Computer Network Technician

OFO Code: 351301

Last checked 3 October 2026

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1. Occupation identity

Official description
Computer network and systems technicians establish, operate and maintain network and other data communications systems.

More official OFO detail

Specialisations: Network Support Technician

Assisting users with network and data communications problems
Performing start up and close down as well as backup and disaster recovery operations for computer networks
Identifying areas needing upgraded equipment and software
Operating and maintaining data communications systems other than networks
Installing computer hardware, network software, operating system software and applications software
Operating, maintaining and troubleshooting network systems

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