£21,320
Average salary at age 20
£38,480
Average Salary
42
Average hours per week
Description
IT engineers install, maintain and repair the physical components of computer systems and equipment.Main Tasks
- Installs, tests and maintains computer-related hardware (processors, memory chips, circuit boards, displays, sensors, data storage devices, printers, etc.) according to given specifications;
- Diagnoses hardware related faults;
- Repairs or replaces defective components;
- Advises on and installs operating soft/firm ware and may carry out upgrades;
- Maintains documentation to track and log work in progress and completed.
Qualifications
Entry is possible with a variety of academic qualifications and/or relevant experience. Entrants typically possess GCSEs/S grades and A levels/H grades, BTEC/SQA awards, an Advanced GNVQ/ GSVQ Level III or a degree. Training is usually provided on-the-job supplemented by specialised courses. Postgraduate and professional qualifications, and NVQs/SVQs at Levels 2 and 3 are available.UK Prospects
54500
Workforce Size
4.09%
Predicted decline 2024 - 2027
2765
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027
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