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computer hardware repair technician

Computer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components.

Description

Computer hardware repair technicians install, examine, test and repair computer hardware and peripheral components. They test computers' functionality, identify the problems and replace damaged components and parts.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

hardware components suppliers electronics ICT hardware specifications

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

perform test run maintain equipment test computer hardware apply company policies perform maintenance on installed equipment implement a virtual private network create solutions to problems maintain customer service use repair manuals replace defect components assemble hardware components use ICT hardware maintain records of maintenance interventions provide customer follow-up services repair equipment on site demonstrate use of hardware provide customer information related to repairs

Data Source: Unified Global Standards (ISCED, ISCO, O*NET, ESCO)