use ICT hardware
Ability to use equipment such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, storage devices, printers, scanners etc to perform operations such as plugging in, starting up, shutting down, rebooting, saving files and other operations.
use ICT hardware — ability to use equipment such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, storage devices, printers, scanners etc to perform operations such as plugging in, starting up, shutting down, rebooting, saving files and other operations. McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.4/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within skills. It is currently listed by 4 occupations in our catalogue, including ICT help desk agent, ICT help desk manager, ICT technician, and computer hardware repair technician.
Occupations that require use ICT hardware
Showing top 4 of 4 occupations · ranked by India employment volume, then AI-durability.
Frequently asked questions
What is use ICT hardware?
Ability to use equipment such as monitor, mouse, keyboard, storage devices, printers, scanners etc to perform operations such as plugging in, starting up, shutting down, rebooting, saving files and other operations.
What category of skill is use ICT hardware?
ESCO classifies use ICT hardware under the skills category, specifically in the working with computers subcategory.
Is use ICT hardware an AI-durable skill?
McKinsey's Skill Change Index places it in the declining band (SCI 52.4/100) — a skill likely to fall in demand as AI and automation cover more of its ground by 2030. Prioritise this skill only when it directly enables paid work today — plan for AI to absorb more of it every year.
Which jobs require use ICT hardware?
In our catalogue, 4 occupations list use ICT hardware as a required or important skill. The top occupations by employment volume include ICT help desk agent, ICT help desk manager, ICT technician, computer hardware repair technician.
How transferable is use ICT hardware between industries?
ESCO tags use ICT hardware as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.
Is use ICT hardware the same as utilise ICT hardware?
Yes — use ICT hardware is also known as utilise ICT hardware, or operate ICT hardware. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.
How can I learn use ICT hardware?
The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands use ICT hardware and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.