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Is being an audiovisual equipment installer a good fit for you?

Sets up and repairs TVs, sound systems, cameras and other entertainment equipment in homes and venues.

What the work involves

  • Installs, services and repairs electronic equipment such as televisions and radios.
  • Calibrates and tests equipment and finds faulty circuits and parts using tools and meters.
  • Talks with customers to find out what the problem is or to explain repairs.
  • Positions or mounts speakers and wires them to control units.

The interests that suit it

People in this work tend to be hands-on and organising. Here is how much each of the six kinds of interest comes into it.

Hands-onStrong. Building, fixing, and working with tools, machines, animals or the outdoors.
CuriousLow. Finding things out, solving problems, and working with ideas and data.
CreativeLow. Making things: art, writing, music, design and performance.
HelpingLow. Teaching, caring for and supporting people.
PersuadingLow. Leading, selling, and making the calls.
OrganisingSome. Keeping things in order: records, numbers and systems.

What it tends to reward

Compared with other work, this job stands out for:

  • Belonging. People who look out for each other, and a manager who has your back.

How much training it needs

Apprenticeships and training. Usually vocational training or an apprenticeship. Rules differ from country to country, so check locally before you commit.

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