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Pius
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Which occupation would fit me for Computer Tech career path?
#computer #technology
I love building Computers with an absolute passion! I can't really handle stress but hopefully some will be manageable. I'm mostly liking hands on work. #computer-software
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Wayne Archibald
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Wayne’s Answer
Hi Pius,
With the passion and skills that you have you can consider pursuing a career as a PC Build Technician. As a PC build technician, you install and repair the physical components of computers. Your duties require you to be familiar and work with both laptop and desktop computers. You may assemble computers according to a predetermined design or create custom models and configure hardware according to your employer’s needs. You use hand tools and, rarely, soldering equipment, and you ensure each component is fully powered and compatible with every other component. Some PC build technicians diagnose problems and make repairs. Your responsibilities include testing each built machine to ensure it functions appropriately.
The qualifications you need to become a PC build technician include mechanical skills, knowledge of computer hardware infrastructure, and the ability to work with components that can often be very small. These positions frequently require an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering. Depending on your job, you may need to communicate directly with clients to diagnose problems or assess their needs for new builds, requiring you to have strong customer service skills. You can also obtain professional certification, such as CompTIA's A+ certification or Microsoft's Certified Professional (MCP) accreditation.
The national average salary is about $46,000 and can range from about $23000 to $73000.
Source: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Pc-Build-Technician/What-Is-How-to-Become
Good luck!
With the passion and skills that you have you can consider pursuing a career as a PC Build Technician. As a PC build technician, you install and repair the physical components of computers. Your duties require you to be familiar and work with both laptop and desktop computers. You may assemble computers according to a predetermined design or create custom models and configure hardware according to your employer’s needs. You use hand tools and, rarely, soldering equipment, and you ensure each component is fully powered and compatible with every other component. Some PC build technicians diagnose problems and make repairs. Your responsibilities include testing each built machine to ensure it functions appropriately.
The qualifications you need to become a PC build technician include mechanical skills, knowledge of computer hardware infrastructure, and the ability to work with components that can often be very small. These positions frequently require an associate or bachelor’s degree in computer science or computer engineering. Depending on your job, you may need to communicate directly with clients to diagnose problems or assess their needs for new builds, requiring you to have strong customer service skills. You can also obtain professional certification, such as CompTIA's A+ certification or Microsoft's Certified Professional (MCP) accreditation.
The national average salary is about $46,000 and can range from about $23000 to $73000.
Source: https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Career/Pc-Build-Technician/What-Is-How-to-Become
Good luck!
This got me very interested and thank you a bunch for your time to answer my question!
Pius
Mickael Rosenberg
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Bellevue, Washington
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Mickael’s Answer
Hi Pius,
There are two types of "computers":
- laptops and desktops that are sold to general audience.
- industrial computers like main frames, unit that fit in racks and so on. This part is less known but very wild. Think that all these industrial solutions need computer to store data, the servers to manage communications, the routers, the switches ... The list is long.
I am working on storage products for Dell Technologies and we do need hardware assembly, fixing, update, debug ...
I will encourage you to search for companies that are looking for computer hardware technicians or engineers, depending on what degree you are willing to go after. And hardware engineers do use their hands to help. If you are unsure, maybe check internship programs in these companies so that you can experience what this is really about.
Also, maybe you can try to shadow a local computer hardware repair shop associate?
In terms of skills, electronic (digital/analog), electricity, computer hardware, compute architecture, computer components are relevant courses for me.
There are two types of "computers":
- laptops and desktops that are sold to general audience.
- industrial computers like main frames, unit that fit in racks and so on. This part is less known but very wild. Think that all these industrial solutions need computer to store data, the servers to manage communications, the routers, the switches ... The list is long.
I am working on storage products for Dell Technologies and we do need hardware assembly, fixing, update, debug ...
I will encourage you to search for companies that are looking for computer hardware technicians or engineers, depending on what degree you are willing to go after. And hardware engineers do use their hands to help. If you are unsure, maybe check internship programs in these companies so that you can experience what this is really about.
Also, maybe you can try to shadow a local computer hardware repair shop associate?
In terms of skills, electronic (digital/analog), electricity, computer hardware, compute architecture, computer components are relevant courses for me.
Umesh Chandra
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I am glad you are interested in being a computer repair technician.
I would encourage you to look at local Community Colleges for a two year course in computer engineering.
As someone pointed out, the average salary for a computer repair technician, depending on the location, is only around $50,000 a year.
I would encourage you to look at getting an engineering degree in Computer Engineering. While it takes longer (4 to 5 years) , a degree will enable you to get a job designing computers, instead of just repairing them. The salary is also much higher and depending on region, will be more than $100,000 a year.
After a two year associates degree in computer engineering from a community college, you can try and apply to get into a 4 year college to get a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be able to get financial aide. Also after completing 2 years of community college, it will take you less time, 2 to 3 years to get an engineering degree.
I would encourage you to look at local Community Colleges for a two year course in computer engineering.
As someone pointed out, the average salary for a computer repair technician, depending on the location, is only around $50,000 a year.
I would encourage you to look at getting an engineering degree in Computer Engineering. While it takes longer (4 to 5 years) , a degree will enable you to get a job designing computers, instead of just repairing them. The salary is also much higher and depending on region, will be more than $100,000 a year.
After a two year associates degree in computer engineering from a community college, you can try and apply to get into a 4 year college to get a bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering. Depending on your financial circumstances, you may be able to get financial aide. Also after completing 2 years of community college, it will take you less time, 2 to 3 years to get an engineering degree.
Oh wow this is very helpful information! Boosts my confidence in the attempt of college and thank you very much for your time to answer my question.
Pius
Rebecca Tang
Banking
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I am glad to hear that you are interested in Computer Tech. There are different computer types, i.e. Desktop Computer and notebooks are the most popular kinds of computer to most people. However, we also have other computer types like middle range, mainframes, etc. On the other hand, there are also other types of computer infrastructure, e.g. Network, Storage, etc. These are more computer hardware related. You could explore more on each of these area sand determine what aspect you are interested.
Also, to be Tech Specialist, you may need to acquire the relevant knowledge. I suggest you could consider to take the Computer Engineering and Electronic Engineering in the college. These majors can help you to be an Computer Engineer.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Also, to be Tech Specialist, you may need to acquire the relevant knowledge. I suggest you could consider to take the Computer Engineering and Electronic Engineering in the college. These majors can help you to be an Computer Engineer.
Hope this helps! Good Luck!
Thanks a bunch with more helpful info on tech and your time to answer my question!
Pius