Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Core tasks

1. 01Install, service, and repair electronic equipment or instruments such as televisions, radios, and videocassette recorders.
2. 02Calibrate 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.
3. 03Confer with customers to determine the nature of problems or to explain repairs.
4. 04Position or mount speakers, and wire speakers to consoles.
5. 05Instruct customers on the safe and proper use of equipment.
6. 06Make service calls to repair units in customers' homes, or return units to shops for major repairs.

Model drivers (O*NET 1–5)

• Repeating same tasks2.69
• Degree of automation2.20
• Time sitting2.29
• Originality (ability)2.75
• Conflict situations2.23
• Hands-on objects/tools3.97
• Outdoors / weather3.78
• Disease exposure1.07
• Decision freedom4.12

Top abilities

• Near Vision3.62
• Finger Dexterity3.62
• Visualization3.50
• Problem Sensitivity3.50
• Visual Color Discrimination3.25
• Oral Comprehension3.25
• Manual Dexterity3.25
• Information Ordering3.25

Essential skills

• Reading Comprehension3.12
• Active Listening3.12
• Writing2.75
• Speaking3.38
• Mathematics2.25
• Science1.75
• Critical Thinking3.12
• Active Learning2.88
• Learning Strategies2.62
• Monitoring2.88