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49-2096.00 - Electronic Equipment Installers and Repairers, Motor Vehicles


Install, diagnose, or repair communications, sound, security, or navigation equipment in motor vehicles.


Key Facts
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Bright Outlook
Career Details
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Current Employment
11,500
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Forecasted Employment
5,800
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Change in Employment
-5,800
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Change in Employment %
-50%
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Tasks
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Tasks
The tasks listed below can be performed to prepare you for a career in this field.
Core
  • Splice wires with knives or cutting pliers, and solder connections to fixtures and equipment.
  • Diagnose or repair problems with electronic equipment, such as sound, navigation, communication, and security equipment, in motor vehicles.
  • Inspect and test electrical or electronic systems to locate and diagnose malfunctions, using visual inspections and testing instruments, such as oscilloscopes and voltmeters.
  • Install equipment and accessories, such as stereos, navigation equipment, communication equipment, and security systems.
  • Estimate costs of repairs, based on parts and labor charges.
  • Confer with customers to determine the nature of malfunctions.
  • Run new speaker and electrical cables.
  • Cut openings and drill holes for fixtures and equipment, using electric drills and routers.
  • Replace and clean electrical or electronic components.
  • Remove seats, carpeting, and interiors of doors and add sound-absorbing material in empty spaces, reinstalling interior parts.
  • Record results of diagnostic tests.
  • Build fiberglass or wooden enclosures for sound components, and fit them to automobile dimensions.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Knowledge
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Knowledge

The items listed below are organized into sections that contain knowledge useful for pursuing a career in this field. Each section also contains a "Percentage of Importance" statistic that shows how relevant an item is to the occupation.
 Mechanical
  • 82%
    Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
 Computers and Electronics
  • 81%
    Knowledge of circuit boards, processors, chips, electronic equipment, and computer hardware and software, including applications and programming.
 Customer and Personal Service
  • 71%
    Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
 Mathematics
  • 71%
    Knowledge of arithmetic, algebra, geometry, calculus, statistics, and their applications.
 English Language
  • 66%
    Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
 Engineering and Technology
  • 64%
    Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology. This includes applying principles, techniques, procedures, and equipment to the design and production of various goods and services.
 Education and Training
  • 62%
    Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
 Administration and Management
  • 58%
    Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
 Sales and Marketing
  • 56%
    Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
 Design
  • 54%
    Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in production of precision technical plans, blueprints, drawings, and models.
 Public Safety and Security
  • 51%
    Knowledge of relevant equipment, policies, procedures, and strategies to promote effective local, state, or national security operations for the protection of people, data, property, and institutions.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Tools
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Tools
The tools listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Holding and clamping tools
  • Adjustable widemouth pliers
 Cutting and crimping and punching tools
  • Carpet knives
  • Utility knives
  • Wire crimpers
  • Wire cutters
  • Wire strippers
 Electrical measuring and testing equipment and accessories
  • Circuit testers
  • Multimeters
  • Oscilloscopes
  • Polarity testers
 Wrenches and drivers
  • Clip and staple pullers
  • Flat blade screwdrivers
  • Offset screwdrivers
  • Phillips head screwdrivers
  • Ratchets
  • Socket wrench sets
  • Socket wrenches
  • Torx drivers
  • Window handle removal tools
 Computers
  • Desktop computers
  • Notebook computers
 Body tools
  • Door panel fastener removal tools
  • Panel tools
  • Trim removal tools
  • Tucking tools
 Power tools
  • Glue guns
  • Heat guns
  • Power drills
 Forming tools
  • Hammers
 Holding and positioning and guiding systems and devices
  • Radio removal tools
 Rough and finishing tools
  • Rasps
  • Spreader spatulas
 Soldering machines
  • Soldering irons
 Metal cutting tools
  • Tubing cutters
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Technology
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Technology
The technologies listed below include machines, equipment, tools, and software that is useful for individuals who are interested in this career.
 Industry specific software
  • Harris Tech X.over Pro
  • Harris Technologies BassBox
  • LinearTeam WinISD
  • True Audio WinSpeakerz
  • WHE Term-PAKHOT
 Data management and query software
  • Installalogy Access Client
  • MobileToys MAIDXL
 Content authoring and editing software
  • Microsoft ExcelHOT
  • Microsoft PowerPointHOT
  • Microsoft WordHOT
 Network applications software
  • Microsoft Internet Explorer
 Business function specific software
  • Microsoft OfficeHOT
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Certifications
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Certifications
The certifications listed below are useful to pursue if you are interested in a career in this field.
 Advanced
 Core
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
Licensing
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Licensing
The licensing information below is organized into sections and is useful for pursuing if you are interested in a career in this field.
No specific licensing information is listed for this occupation in the area you have selected.
All data sourced from US Department of Labor, Employment & Training Administration O*Net Database.
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