IT system and applications support technician
Profession ID: 5 0612 12 02
(Previously: OKJ 54 481 06 IT system operator)
New student grant system (technical school, first profession):
HUF 8,000 per month in the 13th grade and HUF 16,000 (current amount for the academic year 2022/2023) after a successful sectoral basic exam
In the 14th grade: performance-based amount between HUF 16,000 and HUF 59,000, depending on results. In addition, in case of a successful final exam students are given a one-time career start support (depending on results, between HUF 130,000 and 302,000.)
(Grants may change according to statutory regulations.)
If you apply for this course, you will participate in dual training.
It means that:
- in the second year several practical lessons are organized at companies cooperating with the school,
- you can practice your future profession in a real environment,
- you gain labor market experience even before the end of the training,
- therefore you increase your chances of landing a job.
In addition, you receive a monthly allowance (either based on a grant scheme or an employment contract).
What do IT system and applications support technicians do?
IT system and applications support technicians, empowered by sufficient IT and network knowledge, take part in the planning, installation and operation of small and medium-sized networks, either working in a team or independently. They cooperate with system analysts and software architects/engineers and solve simpler problems independently using the Internet. Among other things, their duties and responsibilities may include ensuring the coordinated and smooth operation and updating of physical and cloud-based IT network devices and servers, applications and workstations with different operating systems, and their appropriate connection to cloud services. They provide assistance to colleagues in the use of applications and performs application operation tasks. In the framework of projects, they install and configure IT security devices, firewalls, anti-virus softwares and operate a virtualized server environment. They also possess basic programming skills, which enable them to solve user and web tasks and operate a web server system and manage databases. They communicate effectively in both Hungarian and English on professional topics.
To whom do we recommend the IT system and applications support technician course?
We recommend it to all who want not only to use, but also understand and operate computer systems and want to build and operate a secure home and office network in either a Windows or a Linux environment.
What do software development and testing technicians do?
Software development and testing technicians are specialists who can design, develop, test and document web, desktop and mobile applications (softwares). In addition to web development and coding tasks, they also design and manage databases. Working in a team, they cooperate with other colleagues participating in the software development project. They complete assigned sub-tasks independently, use development and version management tools that support teamwork. They solve problems that arise during their work independently by searching the web and using various internet knowledge bases. They are open to apply new technologies and constantly develop their knowledge. They communicate effectively in both Hungarian and English on professional topics.
A programmer must „speak” and understand several languages at the same time.
It is necessary for them to know:
- the „standard” language of the used platform (e.g. JAVA, C#);
- other query, description and markup languages (SQL, XML, HTML, CSS);
- script languages (PHP, JavaScript);
- how methodologies and technologies must be used in addition to knowledge of languages;
- the AJAX technology;
- or how a RESTful application must be created, regardless of the programming language, by building a client-server architecture.
To whom do we recommend the software development and testing technician course?
We recommend it to all those who:
- like creative, thoughtful tasks and would like to create new and useful applications with the help of the computer;
- are curious about how games and mobile applications are made;
- would like to get to know the principles according to which modern, everyday applications and web services are designed;
- would like to try and integrate new technologies.
If you have the „ability to think” – seasoned with a little creativity, unique imagination and problem-solving skills, and besides you are persistent and consistent, then you might become an excellent programmer!
The hard-earned and mastered knowledge ensures that after completing the training you can confidently apply for a job as a junior programmer or even continue your studies at university. Thus, our course also includes university preparation.