Description
Maintain and repair ICT related equipment such as laptops, desktops, tablets, mobile devices, communications equipment, printers and any piece of computer related peripheral. Detect faults, malfunctions and replace parts if necessary.
Alternative labels
IT equipment
ICT equipment
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Repair ICT devices is an essential skill of the following occupations:
ICT technician: ICT technicians install, maintain, repair and operate information systems and any ICT related equipment (laptops, desktops, servers, tablets, smart phones, communications equipment, printers and any piece of computer related peripheral networks), and any type of software (drivers, operating systems, applications).
Mobile devices technician: Mobile 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, including warranties and after-sale services.
Forestry machinery technician: Forestry machinery technicians maintain and transport forestry machinery. As part of the maintenance of forestry machinery, they make use of specialised software and data recording systems and instruments.
Optional skill
Repair ICT devices 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.
References
- Repair ICT devices – ESCO
