OverviewAbout this course
Support people working from home or a small office. Dive into hardware diagnostics, repairs and maintenance. Elevate your skills with this hands-on hardware technician training. You’ll never be out of work in this new hybrid-working world.
OutcomesWhat you'll gain
Learning outcomes
Through a mixture of theory and practical course work, learn to:
Install and configure hardware and software
Finalise network installation and configuration
Determine and undertake required equipment maintenance
Update documentation and make recommendations for future maintenance
Diagnose and repair faults
Course outcomes
Gain practical experience and develop specialist skills that give you an advantage in the job market.
A nationally accredited Statement of Attainment
Connect internal hardware components
Maintain standard operating environments
Run standard diagnostic tests
Install, configure and secure a small office or home office network
SuitabilityIs this course right for you?
Entry requirements
Some courses require evidence of previous experience or study before you can enrol
- There are no entry requirements for this qualification. You can enrol today.
Completion requirements
During your study you’ll need to provide your teacher with the following evidence:
Entry recommendations
To be prepared for this course, we recommend that you have:
An interest in technology support roles
Basic computer experience
Basic communication skills
TAFE NSW is committed to meeting the learning needs of every community. Meeting these needs can mean there are additional entry requirements at different campus locations. Check your preferred location for further requirements. If you need help preparing for study, contact us to find out how we can support you.
PathwaysFuture career and study options
Career pathways
Our graduates go onto roles like: technology support, hardware technician and ICT advisor.
Study pathways
Take your study further with other courses offered at TAFE NSW:
Previous study0 Courses
Begin here to gain experience and confidence in this study area.
The Hardware Technician Skill Set does not have any pre-requisite courses.
Further study4 Courses
Advance your skills to take your career to the next level
Related study0 Courses
Strengthen your expertise and gain specialist skills to expand your employability.
The Hardware Technician Skill Set does not have any related courses.
Your experience counts
At TAFE NSW, we recognise your previous study and work experience. You can apply for recognition of prior learning or a credit transfer with any of our courses. If you're successful you'll get your qualification faster.
UnitsUnits taught in this course
Core units are central to the job outcomes of a particular industry or occupation. These are the units industry has agreed are essential to be capable and qualified at a particular study level.
Run standard diagnostic testsICTSAS308
Maintain standard operating environmentsICTICT317
Connect internal hardware componentsICTICT314
Install, configure and secure a small office or home office networkICTSAS310
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