Keyword

PC Maintenance, PC Peripheral Technician, Computer Repair Technician, Computer Hardware Technician,Network Support Technician,

Minimum Preferably 12th standard pass

Certified training for Field Technician Computing and Peripherals (programme aligned to ELE/Q4601 released by Electronics Sector Skills Council of India)

1 year apprenticeship for 12th standard pass and ITI

The tasks a Field Technician Computing and Peripherals is expected to perform include:Attending to customer complaints

Installing newly purchased products

Troubleshooting system problems Configuring peripheral devices such as printers, scanners and network devices

Proficient in specification and the procedures to be followed for setting up the system

Familiar with different types of IT hardware products and functionalities

Adept in validating the plan for shifting of resources and implementing the layout

Knowledge of different types of peripherals and their standard installation procedure including UPS

Skilled in functions of electrical and mechanical parts/ modules

Adept in the installation procedures given in the manuals

Well-versed with the quality standards that needs to be followed

Knowledge of voltage and power requirement for different hardware devices

Well-versed with all safety rules, policies and procedures

Not applicable

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to think critically

Willingness to travel

Problem solving

Effective communication skills

It is not a desk job

Work from home option is not available

Part-time work and contractual jobs are available in some cities

Local travelling is a part of this job role

May need to handle a team of Workers and Assistant Technicians

Working hours

Electronics and IT companies usually work for 5/6 days a week and 8/9 hours everyday. This may vary from company to company

Shift system may be available

Is the job suitable for a candidate with special needs?Maybe

This job is considered mildly hazardous or dangerous Health risks include physical and mental strain, exposure to blue light, electric shocks, etc.Occupational hazards include eye strain, vision problems, back aches, headaches, etc.

For freshers INR 10,000 to INR 12,000 per month For candidates with 1/2 yearsexperience - INR 12,000 to INR 14,000 per month For candidates with over 2 yearsexperience INR 14,0000 to INR 17,0000 per month(These figures are indicative and subject to change)

The Future Scope of the IT Industry in India

The Information Technology - Information Technology Enabled Services (IT-ITeS) sector is a field which is undergoing rapid evolution and is changing the shape of Indian business standards. This sector includes software development, consultancies, software management, online services and business process outsourcing (BPO). According to an article in the Times of India, India's liberalisation was possible due to its IT industry. In the 1990s, the industry started off with an export of nearly $100 million with around 5,000 employees. Now it is an industry that thrives globally and India's IT exports are now around $70 billion with 2.8 million employees working in this sector. The article states that the IT sector is one of the top two industries in the country today. A report by Ernst & Young states that the domestic IT demand in India is expected to surpass US $90 billion in the next decade. This clearly shows that information technology is a sector which will likely be one of the emerging markets in the days to come as India's economy requires more hardware, software and other IT services. In a NASSCOM-McKinsey report, India's position in the global offshore IT industry is based on five factors - abundant talent, creation of urban infrastructure, operational excellence, conducive business environment and finally, continued growth in the domestic IT sector. The IT industry is one which is not limited to only software development. Technology can be applied in libraries, hospitals, banks, shops, prisons, hotels, airports, train stations and many other places through database management systems, or through custom-made software as seen fit.

Career Prospects of Hardware and Networking Courses in India

Nearly a decade ago, computer hardware and networking was not considered as a very lucrative career option in India but currently, IT, computer hardware and networking courses are gaining much popularity among the students in India. The wide use of computers, laptops, mobiles, desktops and internet in private and government organizations have created huge demand for hardware and networking professionals. Hardware and networking professionals can find ample job opportunities in different sectors such as education, films, banking, media, animation, hardware and networking product manufacturing and entertainment. Based on the technical experience one can be appointed at different positions such as system integrator, networking professional, PC assembler, PC technician, technical support executive, peripheral engineer, computer manufacturer, computer chip designer, system administrator, electronic data processing managers and system engineers. Besides this one can even start one?s own hardware assembling firms to develop hardware and network computers depending on the demand and needs of different clients.

Self-employed

Electronics and IT hardware services across India

Electronic stores across India

Computer and peripheral centres across India

Towns and cities across India

Arrina Education Services Pvt. Ltd.

201 - A/1, 'Raheja Plaza-1',L.B.S. Marg, Ghatkopar (West),Mumbai - 400 086

http://www.talentedge.in

Brainware Consultancy Pvt Ltd.

Y8, Block EP, Sector V Kolkata 700 091 West Bengal, India

http://www.brainware-india.com

Helios Matheson IT(Bangalore) Ltd.

brigade software tech park, Bangalore 5th floor, no 42, 27th cross,

Banashankari, 2nd stage, bangalore-560 078, Karnataka,

http://www.heliosmatheson.com/

MG Career Park (a unit of MG Techno Savvy (P) Ltd.

C-58, N.K Tower, Lalkothi Scheme, Jaipur 302015 (Rajasthan)

http://mgcareerpark.com/

Rooman Technologies Pvt Ltd

130, Dr. Rajakumar Road Rajajinagar Bangalore Karnataka Pin 560010

http://www.rooman.net

Certificate courses from institutes like Jetking, Aptech, NIIT, etc.