How to become a domestic appliance service engineer
You can get into this job through:
- a college course
- an apprenticeship
- applying directly
College
You could do a college course to get some of the skills needed for this job. Courses include:
- Level 2 Diploma in Electrical Installation
- Level 2 First Diploma in Engineering Technology
- Level 3 Extended Diploma in Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction
Entry requirements
You may need:
- 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, for a level 3 course
- 4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths for a T level
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Apprenticeship
You may be able to get into this job through an advanced apprenticeship for electrical, electronic product service and installation engineers.
Entry requirements
You'll usually need:
- 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths, for an advanced apprenticeship
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Direct Application
You can apply for jobs directly if you've got experience and qualifications in one of the following:
- electrics or electronics testing
- mechanical engineering
- plumbing or gas servicing
- heating installation or refrigeration
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Professional and industry bodies
You could join the Domestic Appliance Service Association for product news and industry training.
Further information
You can find out more about working in engineering repair and maintenance through Tomorrow's Engineers.