Post-Secondary Program Computer Repair and Maintenance - Programa de Reparación y Mantenimiento de Ordenadores

Centennial College’s Computer Repair and Maintenance program will offer you a valuable combination of technical and business abilities to start you off in the career direction of your choice.

With every computer eventually needing a tune-up, you will learn basic computer hardware theory, operating systems and application programs to keep computers running flawlessly. Additionally, you will gain technical hands-on experience in installation, maintenance and applying trouble-shooting techniques.

With more and more microcomputer-based systems entering the marketplace, there is a need for professionals who can link their computer hardware expertise to the general needs of business. To ensure your success in the field, you will also acquire business experience by examining approaches for maintaining strong customer relations and providing effective technical support.

This concise Computer Repair and Maintenance program will prepare you to step into an important role by combining a broad range of computer-related courses with strong interpersonal skills training.

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) or equivalent, or mature student status (19 years or older)
English Grade 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)
Mathematics Grade 11 M or U, or 12 C or U, or equivalent (minimum grade required)

Start Date:Fall, Winter

Semester 1
Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
PC Hardware
PC Operating Systems
Technical Writing with MS Office and Visio
Introduction to Web Design
College Communications 1
General Education Elective

Semester 2
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Basic Electrical Safety
Customer Skills
Introduction to Unix/Linux
CRAM Project
College Communications 2
Employment Skills
Ethics in Society, Technology and the Environment

Technical support
Computer technician
Help desk technician