Careers in Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Audiovisual Equipment Installers and Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Install, repair, or adjust audio or television receivers, stereo systems, camcorders, video systems, or other electronic entertainment equipment in homes or other venues. May perform routine maintenance.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Security and Fire Alarm Systems Installers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Install, program, maintain, and repair security and fire alarm wiring and equipment. Ensure that work is in accordance with relevant codes.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Aircraft Mechanics and Service Technicians

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul aircraft engines and assemblies, such as hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Automotive Body and Related Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Repair and refinish automotive vehicle bodies and straighten vehicle frames.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Automotive Glass Installers and Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Replace or repair broken windshields and window glass in motor vehicles.

Requires a Matric Certificate

Automotive Service Technicians and Mechanics

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul automotive vehicles.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Bus and Truck Mechanics and Diesel Engine Specialists

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul buses and trucks, or maintain and repair any type of diesel engines. Includes mechanics working primarily with automobile or marine diesel engines.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Farm Equipment Mechanics and Service Technicians

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul farm machinery and vehicles, such as tractors, harvesters, dairy equipment, and irrigation systems.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Mobile Heavy Equipment Mechanics, Except Engines

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.

Requires Vocational Training or a Diploma

Rail Car Repairers

Installation, Maintenance, and Repair

Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul railroad rolling stock, mine cars, or mass transit rail cars.

Requires a Matric Certificate