Canberra

IT Support Technician

An IT Support Technician provides technical assistance to clients experiencing IT issues. You might attend to customers over the phone or internet or attend to issues in person. IT Support Technicians diagnose faults and perform repairs. You may also carry out maintenance work on IT systems and install new systems or programs.

IT Support Technicians must have excellent technical skills and should be able to focus on customer service. It’s important you can communicate well and work as part of a team. IT Support Officers should be able to solve problems quickly and make recommendations for solutions when required. You may have to work a range of shifts in this role.

Future demand High
Average yearly income $75,140
Skill level Unknown

How do I become a it support technician?

All skill levels Beginner Experienced
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology

Online
12 months
$2,880 - $4,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Networking)

Blended, On Campus, Online
12 - 18 months
$4,400 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT40120

Certificate IV in Information Technology (Systems Administration Support)

Online
12 - 18 months
$4,400 - $5,299
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Programming)

Online
12 months
$4,352
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Web Development)

Online
12 months
$4,352
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Basic Cloud Computing)

Online
12 months
$4,352
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
ICT30120

Certificate III in Information Technology (Basic Cyber Security Awareness)

Online
12 months
$4,352 - $4,499
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
  • There are no mandated entry requirements.
Additional requirements may apply.
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