How to Take a Class in Basic TV Repair
Want to save money by repairing your TV yourself? Perhaps you want to know if a career in television repair is for you. If you're interested in electronics and have a little extra time, you could look into TV repair classes. Follow these steps to take a class in basic TV repair.
- Difficulty:
- Moderately Easy
Instructions
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Search online for "TV repair courses." A listing of online universities and schools that offer TV repair courses will appear. Click on each one to examine them. Some of the available online TV repair schools are offered through Penn Foster, Cleveland Institute's Bookstore and Thomson Education Direct.
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Look at each school's information online. Request an information packet from each school that you like. Compare tuition rates, class flexibility, the amount of professor contact, the program outline and the testing procedures.
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Choose the program that suits you best. Read about how to enroll. Each school will have different payment options, log-in procedures and start dates.
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Enroll by following the procedures. Enrollment will cost anywhere from $300 to $1,000, depending on the school.
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Take the lessons in sequence. Depending on the school, you can take your tests online, by mail or both. Talk to your admissions counselor about how lessons can be completed.
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Pass each test in the program to earn your diploma. Once you've received your diploma, you've completed the program.
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Tips & Warnings
Most online courses will have an enrollment advisor you can call to ask questions. Look for their phone number on the school's homepage.
Schedule time for class. Since online schools allow for flexible scheduling, it can be easy to procrastinate. Don't let yourself fall behind.
If you want to be a professional TV repair person, make sure the school or university is accredited. Ask the admissions counselor for proof of accreditation or click on an online school's "accreditation" link.
Before enrolling, make sure your computer and Internet connection are up to date. A slow connection may prevent you from getting all the required information.
