Technical Troubleshooting

From a technical perspective, troubleshooting means you are able to find the causes of operating errors and decide what to do about them.

Additional Information

• If you’re looking to update your troubleshooting skills when working with technical machinery, SEMTA (Sector Skills Council for Science, Engineering and Manufacturing Excellence) has a course search facility.

• Troubleshooting can be defined as another term for problem solving.

• Engineering: The Nature of Problems is an Open University unit on solving problems using technical skills.

• Test out how strong your general troubleshooting skills are with VentureNavigator’s Techniques and Tools quiz

• If you’re more practical rather than academic, a City and Guilds qualification can help you get your foot in the door of a rewarding new career, in areas from automotive, electrical to plumbing and heating operatives (see Career Ideas from City and Guilds).

This content comes from The University of Essex