Electronics Service Technicians

Certification or Licensing

Several certification designations are offered by the International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians and the Electronics Technicians Association International. Contact these organizations for more information. Applicants must meet experience requirements and pass an examination. Although certification is not required, many employers prefer to hire certified technicians. Workers who are certified typically earn higher salaries than workers who are not certified.

Some states require some electronics sales and service technicians to be licensed. Such licenses are obtained by passing tests in electronics and demonstrating proficiency with testing equipment. Prospective technicians should check with a training institution in their state to determine whether licensing is required.