A mate of mine.... ;-)

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albertross wrote:

Greennotm,

You missed my point, but I can't be bothered to argue about it..

Knowing how an internal combustion engine works, will make a better mechanic, than someone who can change an oil filter, but doesn't know what it does.

A basic understanding of how programs work (and how they fail) can be achieved, without having access to the Windows source code, or being an expert in C++.

So I reckon that my mate would be ok if he got a ICT A+ In PC Maintenance
and along with his 11yrs experience should stand quie a good chance.

Mate

albertross_2

From what I know of your "mate", I think he would be ok without any extra qualifications..

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albertross wrote:

From what I know of your "mate", I think he would be ok without any extra qualifications..

I think that a certificate might boost his confidence as he would
have brushed up on his skills an be more than ready, as he
has told me that Beep codes and Bios can be a bit of a pain.

My mate is happy with all the responses...



How the hell he knows this with a lack of a PC is beyond me... :rotfl:

Rex_Mundi

I thought the only qualifications needed to join PC World were, a spotty face, a complete disliking of all customers, and a complete lack of computer knowledge (well that's what it's always seemed like in my local branch).

albertross_2

Has your mate considered doing contract work? Short contracts doing rollouts of new IT systems are a good way to get some networking experience, and boost confidence, if your mate is lacking in that area.

Gettings customers for your mates own PC support business, can be an uphill struggle. And there's not much money in building and selling your own kit nowadays.

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albertross wrote:

Has your mate considered doing contract work? Short contracts doing rollouts of new IT systems are a good way to get some networking experience, and boost confidence, if your mate is lacking in that area.

I will tell my mate to take that into consideration. :T

albertross_2

Your mate might like to keep an eye out on this site:

http://www.jobserve.com/W7DD1B9B7B151C2FC.job

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albertross wrote:

Your mate might like to keep an eye out on this site:

http://www.jobserve.com/W7DD1B9B7B151C2FC.job

My mate is applying now :T

Browntoa

my nephew does this on his own without any "formal" qualifications....makes a living out of it and purely gets work most of the time by word of mouth from people who he has done work for, did a few leaflets + newsagents windows locally and its snowballed from there

scheming_gypsy

i've been working in IT since i left school 14 years ago and had no qualifications. Infact my IT teacher told me i'd need remedial classes if i was going to pass the course.
It's not all about what you know but if you've the ability to learn fast and use your own head.
My last and current jobs i got over people with MSCE as they'd just done the courses but knew nothing about dealing hands on.
They could explain in nice detail what this that and the other is but were as usual as a biscuit in a swimming pool when it came to doing anything.