May make service calls or work in repair shops or on production line. May specialize in video or audio products. Electronics training is available through one to two years programs offered by technical schools and community colleges. May learn skills in military. Few four year apprenticeships available.
Many employers prefer graduates of two year technical programs.
Apprenticeships when available last about four years. Some employers provide training programs. East Central College, Evangel College, Missouri Southern State College, Webster University and William Woods College. Employment of electronic equipment repairers is expected to decline through the year 2005. Improvements in reliability and ease of servicing should reduce service requirements even though the amount of equipment in use is expected to increase.