovation
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Social Orientation
  
Leadership
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Contact With Others
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Time Pressure
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Consequence of Error
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Physical Proximity
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Letters and Memos
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Public Speaking
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-Limited freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Public Speaking
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Electronic Mail
  
Time Pressure
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Telephone
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Letters and Memos
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Telephone
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Public Speaking
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Electronic Mail
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.
  
Calibrate and test equipment, and locate circuit and component faults, using hand and power tools and measuring and testing instruments such as resistance meters and oscilloscopes.
  
Keep records of work orders and test and maintenance reports.
  
Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
  
Read and interpret electronic circuit diagrams, function block diagrams, specifications, engineering drawings, and service manuals.
  
Disassemble entertainment equipment and repair or replace loose, worn, or defective components and wiring, using hand tools and soldering irons.
  
Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
  
Compute cost estimates for labor and materials.
  
Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
  
Tune or adjust equipment and instruments to obtain optimum visual or auditory reception, according to specifications, manuals, and drawings.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  
Over 8 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)
  
First Professional Degree - awarded for completion of a program that: requires at least 2 years of college work before entrance into the program, includes a total of at least 6 academic years of work to complete, and provides all remaining academic requirements to begin practice in a profession