2854 - Electrical Equipment Repairer

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Federal Occupation Description

Federal Occupation Description

This standard is for grading nonsupervisory jobs involved in troubleshooting, testing, installing, repairing, overhauling, modifying, and maintaining electrical devices, equipment, and components such as automatic alternator synchronizing equipment, amplidyne control units, voltage regulating equipment, generators, actuators, switching and control panels, junction boxes, AC and DC motors, electrical harnesses, transformers, and power amplifiers. Typically, the equipment and components serviced have been removed from aircraft, ships, ground support or industrial equipment, tracked or wheeled heavy duty vehicles, missiles, etc. The work requires knowledge of electrical circuitry, formulas, and principles and their application to the devices, equipment, components, and systems repaired. In addition, some work may require knowledge of electronic circuitry and theory and general mechanical skills and knowledge.

For job opportunities in this series, go to the Office of Personnel Management USAJOBS website.

Other Federal Occupations

It is not uncommon for individuals in one federal occupational series to perform duties related to another series within the same federal occupational group. To find out about the certifications for another series in the ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE FAMILY, click on that series below. Note that credentials have not yet been identified for all series – links are provided only to those series for which the identification of credentials has been completed. Additional series will be added over time.

The following certifications have been identified as most relevant to the broad duties of this federal occupational series. Please note that these credentials may not reflect all of the unique job functions that you perform within your organization. Also these credentials may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about any credential, click on the credential title below.

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Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Mobile Electronics Certified Professional - Basic Is Not In Demand Consumer Technology Association (CTA) someSome    
Master Certified Electronics Technician (CETma) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Senior Certified Electronics Technician (CETsr) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Computer Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Medical Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Commercial Electrical Inspector - E2 Is Not In Demand International Code Council (ICC) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
National Certification Program for Construction Code Inspectors (NCPCCI) Electrical General (2B) Is Not In Demand International Association of Electrical Inspectors (IAEI) otherOther    
Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) In DemandIs In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) Is Not In Demand National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT) someSome    
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Consumer Electronics Is Not In Demand International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Medium/Heavy Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Truck Equipment - Electrical/Electronic Systems Installation and Repair (E2) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
School Bus Technician - Electrical/Electronic Systems (S6) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Transit Bus - Electrical/Electronic Systems (H6) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther    
Collision Repair and Refinish - Mechanical and Electrical Components (B5) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) otherOther GI BillGI Bill  
Automobile/Light Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) Is Not In Demand National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) someSome GI BillGI Bill  
Residential Electronics Systems Integrator (RESI) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification - Journeyman Is Not In Demand Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) otherOther    
Source Inspector Fixed Equipment (API SIFE) Is Not In Demand American Petroleum Institute (API) otherOther    
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) someSome GI BillGI Bill AccreditationAccreditation
Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) Is Not In Demand Certifying Technical Employee Competence (CertTEC) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Student Electronics Technician (SET) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Security-Surveillance (RESI-SS) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Environmental Control (RESI-EC) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Computer Networking (RESI-CN) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) otherOther   AccreditationAccreditation
Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Closed Circuit TV (RESI-CCTV) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electric Vehicle Technician (EVT) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate DC (EM1) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate AC (EM2) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) Is Not In Demand Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I) someSome   AccreditationAccreditation
Electrical Generator Systems Technician Certification - Apprentice Is Not In Demand Electrical Generating Systems Association (EGSA) otherOther    
Source Inspector Electrical Equipment (SIEE) Is Not In Demand American Petroleum Institute (API) otherOther    
Mobile Electronics Certified Professional - Advance Is Not In Demand Consumer Technology Association (CTA) otherOther    
Mobile Electronics Certified Professional - Master Is Not In Demand Consumer Technology Association (CTA) otherOther    

State Licenses

Some states have specific licensing requirements for the following related civilian occupations. These state licenses may require additional education, training or experience. Click on the occupation below to get more information on state requirements from the U.S. Department of Labor.

Related Civilian Private Sector Occupations

The following civilian private sector occupations are similar to the duties performed by 2854 - Electrical Equipment Repairer. These occupations may require additional education, training or experience. For more information about these occupations, click on the civilian occupation below.

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Click here to go to Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Associate Electronics Technician (CETa) certification is an entry-level credential for electronics technicians who have less than two years of experience or who have trade school training in the field of electronics. Applicants for the CETa must meet the experience or training requirement and pass the exam.

Click here to go to Mobile Electronics Certified Professional - Basic COOL Snapshot page.

