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DTH Set-top-box Installer and Service Technician

Aliases: Set-top Box Installer, Set-top Box Service Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Electronics and HW

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a DTH Set-top Box Installer and Service Technician is expected to perform include:

Installing the set-top box at customers’ premises

Addressing customer complaints

Providing after-sales service for Direct-to-Home (DTH) system

Coordinating with technical team for activating new connections

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is not a desk job

Work from home is not available

Part-time jobs may be available

Local traveling is part of this job role

Need not handle a team

Working hours

Working hours are 9/10 hours every day for 6 days a week. This may vary from company to company

Overtime is common

Shift system maybe applicable

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Preferably 8^th standard pass

Certified training for DTH Set-top Box Installer and Service Technician (programme aligned to ELE/Q8101 released by Electronics Sector Skills Development Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of basics of geo-stationery satellite and other communication satellites

Knowledge of azimuth, elevation and polarization

Well-versed with spectrum utilization

Knowledge of basics of input/output functions and block diagram of the set-top box

Knowledge of structure of cable, parameters and the implications on signal

Knowledge of basic functioning of tuners

Knowledge of digital signal processing chain including CAS and SMS

Well-versed with frequently occurring faults, causes and solutions

Knowledge of Quality of Service (QoS) and End of Line (EOL) parameters and optimum range as specified by IS13420

Adept with safety precautions to be followed by customers while using set-top box

Ability to operate computers and software installed

Knowledge of reading and understanding electrical and electronic symbols, multiples and SI units

Knowledge of using hand tools such as lead tester, spanner, cutter, etc. and operating machines/metres such as drilling machine, angle metre, satellite metre, etc.

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

ITIs across India

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://nscsindia.org/AboutUs.aspx

http://www.nicitindia.org/s_t_c_dth.htm

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.sdct.goa.gov.in/Prospectus1314.pdf

http://www.sankara.ac.in/polytechnic/Future.aspx?id1=6

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH

Helper → DTH Set-top Box Installer and Service Technician → Supervisor

Transfer option

India: Yes

Abroad: No

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EXPECTED EARNINGS

For freshers – ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 8,000 per month

For candidates with experience - ₹ 9,000 to ₹ 15,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

2 years as helper for 8^th /9^th standard pass

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

DTH service providers across India

KEYWORDS

STB Installer, STB Repair Technician, Set-top Box Service

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7422.1202	DTH Set-top-box Installer and Service Technician
ISCO 2008	7421	Electronic Mechanics and Servicers
NIC 2008	95120	Repair of communication equipment
QP Reference	ELE/Q8101	DTH Set-top Box Installer and Service Technician
NSQF	4	NA

REFERENCES

0	http://archive.indianexpress.com/news/why-the-settop-box-will-now-be-mandatory/862334
1	1 Qualification Pack – DTH Set-top Box Installer and Service Technician
2	2 "Human Resource and Skill Requirements in the Electronics & IT Hardware Sector (2022) - A Report" released by NSDC
3	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/Electronics-IT-hardware.pdf

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