Maintain computer hardware

Description

Diagnose and detect malfunctions in computer hardware components and systems and remove, replace, or repair these components when necessary. Execute preventative equipment maintenance tasks, such as storing hardware components in clean, dust free, and non-humid spaces.

Alternative labels

computer hardware repairing
maintaining computer hardware
computer hardware maintaining
repairing computer hardware
repair computer hardware

Skill type

skill/competence

Skill reusability level

cross-sector

Relationships with occupations

Essential skill

Maintain computer hardware is an essential skill of the following occupations:

ICT teacher secondary school: ICT teachers at secondary schools provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually subject teachers, specialised and instructing in their own field of study, ICT. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students’ progress, assist individually when necessary, and evaluate the students’ knowledge and performance on the subject of ICT through assignments, tests and examinations.

Optional skill

Maintain computer hardware is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.

Computer hardware engineering technician: Computer hardware engineering technicians collaborate with computer hardware engineers in the development of computer hardware, such as motherboards, routers, and microprocessors. Computer hardware engineering technicians are responsible for building, testing, monitoring, and maintaining the developed computer technology.
Secondary school teacher: Secondary school teachers provide education to students, commonly children and young adults, in a secondary school setting. They are usually specialist subject teachers, who instruct in their own field of study. They prepare lesson plans and materials, monitor the students’ progress, assist individually when necessary and evaluate their knowledge and performance through assignments, tests and examinations.

 


 

References

  1. Maintain computer hardware – ESCO

 

Last updated on September 20, 2022