ICT careers

By David Lawless

Information and communication technology (ICT) careers

• What are IT careers• Working with computers and/or

communication technologies.• Many ICT careers combine other activities-

Graphic design Architecture, Astronomer.• ICT Jobs include Network Administrator, IT

Technician

ICT Jobs

• IT Technician• Web Developer• Multimedia Developer• Database Administrator • ICT Educator• Computer Systems• Engineer• IT Project Consultant• Website Designer• Desktop Publisher• Games Artist

• Games Designer• Programmer • Software Developer• Network Engineer

Skills and Personal AttributesSkills Personal Attributes

Personal Computer and Network use Interested in technology

Communication skills- verbal ,written , digital

Mathematical thinking

Customer Service, dealing with difficult people, understanding needs, solution focused

Systems thinking- how things work

Time management Patience, courtesy, perseverance, a good listener

Training and QualificationsJob Qualification Where

Game Designer University Degree- bachelor of scienceBachelor of artsComputer scienceSoftware DevelopmentInformation Technology

MultimediaBachelor of arts ( Mass Communication) – BA (Curtin)

IT technician Finish year 10get your Cert 2 Armadale Senior High School

Graphic designer Good Art gradeGood ICT grade

Curtin

Web Designer Business education degree Curtin business school

Certification

• Microsoft-MSDST,MCSE• CISCO-CCNA• Comptia-A+• Also What professional Associations exist for

IT Professionals?