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Typical tasks undertaken in this profession: 15
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Correct errors by making appropriate changes and rechecking the program to ensure that the desired results are produced. |
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Conduct trial runs of programs and software applications to be sure they will produce the desired information and that the instructions are correct. |
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Write, update, and maintain computer programs or software packages to handle specific jobs such as tracking inventory, storing or retrieving data, or controlling other equipment. |
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Write, analyze, review, and rewrite programs, using workflow chart and diagram, and applying knowledge of computer capabilities, subject matter, and symbolic logic. |
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Perform or direct revision, repair, or expansion of existing programs to increase operating efficiency or adapt to new requirements. |
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Consult with managerial, engineering, and technical personnel to clarify program intent, identify problems, and suggest changes. |
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Perform systems analysis and programming tasks to maintain and control the use of computer systems software as a systems programmer. |
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Compile and write documentation of program development and subsequent revisions, inserting comments in the coded instructions so others can understand the program. |
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Prepare detailed workflow charts and diagrams that describe input, output, and logical operation, and convert them into a series of instructions coded in a computer language. |
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Consult with and assist computer operators or system analysts to define and resolve problems in running computer programs. |
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The following information is based on the National Skills Bulletin 2010 and displays some useful information about selected occupations, or occupation groups.
Each occupation is examined in terms of its employment profile (based on the data from the Quarterly National Household Survey by the Central Statistics Office (CSO)), recent employment trends and other available indicators on the demand and supply of skills.
Identified shortages are defined in terms of their characteristics, i.e. skill shortage or labour shortage. For more information see the Labour Market Information section of this site.
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| Labour / Skills shortage indicator |
This provides an indication of shortage for this occupation.
Comments:
High level expertise
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| Growth Rate 2004 - 2009 |
This shows the average annual employment growth for the period. May be a guide to future trends |
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+1%
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-0%
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| Part-time workers |
This shows the percentage of part-time workers in the total employment of an occupation
Total employed in this occupation: 9000 |
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Part-time
2%
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98%
Full-time
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| Older workers |
This shows the percentage of workers over 55 in the total employment of an occupation |
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Over 55
1%
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99%
Under 55
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| Ratio of Male / Female workers |
This shows the percentage of male and female workers in the total employment of an occupation |
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Male
89%
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11%
Female
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| Non-Irish National workers |
This shows the percentage of Irish national and non-Irish national workers in the total employment of an occupation |
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Non-Irish
26%
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74%
Irish
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Karl Stanley
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"The purpose of technology is to automate the things that people are bad at, so they can spend more time doing things they are good at" |
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