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. They are employed by electronic service and retail establishments, by wholesale distributors and within service departments of electronic manufacturing companies. Apprentices are also included in this unit group.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Install, maintain and repair household and business electronic equipment, such as televisions, radios, DVD and blueray players, projectors, 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
May supervise other electronic equipment service technicians.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$41,608
$58,397
$77,167
Job openings
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British Columbia
1,486expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
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.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Optional: The following certifications are optional to practice as Electronic service technicians (household and business equipment) in B.C.
- Construction Electrician Red Seal Certification - Electronic Service Technicians
- Skilled Trades Certification - Electronics Service Technicians
- Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC Registration - Electronic Service Technicians
Construction Electrician Red Seal Certification - Electronic Service Technicians
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
This career is eligible for Red Seal endorsement. When all levels of your trades training are complete, you can write an Interprovincial Red Seal exam. A successful result demonstrates you have met the national standard for your trade in Canada will allow you to practice your trade outside of B.C. in provinces and territories covered by the Red Seal certification.
Skilled Trades Certification - Electronics Service Technicians
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To work as an electronic service technician in B.C., you may need a SkilledTradesBC certification demonstrating that you have completed the necessary technical training and work experience part of your apprenticeship program.
Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of BC Registration - Electronic Service Technicians
Confirm with the certifying body that your intended program qualifies you for this certification.
To practice as an electronic service technician in B.C., you may choose to register with Applied Science Technologists and Technicians of British Columbia. Eligibility is achieved through completion of an accredited diploma program and 24 months of progressive work experience, 12 of which must be at the technologist profile or higher in a Canadian work environment.
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
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