IT technicians help to find and correct software and hardware problems for computer users.
As a technician, you could work on site or remotely by phone, email or by using web-based applications. Your duties would typically include:
- talking to the client to find out the exact nature of a fault
- working out the reasons for the fault and explaining these to the user
- fixing equipment, including printers and scanners (known as 'peripherals')
- setting up new equipment and upgrading existing systems
- testing and servicing equipment
- recording problems and their solutions for future reference
- training clients on new systems or software applications.
You may work as part of a team within a company, or support outside business clients.