How to become a tv, video and audio servicer or repairer
Official title: Tv, video and audio servicers and repairers
Also called: Repairer, Tv engineer, Audio engineer, Video engineer, Video technician, Audio visual engineer, Television and video technician, Av engineer, Service man, Radio fitter, Radio tester, Field engineer
TV, video and audio engineers install, service and repair domestic television, video and audio appliances.
Main 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
- Installs, services and repairs aerials and satellite dishes
How to become one
Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Training is provided Off and on-the-job and may be supplemented by short courses delivered by manufacturers. NVQs/SVQs are available at level 3.
Pay · Outlook
- Median full-time pay: £31,871 a year
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Questions people ask
How do I become a tv, video and audio servicer or repairer?
Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades or an equivalent qualification. Training is provided Off and on-the-job and may be supplemented by short courses delivered by manufacturers. NVQs/SVQs are available at level 3.
How much does a tv, video and audio servicer or repairer earn in the UK?
Median full-time pay is £31,871 a year (Office for National Statistics).
Do you need a degree to become a tv, video and audio servicer or repairer?
Usually. 62% of people in this job hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sources
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Population Survey: employment by occupation (April 2025 to March 2026), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: SOC 2020 Volume 1: structure and descriptions (2026-08-27 edition), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
- Office for National Statistics: Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings, Table 14 (2025 provisional), OGL v3.0, retrieved 2026-10-03
Updated 2026-10-03