Keyword

Field Technician TV, Television Repair Technician, TV Repair Technician, Television Technician, TV Repairman

Minimum Preferably 8th standard pass

Certified training for TV Repair Technician Level 4 (programme aligned to ELE/Q3105 released by Electronics Sector Skills Council of India)

Minimum 2 years as helper for 8th / 9thstandardpass

The tasks a TV Repair Technician is expected to perform include:Interacting with customers to repair or install TVDiagnosing the problem

Assessing possible causes of fault reported Rectifying minor problems Replacing faulty modules Recommending factory repairs for bigger faults

Knowledge ofcompany?s products

Proficientin analyzing recurring problems reported

Familiar with communicating with customers

Adept in validating basic electrical and mechanical modules of various appliances

Knowledge of electronics involved in the type of appliance

Skilled in models of different appliances and their common and distinguishing features

Familiar with etiquette to be followed at customer?s premises

Efficient in precautions to be taken while handling field calls and dealing with customers

Not applicable

Willing to work in the field Punctuality Amenable behaviour Patience Good interpersonal skills Trustworthiness Integrity

Ability to think critically

It is not a desk job

Work from home option is not available

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Need to handle a team of helpers or workers

Travelling is part of this job role

Working hours

Working hours are 8/9 hours every day for 5/6 days. This may vary from company to company

Being self-employed is also an option. In this case, the working hours and days will be flexible

Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous

Health risks include exposure to extreme temperatures, gases, chemicals, fumes, odours, hardware parts, sharp tools, etc.

Occupational hazards include electric shocks, cuts, abrasions, wounds and minor burns, etc.

For freshers INR 8,000 to INR 10,000 per month For candidates with 1/2 yearsexperience - INR 10,000 to INR 12,500 per month (These figures are indicative and subject to change)

Current and Future Trends of Consumer Electronics in India

According to the Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Electronics and Hardware Sector (2022) report by the National Skill Development Corporation, the Indian Electronics and IT Hardware sector production is expected to grow from 1,636 billion in 2012 to 7,521 billion in 2022 at a CAGR of 16.4%.

Consumer Electronics has traditionally been the largest segment, Computers and Telecommunication Equipment have increased their share in the industry in recent times. Out of the total resources employed in Electronics and IT Hardware Industry, 24% of resources are hired by various functions of Consumer Electronics.

It is estimated flat panel television market in India is worth 20,000-crore has been growing at around 15-20% for the last two years against 70-80% in 2009-11. However, growth rate has jumped to 75-80% since September, compared to the same period last year, after duty imposition.

The production in the Consumer Electronics segment is expected to grow from 399 billion in 2012 to 1,474 billion in 2022. This would translate to the overall employment in Consumer Electronics function of 2,98,000 in 2012 to 6,86,000 by 2022. The report also highlights the requirement of service support and foresees the human resource requirement in the support staff function would be of 67,000 by 2022. This willresult inan increased demand for all the professionals who are classified under the support staff function of Consumer Electronicssuch as TV Repair Technicians.

Self-employed

Electronic hardware companies across India

Electronic stores across India

Multinational Companies

Town and cities across India

RSETIs across India

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