5244- TV, VIDEO AND AUDIO ENGINEERS

Job Title: 

TV, VIDEO AND AUDIO ENGINEERS

Alternate Titles: 

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

Job Description: 

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

Education: 

Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification such as an Intermediate GNVQ/GSVQ Level II. Training is provided off- and on-the-job and may be supplemented by short courses delivered by manufacturers. NVQs/SVQs in Domestic Appliance Engineering are available at Level 3.
Refer The S/NVQ framework for more details

NS-SEC: 

The simplified NS-SEC analytic class for this code is 5
The simplified NS-SEC operational category for this code is 11.1
Refer The National Statistics Socio-economic Classification for more details

Tasks: 


  • 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.
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Source Of Info: 

Office of National Statistics UK