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SaveWhat Does an ICT Network Technician Do?
ICT network technicians install, maintain and troubleshoot networks, data communications equipment and network installed devices such as printers and storage area networks. They also analyse and fix network-related problems reported by users.
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ICT Network Security Risks
The security risk factors, such as hardware and software components, devices, interfaces and policies in ICT networks, risk assessment techniques that can be applied to assess the severity and the consequences of security threats and contingency plans for each security risk factor.
These are common skills for this role, based on a European framework. Requirements vary between jobs, including in the UK. Real-world experience matters more than ticking every box - use this as a guide, not a checklist.
Skills You Need to Become an ICT Network Technician
Essential Skills
Essential Skills
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EssentialICT Network Security Risks knowledge
The security risk factors, such as hardware and software components, devices, interfaces and policies in ICT networks, risk assessment techniques that can be applied to assess the severity and the …
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EssentialICT Network Routing knowledge
The processes and techniques for choosing the best paths within an ICT network through which a packet can travel.
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EssentialICT Networking Hardware knowledge
The ICT network equipment or computer networking devices, such as UPS systems, electrical systems, networking facilities and structured cabling systems.
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EssentialICT Network Cable Limitations knowledge
The limitations, such as distance limitations and resistance of types of cables, such as fibre cable, coax cable and ethernet cable which are used for realising networks.
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EssentialCreate Solutions To Problems skill
Solve problems which arise in planning, prioritising, organising, directing/facilitating action and evaluating performance. Use systematic processes of collecting, analysing, and synthesising information to evaluate current practice and generate new understandings …
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EssentialIdentify Suppliers skill
Determine potential suppliers for further negotiation. Take into consideration aspects such as product quality, sustainability, local sourcing, seasonality and coverage of the area. Evaluate the likelihood of obtaining beneficial contracts …
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EssentialProvide Technical Documentation skill
Prepare documentation for existing and upcoming products or services, describing their functionality and composition in such a way that it is understandable for a wide audience without technical background and …
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EssentialUse Precision Tools skill
Use electronic, mechanical, electric, or optical precision tools for precision work.
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EssentialAdjust ICT System Capacity skill
Change the scope of an ICT system by adding or reallocating additional ICT system components, such as network components, servers or storage to meet capacity or volume demands.
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EssentialAnalyse Network Bandwidth Requirements skill
Study the requirements on the transmission capacity of an ICT network or other telecommunication system.
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EssentialImplement ICT Network Diagnostic Tools skill
Use software tools or components that monitor ICT network parameters, such as performance and throughput, provide data and statistics, diagnose errors, failures or bottlenecks and support decision making.
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EssentialInstall Electronic Communication Equipment skill
Set up and deploy digital and analogue electronic communications. Understand electronic diagrams and equipment specifications.
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EssentialInstall Signal Repeaters skill
Set up and configure devices which enhance strength of signal of a communication channel to enable proper reception and reproduction in further places.
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EssentialMaintain Internet Protocol Configuration skill
Apply Internet Protocol Configuration (ipconfig) to gather data on Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) configuration values in order to identify devices and their IP addresses.
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Optional Skills (5 of 12 displayed)
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OptionalICT Communications Protocols knowledge
The system of rules which allow the exchange of information between computers or other devices via computer networks.
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OptionalICT System Programming knowledge
The methods and tools required to develop system software, specifications of system architectures and interfacing techniques between network and system modules and components.
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OptionalCisco knowledge
The products available from the network equipment provider Cisco and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.
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OptionalICT Security Legislation knowledge
The set of legislative rules that safeguards information technology, ICT networks and computer systems and legal consequences which result from their misuse. Regulated measures include firewalls, intrusion detection, anti-virus software …
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OptionalElectronics Principles knowledge
The study of electric energy, more specifically electron, control and its prominent principles regarding integrated circuits and electrical systems.
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OptionalICT Debugging Tools knowledge
The ICT tools used to test and debug programs and software code, such as GNU Debugger (GDB), Intel Debugger (IDB), Microsoft Visual Studio Debugger, Valgrind and WinDbg.
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OptionalNetwork Management System Tools knowledge
The software or hardware tools which enable monitoring, analysis and supervision of individual network components or network parts within a larger network system.
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OptionalProcurement Of ICT Network Equipment knowledge
The products available from network equipment providers and methods for selecting and procuring the equipment.
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OptionalConcepts Of Telecommunications knowledge
The telecommunication principles, theories, models, equipment and processes such as transfer rate, bandwidth, signal-to-noise ratio, bit error ratio and C/N ratio, as well as the effect of the qualities of …
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OptionalMigrate Existing Data skill
Apply migration and conversion methods for existing data, in order to transfer or convert data between formats, storage or computer systems.
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OptionalSolder Electronics skill
Operate and use soldering tools and soldering iron, which supply high temperatures to melt the solder and to join electronic components.
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OptionalPerform Security Vulnerability Assessments skill
Execute types of security testing, such as network penetration testing, wireless testing, code reviews, wireless and/or firewall assessments in accordance with industry-accepted methods and protocols to identify and analyse potential …
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