Post-Secondary Program Computer Systems Technician- Networking. Programa de Técnico en Sistemas Informáticos - Redes

The Computer Systems Technician – Networking program, offered in a two-year delivery format, lets you quickly enter the job market.

This diploma program, facilitated by the School of Engineering Technology and Applied Science, incorporates the latest in computer systems and network technology into its Computer Systems Technician courses to reflect the ever-growing innovations of the digital revolution.

In this applied science program, you:

Delve inside computer hardware and learn the intricacies of operating systems.
Explore the most up-to-date computer systems and networks technology.
Learn about computer and network security.
Assemble and maintain systems that will empower users in creative, business and communication activities.
Committed faculty members maintain a close watch on trends in the industry to ensure the topics truly reflect the ever-growing digital industry as they guide you through your courses.

Once you complete the program, you will be able to launch a career in technical support in the growing fields of Internet, intranet, extranet and telecom networks.

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
PC Hardware
PC Operating Systems
Technical Writing with MS Office 2010 and Visio
Introduction to Web Design
College Communications 1
Ethics in Technology and the Environment
Mathematics for Computer Systems 1

Semester 2
Fundamentals of Computer Networks
Electricity for Computer Systems
Customer Skills
Introduction to Unix/Linux
Data Communications
College Communications 2
Mathematics for Computer Systems 2

Semester 3
Applied Ethics in Technology and the Environment
Fundamentals of Routing and Switching
Windows Server Operating System
The Physical Layer
Introduction to Telephony
Report Writing in a Technical Environment
Global Citizenship: From Social Analysis to Social Action
Statistics for Computer Systems

Semester 4
Network Security
Network Services
Technician Project
Introduction to Business and ICT
Computer Forensics
Routing and Switching
Employment Skills
General Education Elective

Computer systems technician
Field service representative
Network technician
Network technical support specialist
Help desk support
Technical support