More than one career may match each statement

1. You may work for only a few days or a week for a company.

2. It’s a good idea to buy books on languages such as C++.

3. You are responsible for developing and implementing the software a company needs to run its operations.

4. You need to be able to break down a problem into a number of smaller tasks.

5. It’s worth paying for a training course if you get serious about this career.

6. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer is a useful qualification for your career.

7. Your objective is to become self-employed.

8. It’s important you have the right personality to lead a team.

GRAMMAR 4. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verbs, need to, have to and must, to make sensible statements. More than one answer is possible in some examples. (GRAMMAR REFERENCE 78 page)

1.Technical qualifications to be renewed at intervals to ensure they do not go out of date.

2. You __________ become an expert in too narrow a field.

3. You to have good communication skills to become an IT Manager.

4. You be an expert in hardware to become a programmer.

5. You have worked with IBM mainframes for at least two years.

6. You be able to show leadership.

7. You have a degree but it be in computing science.

8. You to have experience in JavaScript.

9. You be able to use C++.

10. These days you study BASIC.

5.Study these requirements for different jobs in computing advertised on the Internet. Then describe the requirements using need to, have to and must. (GRAMMAR REFERENCE page)

 

 

Systems Manager/Programmer

 

 

	5. Cisco Technician · CCNA qualified · Excellent skills in the surrounding technologies · min. 2 yrs work in support		6. IS Manager · knowledge of current Network Operating Systems · experience of ERP systems implementation · very strong managerial skills

 

SPEAKING 6.Work in pairs. Match the jobs with the requirements.

 

a. Visual Basic Developer

b. IT Engineer (Network & Database)

c. Web Developer

d. Network Support

e. E-commerce Consultant

f. Team Leader

 

	· at least 5 years (2 at senior level) in Unix, SYBASE or ORACLE or Windows OS, Terminal Server, TCP / IP, Internet · strong project management (2 years) · willingness to travel abroad		· able to manage, lead & develop a team · knowledge of C, C++, Delphi · experience of object-oriented design within a commercial environment · ability to deliver software projects against agreed schedules and within agreed estimates
	· proven track record in the delivery of e-solutions in banking environment · knowledge of Unix, Windows & Oracle · willingness to travel internationally		· minimum 4 years lifecycle development experience · demonstrable skills using VB, SQL, RDBMS · able to develop core s/w · excellent communication skills
		· minimum of 18 months commercial experience of Web development · knowledge of HTML, Java, ASP · full portfolio of URLs as examples		· experience of Windows OS, Exchange, Monitoring Software, SQL Server, Verta, TCP/IP · solid grasp of networking · 2 to 5 years experience in a network environment

 

 

7.In pairs, choose one of the computing careers from the list provided. Your partner must find out what your job is by asking only Yes / No questions.

 

Your partner cannot ask “Are you a programmer, etc.?”

 

STUDENT A

1 Systems Analyst

Studies methods of working within an organisation to decide how tasks can be done efficiently by computers. Makes a detailed analysis of the employer's requirements and work patterns to prepare a report on different options for using information technology. This may involve consideration of hardware as well as software. Either uses standard computer packages or writes a specification for programmers to adapt existing software or to prepare new software. May oversee the implementation and testing of a system and acts as a link between the user and the programmer.

2. Software Engineer/Designer

Produces the programs which control the internal operations of computers. Converts the system analyst's specification to a logical series of steps. Translates these into the appropriate computer language. Often compiles programs from libraries or sub-programs, combining these to make up a complete systems program. Designs, tests and improves programs for computer-aided design and manufacture, business applications, computer networks and games.

3. Computer Services Engineering Technician

Can be responsible for installation, maintenance or repair of computers and associatedequipment. Installs hardware, ranging from personal computers to mainframe machines, and tests by running special software. Some technicians carry out routine servicing of large mainframe systems, aiming to avoid breakdowns. Others are called in to identify and repair faults as quickly as possible usually by replacing faulty parts. Work can also involve upgrading machines usually on customers' premises.

4.Network Support Person or Computer Engineer: Network Support

Maintains the link between PCs and workstations connected in a network. Uses telecommunications, software and electronic skills and knowledge of the networking software to locate and correct faults. This may involve work with the controlling software, on the wiring, printed circuit boards, software or microchips on a file server, or on cables either within or outside the building.

STUDENT B

1 Computer Salesperson

Advises potential customers about available hardware and sells equipment to suit individual requirements. Discusses computing needs with the client to ensure that a suitable system can be supplied. Organises the sale and delivery and, if necessary, installation and testing. May arrange support or training, maintenance and consultation. Must have sufficient technical knowledge.

2 Applications Programmer

Writes the programs which enable a computer to carry out particular tasks. May write new programs or adapt existing programs, perhaps altering computer packages to meet the needs of an individual company. When writing a new program, follows a specification provided by a systems analyst. Devises a series of logical steps and converts these to the appropriate computer language. Checks programs for faults and does extensive testing.

3 Systems Support Person

Systems support people are analyst programmers who are responsible for maintaining, updating and modifying the software used by a company. Some specialise in software which handles the basic operation of the computers. This involves use of machine codes and specialised low-level computer languages. Most handle applications software. May sort out problems encountered by users. Solving problems may involve amending an area of code in the software, retrieving files and data lost when a system crashes and a basic knowledge of hardware.

4 Hardware Engineer

Researches, designs and develops computers, or parts of computers and the computerised element of appliances, machines and vehicles. Also involved in their manufacture, installation and testing. May specialise in different areas: research and development, design, manufacturing. Has to be aware of cost, efficiency, safety and environmental factors as well as engineering aspects.

LISTENING 8a. Before you listen to Jaako Ikonen, Senior Manufacturing Systems engineer, answer these questions with a partner.

1. What do you think Jaako’s responsibility is?

2. One of his products involves biosensors. What do you think a biosensor is?

3. What do you think is the difference between mechanization and automation?

8b. Listen and check your answers.