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PSOC 3512

Information And Communications Technology User Support Technicians

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Information and communications technology user support technicians provide technical assistance to users, either directly or by telephone, e-mail or other electronic means, including diagnosing and resolving issues and problems with software, hardware, computer peripheral equipment, networks, databases and the Internet, and providing guidance and support in the deployment, installation and maintenance of systems.

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6 official task groups in this profile

  1. Human-led

    answering user inquiries regarding software or hardware operation to resolve problems

    The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "answer user inquiries regarding computer software or hardware operation to resolve problems." in current O*NET use data.
  2. Automation pressure

    entering commands and observing system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors

    The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "enter commands and observe system functioning to verify correct operations and detect errors." in current O*NET use data.
  3. Automation pressure

    installing and performing minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications

    The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications." in current O*NET use data.
  4. Automation pressure

    overseeing the daily performance of communications and computer systems

    The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "oversee the daily performance of computer systems." in current O*NET use data.
  5. Automation pressure

    setting up equipment for employee use, performing or ensuring proper installation of cables, operating systems, or appropriate software

    The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "install and perform minor repairs to hardware, software, or peripheral equipment, following design or installation specifications." in current O*NET use data.
  6. Automation pressure

    maintaining records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities

    The reviewed occupation crosswalk matched this PSOC task to "maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities." in current O*NET use data.

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Skills linked to this work

  • IT user support
  • Customer service
  • Computer networking

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