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Handset Repair Engineer (Level II)

Aliases: Repair Engineer, Handset Repair Technician

Industry/Sector(s): Telecom

JOB DESCRIPTION ¹

The tasks a Handset Repair Engineer (Level II) is expected to perform include:

Performing handset repair including hardware and software components
Testing the handset for adequacy post repair

WORK ENVIRONMENT

It is a desk job
Work from home option is not available
Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities
Local travelling is not a part of this job role
Need not handle a team

Working hours

Working hours are 9/10 hours everyday for 5/6 days a week. This may vary from company to company
Shift system maybe available
Self-employment is also an option. In that case, working days and hours are flexbile

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?

Maybe

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND TRAINING ¹

Minimum – Preferably 10+2 / ITI / Diploma / Certification in repairing services
Trainings on Digital electronics, handset (general), Operating system
Certified training for Handset Repair Engineer (Level II) (programme aligned to TEL/Q2201 released by Telecom Sector Skill Council)

KEY COMPETENCIES ¹

Knowledge of functionality, features and basic working of handsets
Well versed with basic computer skills to be able to run diagnostic tools
Knowledge of handset specific operating system, their versions and user interface
Well-versed in the functionality of hardware components, software applications, screen, and touchpad
Proficient in functionality of various software jigs
Knowledge of mobile technologies like GSM & CDMA
Adept in default setting of handsets and networks
Proficiency in understanding range of software related problems in handsets and their possible solutions
Knowledge of basic details and features of Windows and Android OS
Adept with formatting and installing the OS

DESIRABLE COMPETENCIES ¹

Not applicable

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING AND LEARNING INSTITUTES

Aspire Knowledge & Skills, 1289, J. M. Road, Near Balgandharva, Shivajinagar, Pune - 411 005 http://www.aspireks.com
GRAS Academy – Varanasi, Anupam Building, 4th Floor. Maldahiya, Varanasi - 221002 http://www.grasacademy.in
GRAS Academy – Angul, SRI Vihar, 5th Lane, Soubhagya Nagar, Behind Ranger’s training college, Angul-759122 http://www.grasacademy.in
GRAS Academy – Cuttack, Plot No- 1370, Sector-11, Near City Bus Stand, CDA, Cuttack-753014 http://www.grasacademy.in
Channelplay 721, Udyog Vihar, Phase V, Gurgaon - 122016 http://www.channelplay.in
Corvus 3^rd Floor, Galaxy House, 12/483, Macrobertganj, Kanpur – 208001 U.P., India http://www.corvustech.in
Udaan Skills Foundation, 124 B L Saha Road Near Rabindra Sarobar Metro, Kolkata 700053 http://www.nshmskills.com /
NSHM Udaan Skills Foundation, VLRDI, Ample Soft, Lord Krishna Shopping Complex, Near Railway Station, Chengannur, Alleppey District Kerala http://www.nshmskills.com

AVAILABLE SKILL TRAINING SCHEMES/SCHOLARSHIPS

http://dget.nic.in/content/innerpage/advanced-vocational-training-scheme-avts.php

SAMPLE OF TRAINING AND LEARNING COURSES

http://www.alfainstitute.net/onlinerepairtraining.html

CAREER PROGRESSION PATH ²

Senior Test Engineer

↑

Network Engineer → Movement to other occupation*

↑

Senior Technician

↑

Handset Repair Engineer (Level II)

↑

Trainee

* Other industry verticals like Electronics, Network Administration/IT information Systems are turning into key verticals for the Telecom Services sub-sector.

(Click here to view the Career Map in Handset Repair Engineer (Level II) or click on http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/infrastructure-report.pdf for the Career Map)

Transfer option

India: Yes
Abroad: Yes

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EXPECTED EARNINGS ³

For freshers - ₹ 5,000 to ₹ 7,500 per month
For candidates with 1/2 years’ experience - ₹ 10,000 to ₹ 12,000 per month
For candidates with over 2 years’ experience - ₹ 15,000 to ₹ 20,000 per month

(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE ¹

Fresher (For Entrepreneur career)Minimum 2 years in handset repair (For Industry career)

PROBABLE EMPLOYERS

Telecom service providers across India
Handset repair centres across India
Mobile shops across India
Telecom service galleries across India

KEYWORDS

Repair Engineer, Handset Repair Technician, Mobile Repairer, Mobile Repair Engineer

OCCUPATIONAL CODES AND STANDARDS

Standard	Code	Description
NCO 2015	7422.0203	Handset Repair Engineer (Level II)
ISCO 2008	7422	Information and Communications Technology Installers and Servicers
NIC 2008	95120	Repair of communication equipment
QP Reference	TEL/Q2201	Handset Repair Engineer (Level II)
NSQF	4	NA

REFERENCES

0	http://www.livemint.com/Consumer/jssXBoP3nMkZOOGbXOCdeL/India-fastest-growing-smartphone-mkt-in-Asia-Pacific-IDC.html http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Telecommunications_statistics_in_India http://olx.in/jobs/?t=mobile+repairings+jobs http://www.indeed.co.in/Mobile-Repair-Engineer-jobs
1	1 Qualifications Pack – Handset Repair Engineer (Level II)
2	http://www.nsdcindia.org/sites/default/files/files/infrastructure-report.pdf
3	http://www.indiastudychannel.com/experts/29250-What-initial-pay-salary-fresher-telecom-engineering.aspx
4	http://www.livemint.com/Industry/RVLeHOKdCvHWibyOe3Na9H/India-sees-fastest-growth-in-new-mobilephone-connections.html
5	http://jobsearch.naukri.com/mobile-repairing-jobs
6	http://www.ibef.org/industry/telecommunications.aspx

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