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MINOR GROUP 312: COMPUTER ASSOCIATE PROFESSIONALS
 


    Computer associate professionals provide assistance to users of micro-computers and standard software packages, control and operate computers and peripheral equipment and carry out limited programming tasks connected with the installation and maintenance of computer hardware and software.

    Tasks performed usually include: assisting users of micro- computers and standard software systems at installation and when problems occur; installing new computer programs on particular hardware and operating systems configurations, and installing new peripheral units; making minor changes and adjustments to existing programs to update and maintain them; operating and controlling computers and peripheral equipment; organising computing jobs; keeping log of computing operations; performing back-up operations; activating industrial robots, programming them for specific functions and controlling their operation. They may receive guidance from Managers or Professionals. Supervision of other workers may be included.

    Occupations in this minor group are classified into the following unit groups:

    3121 Computer assistants

    3122 Computer equipment operators

    3123 Industrial robot controllers

   
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 Updated 18 September 2004, by VA.