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Click here to go to Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The International Society of Certified Electronics Technicians (ISCET), Certified Electronics Technician - Associate-Level is an entry-level certification. This certification validates the candidate's basic electronic knowledge for entry-level electronic professions. The exam covers basic electronics, math, DC and AC circuits, transistors and troubleshooting. The Associate CET is also a pre-requisite for ISCET Journeyman level certifications. Candidates must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 2 years

Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Industrial. This is an entry-level certification exam. Technicians working in this field will have knowledge in the following areas; characteristics and applications of industrial electronics components, the operation of devices such as triacs, SCRs, diacs, and Shockley diodes. Also covered are various kinds of transducers, operation of transistors and op-amps, single-phase and three-phase control systems, motors, PLCs and industrial electronics safety and basic knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems. Applicants must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Industrial Electronics Technician (IND) certification is an intermediate journeyman-level credential for electronics technicians. Candidates applying for the IND certification are expected to understand basic industrial electronics concepts applicable to various specialty areas of industrial electronics; Additionally, candidates must meet minimum experience requirements of at least two years working in the industry, this may include electronics training. IND candidates must be knowledgeable and have skills in the following areas: Amplifiers, Optical Wiring, Block Diagrams Schematics, Power Supplies, Test Equipment Tools, Mathematics, Computers Digital Concepts, Safety, Satellite Wireless Data, Communications, Cabling, Troubleshooting, Motors, Programmable Logic Controllers, and Software. Candidate must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: Lifetime

National Center for Aerospace & Transportation Technologies (NCATT), Aircraft Electronics Technician (AET) is NCATT's primary certification and is required for NCATT endorsements in the career field. AET certification recognizes the knowledge base of the advanced aerospace technician and promotes integrity, safety, and professionalism in the aerospace workforce. AET knowledge and skills include basic electronics facts, terminology, and principles, common maintenance practices, fundamentals of equipment maintenance, and aircraft fundamentals. There are no AET eligibility requirements. The AET written exam is open to all individuals regardless of career field, training, education or experience.

Click here to go to Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Consumer Electronics COOL Snapshot page.

Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman-Level - Consumer Electronics. This is an entry-level certification exam. Technicians working in this field will have knowledge in the following areas; antennas and transmission lines, digital and linear circuits in consumer electronics, servicing problems on televisions and VCRs, use of test equipment, and troubleshooting consumer products. Applicants must pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Medium/Heavy Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Medium/Heavy Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) certification is for individuals who possess knowledge and skills in the diagnosis and repair of the general electrical/electronic system, battery and starting system, charging system, lighting system, and related vehicle systems. To earn the Medium/Heavy Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (T6) certification, candidates must have at least two years of relevant hands-on work experience and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to School Bus Technician - Electrical/Electronic Systems (S6) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), School Bus Technician - Electrical/Electronic Systems (S6) certification is for technicians who possess knowledge and skills in general electrical/electronic system diagnosis, battery diagnosis and service, and diagnosis and repair of the starting system, charging system, lighting systems, and gauges and instrument warning devices. To earn the School Bus Technician - Electrical/Electronic Systems (S6) certification, candidates must have at least two years of hands-on work experience in school bus repair and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Automobile/Light Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 5 years

The National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE), Automobile/Light Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) certification is for Automobile and Light Truck (up to Class 3) Technicians who can demonstrate knowledge of the skills necessary to diagnose, service, and repair cars, SUVs, and light duty trucks. To earn the Automobile/Light Truck - Electrical/Electronic Systems (A6) certification, candidates must have at least two years of hands-on work experience in automotive repair and pass a written exam.

Click here to go to Residential Electronics Systems Integrator (RESI) COOL Snapshot page.

The Residential Electronics Systems Integrator (RESI) is a professional certification for those who design and oversee the installation and integration of electronics systems in residences and light commercial buildings. The objective of the Integrator is to produce a residential or light commercial electronics systems package that will allow all data, control, and communication signals to be integrated at the premise controller and converged into one secure cohesive communication stream, to either be used within the premise or to be passed back and forth through the gateway. The Integrator should be proficient in the many protocols used over diverse media to communicate with and control residential and light commercial electronics systems.

Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Basic Electricity and Electronics - Alternating Current (BEE-AC) certification is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The exam tests applicant's hands-on troubleshooting skills utilizing a multi-meter, function generator, and oscilloscope along with an electronic trainer and test cards. The certification validates applicant's knowledge of various AC theories, equipment, math, cabling, and other related subjects. Applicants have different options to meet the eligibility requirements, active duty or veteran military personnel whose rating or assignment is/was in the related field meet the eligibility requirement for BEE-AC certification.

Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Basic Electricity and Electronics - Direct Current (BEE-DC) certification is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The exam tests applicant's hands-on troubleshooting skills and validates applicant's knowledge of basic electrical theory, magnetism, electrical safety, electronic equipment and components laws, circuits and other related subjects. Applicants have different options to meet the eligibility requirements, active duty or veteran military personnel whose rating or assignment is/was in the related field meet the eligibility requirement for BEE-DC certification.

Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Basic Electricity and Electronics - Analog (BEE-A) certification is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The exam tests applicant's hands-on troubleshooting skills and validates applicant's knowledge of various analog components, electronics, power, and other related subjects. Applicants have different options to meet the eligibility requirements, active duty or veteran military personnel whose rating or assignment is/was in the related field meet the eligibility requirement for BEE-A certification.

Click here to go to Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 3 years

The Basic Electricity and Electronics - Digital (BEE-D) certification is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. The exam tests applicant's hands-on troubleshooting skills and validates applicant's knowledge of various digital electricity and electronics theories, safety precautions, conversions, diagrams, and other related subjects. Applicants have different options to meet the eligibility requirements, active duty or veteran military personnel whose rating or assignment is/was in the related field meet the eligibility requirement for BEE-D certification.

Click here to go to Student Electronics Technician (SET) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Security-Surveillance (RESI-SS) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Closed Circuit TV (RESI-CCTV) COOL Snapshot page.

Credential description coming soon.

Click here to go to Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Residential Electronics Systems Integrator Audio-Video (RESI-AV) is an intermediate-level certification for technicians who install electronics cables in residences and interconnect electronics communications, computer, control or entertainment equipment. Though ETA-I does not require any specific education, training, or experience for the RESI-AV certification, candidates are strongly encouraged to have the requisite knowledge and experience necessary to challenge the exam.

Click here to go to Electric Vehicle Technician (EVT) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Technicians Association, International (ETA-I), Electric Vehicle Technician (EVT) is an intermediate-level credential for professionals who work on vehicles powered solely by electricity and perform routine maintenance. Electric Vehicle Technicians must have extensive knowledge of how lithium-ion batteries and automotive systems interact and how to replace hydraulically assisted systems with electric–powered systems, such as power-steering pumps or air-conditioning compressors, to improve fuel economy. Though ETA-I does not require any specific training, education or experience to earn the EVT certification, candidates are strongly encouraged to have the requisite knowledge and experience necessary to challenge the exam.

Click here to go to Electronics Associate DC (EM1) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Associate DC (EM1) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of various electrical and electronics concepts, electronic measurement equipment, electronic components, circuitry, and other related subjects specific to direct current (DC) electronics. The EM1 credential is one in a group of five credential modules; once a technician attains all five credentials, ETA will issue the Associate CET certification.

Click here to go to Electronics Associate AC (EM2) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Associate AC (EM2) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of AC, safety, cabling, and other procedures. The EM2 credential is one in a group of five credential modules; once a technician attains all five credentials, ETA will issue the Associate CET certification.

Click here to go to Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Associate Analog (EM3) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of diodes, transistors, thyristors, integrated circuits, optoelectronic devices, power supplies, basic test equipment and measurements, mathematics and formulas, amplifiers, and other related subjects. The EM3 credential is one in a group of five credential modules; once a technician attains all five credentials, ETA will issue the Associate CET certification.

Click here to go to Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Associate Digital (EM4) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of various digital electricity and electronics concepts, numbering systems and conversions, and other related subjects. The EM4 credential is one in a group of five credential modules; once a technician attains all five credentials, ETA will issue the Associate CET certification.

Click here to go to Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) COOL Snapshot page.

Renewal Period: 4 years

The Electronics Associate Comprehensive (EM5) is an entry-level credential designed for technicians in the electricity and electronics field. Candidates must pass a written examination testing their knowledge of soldering, desoldering, tools, electrical conductors, AC power distribution, circuit protection, circuit controls, generators, motors, interfacing of electronics products, and technician work procedures. The EM5 credential is one in a group of five credential modules; once a technician attains all five credentials, ETA will issue the Associate CET certification.

In Demand

This certification is considered in demand

GI Bill®

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ANSI

This credential has been accredited by ANSI. Click for external link to the ANSI web site.

ICAC

This credential has been accredited by ICAC. Click for external link to the ICAC web site.

NCCA

This credentialing program has been accredited by NCCA. Click for external link to the NCCA web site.

ABSNC

This credential has been accredited by ABSNC. Click for external link to the ABSNC web site.

IAS

This credential has been accredited by IAS. Click for external link to the IAS web site.

Some

Credential is related to some tasks associated with the duties of the rating (at least one critical task but less than 80%)

Most

Credential is directly related to most of the major duties associated with the rating (at least 80%)

Other

Credential is related to this military occupation, but is more advanced or specialized and therefore will likely require additional education, training, or experience

Most – Tasks in these careers match most duties of the military job or specialty (approximately 80% or greater)
Some – Tasks in these careers match some duties of the military job or specialty (greater than 20% but less than 80%)
Bright Outlook – new job opportunities are very likely in the future for this job
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