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Smart home installer

Alternative titles for this job include Smart home technology professional, smart home technician

Smart home installers design, fit and configure lighting, heating, security, audio and home cinema systems in residential properties.

Average salary (a year)

£22,000 Starter

to

£55,000 Experienced

Typical hours (a week)

35 to 40 week

You could work

between 8am and 6pm on call

How to become

Explore the different ways to get into this role.

How to become Smart home installer

You can get into this job through:

  • a college course
  • an apprenticeship
  • working towards this role

College

You could do a college course that would give you a strong foundation and some of the skills needed for this job. It may help you to find a trainee or apprenticeship position with a smart home installation company.

Courses include:

  • electrical and electronic engineering
  • electrical installation
  • information technology
  • computer science
  • 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 could apply to do a Level 3 Advanced Apprenticeship, for example:

  • Smart Home Technician
  • Network Cable Installer
  • Electrical, Electronic Product Service and Installation Engineer

You may be able to do an Audiovisual Technician Level 5 Higher Apprenticeship if you already have experience or qualifications in this type of work.

Entry requirements

To get onto an apprenticeship, you'll find it useful to have:

  • 2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or equivalent, including English and maths

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Work

If you’re working as a junior or assistant installer, after doing an apprenticeship or college course, you could take on-the-job training to become certified.

This would demonstrate your competence and show you have the knowledge and skills necessary to install and maintain smart home technology systems.

Certifications include:

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Career tips

The demand for connected digital technology is increasing with the expansion of home working, streaming, online gaming and use of smart devices.

The technology is also being harnessed to help people lead more independent lives.

The growth in use of smart technology means there are good career prospects for those who want to work in the industry.

Professional and industry bodies

You could join CEDIA - the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association - for career development opportunities, industry news and to expand your network of contacts.

Further information

You can find out more about a career as a smart home installer from CEDIA.

What it takes

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What it takes

Skills and knowledge

You'll need:

  • broadcasting and telecommunications knowledge
  • knowledge of engineering science and technology
  • to be thorough and pay attention to detail
  • the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
  • problem-solving skills
  • the ability to repair machines or systems
  • customer service skills
  • knowledge of maths
  • to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Restrictions and Requirements

You might need a driving licence to travel between jobs.

You may need an electrotechnical certification scheme (ECS) card to work on larger jobs, for example on a new build construction site.

What you’ll do

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What you'll do

Day-to-day tasks

As a smart home installer, you would work on systems that control:

  • lighting, home cinema and multi-room audio
  • communications
  • security features
  • heating, air-conditioning and ventilation
  • doors, windows, blinds and gates

You could:

  • work with customers to design their smart home system
  • provide estimates for project timescales and costs
  • install, connect and calibrate smart home devices and controls
  • test circuits and components to make sure they’re working properly
  • find and fix faults
  • install equipment upgrades
  • configure devices, controls and settings to achieve best performance
  • show customers how to operate their smart home system

Working environment

You could work at a client's home, on an apartment block or on a new housing development.

Your working environment may be at height, cramped and you'll travel often.

You may need to wear safety clothing and use safety equipment.

Career path and progression

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Career path and progression

The smart home technology industry offers many different career options at home and abroad.

With training and experience you could become a:

  • senior installer or technician
  • project manager
  • control systems programmer
  • lighting designer
  • acoustics or home cinema specialist
  • technical designer or CAD engineer
  • systems and equipment sales executive

You could also start your own smart home installation business.

Current opportunities

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Current opportunities

Apprenticeships In England

Network Cable Installer Apprentice

  • Wage: £15,000 a year Annually
  • Location: WENDOVER, AYLESBURY

Network Cable Installer Apprentice

  • Wage: £23,920 a year Annually
  • Location: Law Street, Cleckheaton
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Courses In England

HNC IN ELECTRICAL & ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING

  • Provider: HARTLEPOOL COLLEGE OF FURTHER EDUCATION
  • Start date: 16 September 2024
  • Location: HARTLEPOOL

HNC Engineering (Electrical & Electronic)

  • Provider: HEART OF YORKSHIRE EDUCATION GROUP
  • Start date: 01 September 2024
  • Location: Castleford
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