Television repairer (Televisiereparateur)
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A television repairer is a technician who specializes in examining and repairing televisions, which can relate to different television brands. Also, a television repairer may examine and repair other equipment, such as satellite and sound equipment. As a television repairer, you may have to deal with various malfunctions, such as possible hardware problems or software problems. If you have a television with a certain malfunction, it is best to go to a specialist, such as a television repairer because he has the right equipment to be able to examine the television. Most television repairers will first examine the television and then give a quote before they will actually repair the television. Whether a television is still worth repairing generally depends on its age and type of malfunction. As a television repairer, you are an all-round specialist in consumer electronics, which generally covers all consumer electronics. A television repairman is therefore a technician, who has broad knowledge of electronics. The profession of television repairer is becoming less and less common nowadays because more and more manufacturers and consumers choose to replace television in the event of malfunction. This depends on the type of complaint. It is not the case that all televisions are automatically replaced in case of complaints. It is true that more and more televisions are no longer worth repairing because of their economic value. In other words, a television that is several years old will in many cases no longer be worth repairing. Manufacturers do investigate televisions with regard to the warranty provision.
As a television repairer, you are therefore an electrical engineer, and you can be regarded as an electrical engineer. In general, as a television repairer, you will have a lot to do with examining televisions to determine the cause of malfunctions. In addition, these types of studies are carried out to determine the final repair costs. In general, it is only the new televisions, which, for example, are still covered by the manufacturer's warranty, that are repaired. In many cases, old televisions are no longer repaired because the repair costs are higher than the current value. In other words, it doesn't make much sense anymore to have old televisions repaired. This is also one of the main reasons that there are fewer and fewer television repair companies that focus on the consumer. Most television repairers are therefore employed on behalf of a television manufacturer or directly employed by a television manufacturer.
TELEVISION INTERFERENCE
Television interference can have various causes because modern televisions are complex devices. A television failure usually concerns the screen, the hardware, but it can also be the software that causes problems. Consider, for example, the sound of a television that is delayed by software problems. In that case, a software update can offer a solution to fix the problems. When it comes to hardware problems, it is often necessary for the television repairer to replace certain components by soldering and replacing them. Screens that cause interference must in many cases be replaced, which will also be expensive.
INDEPENDENT REPAIRER IN CASE OF DAMAGE
If a television has suffered damage, it will in many cases have to be examined by an independent repairer. For example, before an insurance company will reimburse the television, the television must first be examined by a television repairer to see whether the television can still be repaired and what exactly that will cost. If the television can still be repaired, this also depends on the costs because televisions nowadays quickly decrease in value. These research costs are generally reimbursed by the relevant insurance company.
WARRANTY TELEVISION
Televisions are generally sold with a two-year standard manufacturer's warranty. If a television causes problems within two years, it is important to first approach the seller of the television so that he can investigate the television. Even after the standard manufacturer's warranty of two years, it may be advisable to approach the seller first, because not all damage cases can be rejected after two years because the warranty has expired. People who have bought a new television that causes problems after two years are still entitled to a valid product, which should last longer than the standard manufacturer's warranty.
WHAT DOES A TELEVISION REPAIRER DO:
TRAINING COURSES TO BECOME A TELEVISION REPAIRER
If you want to be able to work as a television repairer, it is best to follow the MBO course First Electrical Engineer. This MBO course at level three will usually take two years. This training is broader than just repairing televisions. During the training you will learn things like connecting data and network cables, solving malfunctions and repairing and adjusting equipment. However, this is a course at level three, and continuing to learn after this course is advisable, to increase your chances on the labor market. Most further education programmes such as a hbo programme expect at least an MBO programme at level four. A higher professional education that fits within this profession can be the computer science course. Accounting is also important as an entrepreneur.
COMPANIES WHERE A TELEVISION REPAIRER MAY BE EMPLOYED
As a television repairer, you generally work for an electronics repair company or you work as an independent television repairer within your own company. It is true that there are still very few repair companies in the field of televisions. Most televisions today are sent to major electronics companies for repairs, and almost no longer taken to local companies. In addition, today's televisions are quickly written off because the repair costs are usually higher than a new television. It is conceivable that a television repairer works as an entrepreneur. In that case, as an electrical engineer, you can also carry out repairs to other consumer electronics. It is conceivable that a television repairer can also be regarded as a consumer electronics mechanic.
COMPETENCES TELEVISION REPAIRER
As a television repairer, your most important competence is that you are independently able to look up malfunctions and remedy them. As a television repairer, you must therefore have research skills. In addition, a television repairer must be able to be regarded as an all-round technician and mechanic. Because you have to deal with different customers, communication can be regarded as an important competence. If you work as an entrepreneur, you must also have a commercial institution. Generally important words are speed, flexibility, insight, control, precision, consultation and further training. Further training is important because new techniques follow each other quickly.
LABOUR MARKET PERSPECTIVE AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES AS A TELEVISION REPAIRER
The labour market perspective of a television repairer is not good because there are fewer and fewer specialized television repair companies. This does not alter the fact that the labour market perspective in general as an electrical engineer can be called good. Most television repairers can also repair other consumer electronics, so an electrical engineer will not be out of work quickly. There are no specific career opportunities to name because this depends entirely on the type of employer, the level of education and your own competencies.
TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT AND SALARY TELEVISION REPAIRER
As an independent television repairer, there is almost nothing left to earn today. More and more companies or shops in this area are stopping. A television repairer employed by an electronics repair company will typically earn between 2000 and 2600 euros gross per month, depending on age, education and responsibilities.
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