Careers Guide

Information Technology - Support Technician

What people in this role do:

  • Identify the hardware and software needed to find solutions to computer problems
  • Assist in the modification of existing programs to meet clients’ requirements
  • Provide support services to customers
  • Install and download appropriate software
  • Connect users to networks and provide training to all users’
  • Network with vendors and programmers
  • Providing information for customers’ computer purchasing decisions
  • Provide initial training and self help instructions for computer users
  • Undertake housekeeping and report writing for areas of responsibility.

Your chances of success will be better if you have:

  • Strong customer service skills
  • Analytical skills and persistence
  • Good oral and communication skills
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Patience and tolerance
  • Good problem solving skills
  • School Certificate – Maths

The Future

  • Employment for minimum of one year
  • Employment areas include: IT-specific industries or in any industries requiring IT expertise

Specialisation

  • Technical Support, Client Support, Help Desk, Software Support, Telesales, Network Administration
  • For more options see www.myfuture.edu.au

 

Who to contact for more information and advice?

Aboriginal Employment Strategy

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 8571 0999
F (02) 8571 0988
jamie.hardy@aes.org.au
www.aes.org.au
1-9 Glebe Point Road Glebe NSW 2037 All NSW

ApprenticePower

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 9722 5419
F (02) 9831 3849
info@apprenticepower.com.au
www.apprenticepower.com.au
Unit 14, 18 Third Avenue Blacktown NSW 2148 Sydney

Australian Training Company

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T 02 9704 1500
jrosman@austrg.com.au
www.austrg.com.au
30-32 Pomeroy St Homebush NSW 2140 All NSW

Electro Group Training

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 9736 1076
F (02) 9736 1950
electrogroup@electrogroup.com.au
www.electrogroup.net.au
23-27 Marquet Street Rhodes NSW 2138 Sydney

Hunter Valley Training Company

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 4932 4222
F (02) 4932 4544
admin@hvtc.com.au
www.hvtc.com.au
East Greta Junction Maitland NSW 2320 All NSW

MG My Gateway

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 4627 1388
F (02) 4627 1040
jobs@mygateway.org.au
www.mygateway.org.au
Suite 206, 4 Hyde Parade Campbelltown NSW 2560 Sydney

Novaskill

Phone / Fax / Email / Website Address Regions Serviced
T (02) 4351 5200
F (02) 4351 5900
admingsf@novaskill.com.au
www.novaskill.com.au
Suite 15 1 Reliance Dr PO Box 3408 Tuggerah NSW 2259 NSW