The Collar360

Computer hardware test technician

Other names

computer hardware inspector, inspector of computer hardware, computer hardware testing technician, computer hardware tester, tester of computer hardware, inspection technician in computer hardware, hardware tester, computer hardware inspection technician

Electrical and electronic engineering

They test computer parts such as circuit boards and chips, check that they work well, fix faults and keep records.

TrainingA fair amount of trainingAn international estimate (O*NET, United States)LicenceSign in to seeWhereelectronics workshops, testing laboratoriesPaySign in to see
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The work

The work

The tasks come from O*NET (United States) and ESCO (Europe), the world's two occupation databases. How the work is done can differ in Uganda; our team adds the local way where it does.

  1. 1

    Read blueprints, wiring diagrams, schematic drawings, or engineering instructions for assembling electronics units, applying knowledge of electronic theory and components.

  2. 2

    Assemble, test, or maintain circuitry or electronic components, according to engineering instructions, technical manuals, or knowledge of electronics, using hand or power tools.

  3. 3

    Maintain system logs or manuals to document testing or operation of equipment.

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Sources

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Uganda labour market: UBOS (NLFS 2021, LMS 2025, UNHS, NHRS), ILOSTAT, NDP IV Human Resource Development Plan

Official record

Uganda Bureau of Statistics; International Labour Organization (ILOSTAT); National Planning Authority. Gathered by The Collar360.

UBOS and NPA publications (public); ILOSTAT CC BY 4.0

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ISCO-08, International Standard Classification of Occupations

International classification

ISCO-08 © International Labour Organization.

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ESCO, European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations

International classification

This service uses the ESCO classification of the European Commission.

European Commission reuse policy (Decision 2011/833/EU): free reuse with attribution

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O*NET 31.0 Database

International classification

Includes information from the O*NET 31.0 Database by the U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration (USDOL/ETA), used under the CC BY 4.0 licence. O*NET® is a trademark of USDOL/ETA.

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In other languages

français
technicien d’essais pour matériel informatique/technicienne d’essais pour matériel informatique
español
técnico de hardware para pruebas y verificación de equipos informáticos/técnica de hardware para pruebas y verificación de equipos informáticos
العربية
فني اختبار أجهزة الكمبيوتر
português
Técnico de ensaios de hardware/Técnica de ensaios de hardware
Deutsch
Computer-Hardwaretester/Computer-Hardwaretesterin
italiano
collaudatore hardware/collaudatrice hardware

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