household appliances repair technician

Household appliances repair technicians use electrical equipment to test resistance or voltage and to identify appliances' malfunctions. They repair small and large electrical or gas home appliances such as vacuum cleaners, washing machines, dishwashers, air conditioners and refrigerators.

Alternative Labels

dryer repairer

AC repairer

dishwasher repairer

window air conditioner repairer

appliance service technician

home appliance repairman

household appliances repair technician

refrigerator repairer

washing machine servicer

Regulatory Aspect

To see if and how this occupation is regulated in EU Member States, EEA countries or Switzerland please consult the Regulated Professions Database of the Commission. Regulated Professions Database:

http://ec.europa.eu/growth/single-market/services/free-movement-professionals/qualifications-recognition_en

Skills & Competences

Essential Skills and Competences

create solutions to problems apply company policies install electrical household appliances maintain records of maintenance interventions replace defect components provide customer information related to repairs provide customer follow-up services maintain equipment use diagnostic tools for electronic repairs repair household appliances lift heavy weights use repair manuals maintain customer service perform maintenance on installed equipment

Essential Knowledge

electrical household appliances products manufacturer's instructions for electrical household appliances

Optional Skills and Competences

prepare warranty documents for electrical household appliances manage schedule of tasks perform services in a flexible manner develop professional network order supplies issue sales invoices sell household appliances communicate by telephone maintain relationship with suppliers train employees solve technical problems work in shifts maintain professional administration administer appointments explain features of electrical household appliances ensure compliance with warranty contracts make independent operating decisions apply technical communication skills keep stock records negotiate supplier arrangements advise on electrical household appliances' installation report to the team leader sell service contracts for electrical household appliances manage a small-to-medium business drive vehicles

Concept URI

Concept Uri

http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f4eaff3d-f8d0-4a6a-aa90-76827c0fbada

Status

released

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