About this role
Hardware Technicians support and maintain computer systems and peripherals by installing, configuring, testing, troubleshooting, and repairing hardware.
What you might do day-to-day in this job
Typical tasks for a Hardware Technician include:
- determines software and hardware requirements to provide solutions to problems
- responds to queries on software and hardware problems
- installs and downloads appropriate software
- adapting existing programs to meet users' requirements
- ensuring efficient use of applications and equipment
- implementing computer networks, designing and maintaining websites
- repairing and replacing peripheral equipment such as terminals, printer and modems
- may work in a call centre.
Courses that can lead to a career as a Hardware Technician
Showing:
1–3 of
7 courses
-
Build digital and technical skills in IT support or web development to get job-ready for technology roles.
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
-
Diploma of Information Technology
ICT50220
Develop advanced IT skills in networking, cybersecurity and data management for the digital workforce.
- 1–2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available
-
- Traineeship
- On-the-job training
- 2 years
- Cost varies
- Financial help available
- No entry requirements
- Partially online
- Part-time may be available