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Career Guidance Knowledge information and communication technologies (icts) K061 - information and communication technologies (icts) K0613 - software and applications development and analysis Hardware components
Description
The essential components that make up a hardware system, such as liquid-crystal displays (LCD), camera sensors, microprocessors, memories, modems, batteries and their interconnections.
Occupations requiring this skill
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Skill demand overview
- Essential in 4 occupations
- Optional in 12 occupations
- Total: 16 occupations
- Most common in: ISCO major group 2 (Professionals)
Essential for
- Computer hardware engineering technicianComputer hardware engineering technicians collaborate with computer hardware engineers to develop computer hardware, such as motherboards, routers, and microprocessors. Computer ha…
- Computer hardware engineerA Computer Hardware Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and testing computer hardware components, including processors, circuit boards, memory devices, networks, and…
- ICT system administratorICT system administrators are responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer and network systems, servers, workstations and peripheral devices. They …
- Computer hardware test technicianComputer hardware test technicians conduct testing of computer hardware such as circuit boards, computer chips, computer systems, and other electronic and electrical components. Th…
Optional for
- Integration engineerIntegration engineers develop and implement solutions which coordinate applications across the enterprise or its units and departments. They evaluate existing components or systems…
- Embedded system designerEmbedded system designers translate and design requirements and the high-level plan or architecture of an embedded control system according to technical software specifications. Ex…
- Software testerSoftware testers perform software tests. They may also plan and design them. They may also debug and repair software although this mainly corresponds to designers and developers. T…
- ICT presales engineerICT presales engineers actively drive and manage the ICT evaluation stage of the sales process, working in conjunction with the sales team. They provide technical guidance to pre-s…
- Chief technology officerChief technology officers contribute to a company's technical vision and lead all aspects of technology development, according to its strategic direction and growth objectives. The…
- Electrical engineerElectrical engineers specialize in designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining electrical equipment and systems across various industries. They work on a broad spec…
- System configuratorSystem configurators tailor a computer system to the organisation's and users' needs. They adjust the base system and software to the needs of the customer. They perform configurat…
- ICT consultantICT consultants provide advice on how to optimise the use of existing tools and systems, make recommendations for the development and implementation of a business project or techno…
- Mobile devices technicianMobile devices technicians carry out proper fault diagnosis to improve the quality of mobile devices and repair them. They provide information related to a number of services, incl…
- ICT buyerICT buyers create and place purchase orders for ICT products and services, handle receiving and invoice issues, assess current procurement practices and effectively apply strategic…
- ICT system integration consultantICT system integration consultants advise on bringing together different systems to interoperate within an organisation for enabling data sharing and reducing redundancy. Other tit…
- ICT operations managerICT operations managers coordinate ICT services and infrastructure ensuring that the organisation has the required infrastructural resources. They also plan and monitor stages of e…
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Last updated on February 18, 2026
