computer hardware repair technician
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.
Also called: computer hardware repairman, computer expert, computer service and repair technician, computer repairman, computer hardware repairer, computer repairer, computer technical support agent, computer technician
- 20
- essential skills
- 24
- optional skills
- 8
- related roles
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- ISCO-08 group
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Essential skills
20- apply company policies
- assemble hardware components
- create solutions to problems
- demonstrate use of hardware
- electronics
- hardware components suppliers
- ICT hardware specifications
- implement a virtual private network
- maintain customer service
- maintain equipment
- maintain records of maintenance interventions
- perform maintenance on installed equipment
- perform test run
- provide customer follow-up services
- provide customer information related to repairs
- repair equipment on site
- replace defect components
- test computer hardware
- use ICT hardware
- use repair manuals
Optional skills
24- administer appointments
- apply technical communication skills
- communicate by telephone
- develop professional network
- drive vehicles
- ensure compliance with warranty contracts
- implement a firewall
- implement anti-virus software
- install software
- issue sales invoices
- maintain professional administration
- maintain relationship with suppliers
- make independent operating decisions
- manage a small-to-medium business
- manage schedule of tasks
- negotiate supplier arrangements
- observe confidentiality
- order supplies
- perform services in a flexible manner
- remove computer virus or malware from a computer
- report to the team leader
- train employees
- use e-services
- work in shifts
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