Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment)
Career Overview
Electronic service technicians service and repair household and business electronic equipment such as audio and video systems, computers and peripherals, office equipment and other consumer electronic equipment and assemblies.
People in this occupation:
- Work for electronic service and retail companies, wholesale distributors and service departments of electronic manufacturing companies
Job Titles
Duties
Electronic service technicians perform some or all of the following duties:
- Install, maintain and repair household and business electronic equipment such as televisions, radios, video cassette recorders, stereo equipment, photocopiers, computers and peripherals
- Inspect and test electronic equipment, components and assemblies using multimeters, circuit testers, oscilloscopes, logic probes and other electronic test instruments, tools and equipment
- Diagnose and locate circuit, component and equipment faults
- Adjust, align, replace or repair electronic equipment, assemblies and components following equipment manuals and schematics, and using soldering tools and other hand and power tools
- Complete work orders, test and maintenance reports
- Supervise other electronic equipment service technicians
Earnings
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Work Environment
# Workers Employed
7,260% Employed Full Time
62%Key aspects of the work in this occupation:
- Work takes place in a conventional environment such as an office, hospital or school
- Work is done near or with equipment, instruments, machinery, power tools or hand tools that may be a source of accident or injury
- Workers may be exposed to electrical circuitry, high tension wires, transformers or other equipment that may be a source of electrical shock
Examples of activities during which workers may be at risk:
- Installing or repairing electrical wiring, motors and generators
- Maintaining underground power transmission and distribution systems
- Operating semi-automatic electric arc welding equipment
- Repairing industrial electrical control systems and devices
Career Pathways
Red Seal trade certification allows for mobility between provinces. Advancement to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
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Occupational Interests
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Education, Training and Skills
- Completion of a two- to three-year college program in electronics, or
- Completion of a four-year apprenticeship program in electronic servicing and repair, or
- Completion of high school or college courses in electronics and on-the-job training is required
- Trade certification for electronics technicians (consumer products) is available, but voluntary, in Ontario, British Columbia and the Yukon
For additional information, see SkilledTradesBC's website at https://skilledtradesbc.ca.
Those who are certified for an occupation by a regulator elsewhere in Canada can apply for the same certification from the regulator in B.C. Under the terms of the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), most applicants who are transferring their credentials from elsewhere in Canada will not be required to complete additional training or testing. However, the B.C. regulator may ask applicants to provide further information such as a letter of good standing, references, or criminal record check.
For those who trained outside of Canada and never received certification from any Canadian jurisdiction, a full assessment is likely needed. Most occupational regulators have a process for assessment and recognize internationally trained applicants.
Contact the Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC and/or the Ministry of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Security Services for details on how to apply for certification in B.C.
For information about labour mobility in Canada, visit www.workersmobility.ca.
View a list of Professional Regulatory Authorities in B.C.
Trades training resources
Visit our trades training page at www.workbc.ca/trades to learn about apprenticeship and trades training in B.C.
Education programs in B.C.
The following program areas are related to this occupation:
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Skills
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Repairing machines or systems using the needed tools.
Determining causes of operating errors and deciding what to do about it.
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Conducting tests and inspections of products, services or processes to evaluate quality or performance.
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Performing routine maintenance on equipment and determining when and what kind of maintenance is needed.
Talking to others to share information effectively.
Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.
Watching gauges, dials or other indicators to make sure that a machine is working properly.
Labour Market Statistics
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Employment
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Employment
7,260Employment by Region
| Region | Employment | % Employment of this Occupation |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 245 | 3.4% |
| Kootenay | 160 | 2.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 4,605 | 63.4% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 125 | 1.7% |
| Northeast | 125 | 1.7% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 870 | 12.0% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 1,130 | 15.6% |
Labour Market Outlook
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Forecasted Job Openings (2024-2034)
3,260Forecasted Job Openings
Forecasted Employment Growth Rate
Composition of Job Openings
Job Openings by Region (2024-2034)
| Region | Job Openings | Avg. Annual Employment Growth |
|---|---|---|
| Cariboo | 90 | 0.6% |
| Kootenay | 70 | 1.2% |
| Mainland/Southwest | 2,140 | 1.7% |
| North Coast and Nechako | 50 | 1.2% |
| Northeast | 50 | 1.0% |
| Thompson-Okanagan | 420 | 1.4% |
| Vancouver Island/Coast | 440 | 0.9% |
Industry Highlights
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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry
| Industry | Job Openings (2024-2034) |
|---|---|
| Professional, Scientific and Technical Services | 760 |
| Retail Trade | 490 |
| Repair, Personal and Non-Profit Services | 440 |
| Construction | 390 |
| Wholesale Trade | 340 |
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