How to Become a Computer Repair Technician
If you are thinking about becoming a computer repair technician, there are a few things you need to do in order to do it. One of the first things you need to do is get your A+ Certification. After you get that out of the way, the next step is to find employment. It is important not to get discouraged if you don’t get a job as fast as you would like. Remember that good things come to those who wait.
Things you will need in order to become a computer repair technician:
- Training
- Computer
- Free nights and weekends
- Computer aptitude
- Get familiar as much as you can with your computer. Be sure to learn how to install as well as uninstall programs. You also need to learn how to troubleshoot many devices and remember the options available in the Windows environment.
- Enroll in a class that focuses on basic computer repair. You will need to take one that will get you ready for the CompTIA certification. The CompTIA certification will enable you to become an A+ PC Repairman. You will have to prepare for a hardware certification and a software certification. You will spend a few weeks in a full time class. Or you have the option to spend a month or a little more in a part time class. It is essential that you study on the weekends to stay sharp.
- Study your course training and follow the steps exactly as it is read. Each time you learn something new try it out. You can practice on an old computer that has enough memory to run Windows 2000.
- Finish the training course and enroll to take the CompTIA A+ PC Hardware and Software certification exam. You can take the test at an authorized testing site in your city or state.
- Complete the exam and pass it. At this point you will need to continue to sharpen your skills. You can apply for a position at a computer repair shop. Another idea would be to volunteer to fix computer problems at a local club, store, or church.
- Keep applying for jobs as a computer repair technician. Look in the classifieds and on Internet job sites like Monster to look for positions. Some temporary staffing companies hire certified computer repair technicians to install point of sale system. Technicians are also hired to fix ATM machines as well.