Smart home technician

Level

Advanced · like A-levels

Length

1.5 yr

typical

Sector

Construction and the built environment

Pay

Paid

you earn while training

In a nutshell

Installing, configuring, calibrating, and troubleshooting electrical connected digital home technologies.

Install smart lighting, heating, and security devices in homes

Configure apps and control systems for clients

Connect smart devices to home networks and hubs

Test all installed systems to confirm they work correctly

Explain system functions clearly to homeowners

Diagnose and fix faults reported by customers

Follow electrical safety regulations during all installations

Smart home protocols including Z-Wave, Zigbee, and Wi-Fi

Installation of smart lighting, thermostats, and security cameras

Network configuration and home broadband infrastructure

Integration of multiple smart systems using control hubs

Electrical safety regulations relevant to domestic installations

Programming and commissioning home automation systems

Diagnosing faults and providing technical support to clients

Ready to look for a place?

See live Smart home technician apprenticeship vacancies on the official government service.

A Careermash concept · apprenticeship standard from our careers engine · vacancies via gov.uk.