How to become
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:
- electrical installation
- engineering technology
- electrical and electronic engineering
- T Level in Building Services Engineering for Construction
Entry requirements
Entry requirements for these courses vary.
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 apply to do an Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineer Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship. This might be with a service and repair company, household appliance retailer or equipment manufacturer.
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:
- electrical or electronics installation and testing
- plumbing or gas servicing
- heating installation or refrigeration
- domestic appliance 'white goods' service and repair
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Career tips
It's important with job vacancies to check whether the advertised salary is for annual pay, partly based on commission or is payment by job completed.
Further information
You can find out more about working in engineering maintenance and repair from Tomorrow's Engineers.