Computer Service and Repair Technician Careers

WORK ENVIRONMENT:-

A computer service and repair technician set ups, refurbish and preserve the computer equipment and systems.

You may work as a member of Information Technology Team in the huge association on marketable agreement or as a field technician for computer producer. On the other hand you can start your own computer repair and upgrade business.

Your routine duties and responsibilities will include:

• setting up new IT system
• performing regular administration
• making estimation for fresh installations

• traveling to users premises for fixing faulty equipment or installing computer
• making improvement in accessible hardware and software
• ensuring that testing systems are working properly
• repairing scanners, printers and other office equipment

In the huge organization computer service technician may be in charge of teaching staff to make use of the equipment accurately and carefully.

QUALIFICATION, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:-

It is possible to begin your work without official qualification if you are having excellent understanding of computer software and systems. Though, you can develop your probability of getting job by taking a computer maintenance course at college. For instance:

• Advanced Diploma/Diploma as IT Practitioners(7266) Level 3
• A+ Certification in CompTIA
• EAL Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Personal Computer Maintenance
• OCR (iPRO) Certificate for IT Practitioners (Level 2 and 3)
• Level 3 BTEC National Award, Diploma and Certificate for IT Practitioner

Computer technician may enter into this profession through apprenticeship scheme as a part of technical support team in a huge organization or with an IT company. The choice of apprenticeship will depend on the proficiency desired by the employer from worker and restricted job market.

For more details about qualification and career in IT check out e-skills UK website.

TRAINING DETAILS:-

In the dynamic field of IT, it is important that you keep on building your skills and knowledge to remain up-to-date with the changing technology. You can carry this out by taking further qualification which includes:

• National Vocational Qualifications for IT Practitioners (Level 1, 2, 3 and 4)
• British Computer Society (BCS) qualified requirement
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer
• Higher Professional Diploma for IT Practitioners

You will get more information about this profession on the Skills Framework for the Information Age i.e. SFIA website. This site helps you to plan your future career development.

SKILLS and KNOWLEDGE:-

• Deep knowledge of hardware, software and operating system
• Exceptional problem solving, communication and customer service skills
• Ability to complete the work in determined deadlines
• eagerness to remain up-to-date with IT developments
• understand the electrical safety issues
• a enduring and systematic approach

SALARY AND OTHER BENEFITS:-

• Preliminary salaries are between £ 15,000 and £ 19,000 each year.
• Qualified staff earn between £ 20,000 and £ 25,000.
• Superior staff with organization responsibility can earn up to £ 30,000 each year.

WORKING CONDITIONS:-

Computer service and repair technician will be required to work normally for 36 to 40 hours in a week. Shift work might be needed if the employer presents out-of-hours technological cover.

You may have to travel to the clients as a field technician. You will have to devote your time with staff at their workplace in an IT support section.

DIFFERENT OPPORTUNITIES:-

Classic employers comprise of NHS, civil service, schools and colleges, IT manufacturers and contract centers. You may also locate jobs with Information Technology support contractors.

With knowledge and experience you can become a senior technician in the department. Alternatively you can start your own corporation sustaining small to average sized businesses.

You can also make use of your IT skills to get into network engineering, helpdesk support, database administration, IT security and technological sales.

Along with this career guidance, you can also refer this example of field contact technician resume.

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