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My main hobby is PC building (I have built PCs for myself, family and friends etc), as a result I have real world experience but lack type of IT qualifications. I'm currently looking at possible jobs that I would enjoy and that would utilise my skills, such as a system builder/technician.

Due to not having any relevant qualifications I have been looking at college courses etc, however I can't seem to find any courses that don't have aspects of software programming or that would be suitable for someone wanting to be a system builder/technician.

Just wonderering whether there are any system builders/technicians that have any ideas/advice that could point me in the right direction.

I have GCSEs and A levels.

Cheers

Giles
 
Burnsy2023 said:
Building systems is a pretty unskilled job and so there won't be many courses on it. Maybe you should aim higher?
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I agree with what your saying however, I find any to do with software really boring, and have no desire to learn about programming :(

What other jobs do you think I should aim for then?
 
msm722 said:
He would need to move obviously.
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:p I would like to but the commute work be a bit too much.

Burnsy2023

How did you become a Network and Systems Technician, what sort of qualifications did you take/need?
 
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Diagnosis is the harder bit, there are courses on it, but I don't think they're needed.

My diagnosis background is completely self taught, my degree background is electronic, but part of my Job at IBM is diagnosing faulty X systems (That's all X86 PCs, be they Windows, Linux, AIX, or HP-UX).
 
Happy said:
:p I would like to but the commute work be a bit too much.

Burnsy2023

How did you become a Network and Systems Technician, what sort of qualifications did you take/need?
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I have similar qualifications to you, GCSEs and BTEC/ level. But it's just a stop gap measure until I graduate uni. I got it out of chance really, but it;'s pretty flexible while I am at uni.

Like has been said, if software doesn't interest you, what about the electronic engineering route?
 
Pinched from the jobs thread

"Role: System Technician
Location: Overclockers UK HQ, Fenton, Stoke on Trent

Salary: Dependant on experience

In last 6 months OcUK has seen massive growth in the demand for OcUK built and warranted PC Systems ranging from simple barebone solutions up to the now every day overclocked Water Cooled Solutions.

The System Build Team comprises of a small team of committed and dedicated people who make their job part of their enjoyment ranging from the technically knowledgeable to those who simply enjoy building PCs.

To meet the growth demands we are looking for like minded people.

If you like the sound of it send us an email about yourself and attach your CV to"

That would be something that I'd like. In terms of the electronic engineering route, I'm not entirely sure I know what you mean ?
 
I imagine I'm showing my ignorance here, but that sounds complicated and probably not something that a foundation course etc would include.
 
I have given it some thought, however I didn't do very well at school because I didn't want to be there, and didn't try as hard as I could. Basically I don't want to waste my time again, and be lumbered with a with a debt, if I get board whilst there :(
 
Happy said:
I have given it some thought, however I didn't do very well at school because I didn't want to be there, and didn't try as hard as I could. Basically I don't want to waste my time again, and be lumbered with a with a debt, if I get board whilst there :(
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Maybe contact different people if you know anyone in the industry and find out what it's all about.
 
Happy said:
Basically I don't want to waste my time again, and be lumbered with a with a debt, if I get board whilst there :(
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Uni is very different to school or college. I'd suggest you give it some thought as I can't see your current career path being particularly well paid or really be a serious career.
 
if you dont wanna do the uni route then try to do a apprenticeship and get into networking or summit. you will need to do additional srf study stuff like cisco, mcse etc if you wanna stand out from the crowd though. as there are so many people in the same field.
 
It's very unlikely you're gonna jump into a decent technician/admin job without doing some serious legwork.

Best idea would be buying a few books to learn and sit your A+, Network+ and the easy initial MCPs for Windows XP (perhaps MCDST certs). Once this is done, you'll need to spend a year or two in a hateful 1st-line helpdesk position before you'll be offered anything more. Unless you're a very lucky chap.
 
Thanks for all the advice guys, I guess I'll be having a serious think about my future, and career path.
 
I basically had no knowledge of PCs etc, didnt even know what a base unit was. So I did a 6 week intensive course, then Microsoft exams and then moved into the Cisco networking field and did the exams to get qualified.
And I be luvvin it.
 
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