A Career in Fixing Computers

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A Career in Fixing Computers

Computers have made a huge impact on most sectors. This increase has created an opportunity to bring out your inner tech wizz and make money at the same time. A career in fixing computers is similar to that of a doctor, however your patients are PCs!

Is Repairing Computers a Good Career?

Fancy yourself a natural computer master? Well if finding new and unique ways to repair different computers on a daily basis excites you, this might be your perfect career fit.Working as a computer tech is a rewarding career for many reasons. Besides the fact that you can work almost anywhere, the pay is not that bad either! 

Becoming a Computer Technician

Fixing computers is not as easy as putting it “on and off”. Computer Technicians require education and training before they are ready to tackle a broken PC. Finding the right course is very important. You need to make sure you receive valuable information which will help you diagnose any computer illness.

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Benefits of a Career as a Computer Technician

Repairing computers will sometimes be as easy as replacing a drive. But ever so often you’ll find yourself with a brain twisting puzzle. This means you will need to use all your expertise to figure it out. Sounds exciting right? Here are a few more benefits:

Impressive Salary

Being a computer technician has many perks, but not many are more impressive than the salary that comes with the role. A better salary means a better standard of living!

Entrepreneurial Opportunities

As a computer repair specialist you are able to market your skills to anyone using a PC. They are all possible clients. This gives you the opportunity to become an entrepreneur. 

Ability to Work on Your own Time

The skill set you have as a computer technician allows you certain opportunities other fields do not. Fixing a computer could take 5 min to a whole day. ‘IT’ is up to you. As soon as the PC is fixed, your job for the day is done!

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Where can you Work?

Seeing that computers are used almost everywhere, your job opportunities could take you anywhere. These are a few ways you could work as a Computer Technician:

  • Contract – Land a contract with a company who uses PCs and become their go-to computer person.
  • Freelance – Fix computers wherever you are needed. Offer your services to any and everyone who owns a PC.
  • Be your own boss – Once you have the skills, use it to pay the bills. You can start your own computer fixing company!

Where to Study Computer Repairs

The institution you choose is very important. You need to make sure your education partner is best equipped to get you qualified.. Our PC repair course is one of the best around! There are 3 sections to this course with each one as important as the other:

Repairing Computers Will get you Ready for the Future

Your future is ready for you, now let’s get you ready for it! Enrol for a computer repair course today and start your journey towards your qualification. Got any questions? No biggie! Simply: 

  • Contact us for free on 0800 39 0027
  • Fill in our contact form and wait for our call.
Last Updated: 21 October 2024

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