Proper maintenance, computer application downloading, and repair computers are the primary job of Computer Technicians. They can work as a freelancer or work in a computer and repair shops.
Basic Tasks:
Repair computers with damage or dysfunctions.
Install or download computer applications
Assemble computer parts.
Do network maintenance and troubleshooting
Check the capacity of the computer
Ensure the functions of the computer
Check and repair computer connections
Communicate with clients about the computer condition
Advise proper care of computer and the best computer programs and brand.
Education and Training Requirements:
Must be a graduate of Information Technology or any related Computer course.
Graduate of any 2 year vocational course in Electronics are also welcome.
Must have at least 2-3 years working experience.
Salary Information:
Local Employment:
Computer Technician receives a minimum salary of P380.00 a day.
Overseas Employment:
Saudi Arabia- SAR3, 500 or PhP43, 889 a month
Australia- AUD37, 808 or PhP1, 164,799 per annum
Canada- CAD39, 397 or PhP1, 490,659 per annum
Skills and competency Requirements:
Must have wide knowledge and ability in repairing computers
Must have knowledge in different software applications
Knowledge in troubleshooting
Knowledge in detecting computer viruses
Ability to repair multiple computers
Know how to assemble computer parts and can do networking.
Knowledge in repairing different brand and type of computers.
Must have good communication skills.
Employment Opportunities:
Information Technology remains in trend nowadays because most industries are now using computers and computer applications. Computer Technicians are widely needed both local and abroad. Most local Computer Technician works as freelancer. Computer Technicians are also widely needed abroad, in countries like Saudi Arabia, Canada and Australia, they give a high salary for experienced Computer Technician
Work Environment:
Computer Technicians often work in repair shops or visit clients. Like other technicians, they often work as on call repairer.
Work Hours:
Company or Shop Computer Technician often work for 8 to 10 hours a day while freelancer works depending on the case of the computer.
Career Advancement:
Entry level Computer Technician can be promoted as Senior Technician or Supervisor after a year, if good working performance is maintained. They can also consider putting up their own computer shop after retirement
