Computer Hardware and Networking
Credential: Certificate – Central Institute of Technology
Diploma Length: 48 Weeks
In-Class Hours: 1040
Program Overview:
Computer Hardware and Networking Technician program offers you a valuable combination of technical and business abilities to start you off in the career direction of your choice. Every computer eventually needs a tune-up, and when you attend the courses in this college certificate program, you learn how to do that tune up using skills like basic computer hardware theory, operating systems and application programs to keep computers running flawlessly. Additionally, you gain technical hands-on experience in installation, maintenance and application of troubleshooting 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 also acquire business experience by examining approaches for maintaining strong customer relations and providing effective technical support. This concise applied science program prepares you to step into an important role by combining a broad range of computer-related courses with strong interpersonal skills training.
The program curriculum addresses the technical aspects of commonly used components and troubleshooting techniques for:
- Computer hardware
- Networking technologies
- Operating systems
- Security
- System administration
Once you complete the program, you will be positioned to pursue industry’s A+ Certification.
Computer Repair Technician Salary in Canada:
The average pay for a Computer Repair Technician is C$37,000 – C$87,000
Program Course Outline:
Term 1
| COM-111 | INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE |
COM-112 | PC OPERATING SYSTEMS | |
BUS-113 | BUSINESS COMMUNICATION | |
COM-114 | CISCO IT ESSENTIALS- PC SUPPORT TECHNICIAN | |
COM-115 | INTRODUCTION TO WEB DESIGN | |
Term 2
| COM-116 | BASIC ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
COM-117 | INTRODUCTION TO UNIX/LINUX | |
COM-118 | INTERNET FUNDAMENTALS | |
COM-119 | OPERATING SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGIES | |
BUS-120 | CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS | |
Term 3
| COM-121 | FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER NETWORKING |
EMP-122 | EMPLOYMENTS SKILLS | |
COM-123 | HARDWARE TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE | |
COM-124 | WINDOWS SERVER ADMINISTRATION | |
PRO- 200 | TERM PROJECT / INDUSTRIAL INTERNSHIP | |
Computer Repair Technician Salary in Canada:
The average pay for a Computer Repair Technician is C$37,000 – C$87,000
Career Options:
Career opportunities exist for Computer hardware Technicians in organizations of all sizes and industries as:
- Computer Service Technicians
- Technical Help Desk Agents
- Help Desk Analysts
- System Support Representatives
- Help Desk Technicians
Central Institute of Technology
- Computer Help Desk Representatives
- Installation Technicians
- Network Administration
- PC Support Specialists
Admissions Requirements for Computer Hardware and Networking
ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
A ‘Successful’ interview with school administration required of all applicants.
Standard Admission:
Students must meet ONE of the following criteria:
- Alberta high school diploma, verified by transcript, or non-Alberta equivalent.
– High School diplomas that are not from Canada must be verified by IQAS or the World Education Services Gateway Program.
OR
- Successful completion of the General Equivalency Diploma (G.E.D)
Mature Admission:
Students must meet the following criteria:
- Be 18 years or older
- Successful completion of the Wonderlic Admission Test
English Language Admission Requirement:
Students must meet the English language requirements through ONE of the following:
- Successful Completion of Grade 12 Alberta Education English Language Arts, or nonAlberta equivalent. (High School diplomas that are not from Canada will be verified by IQAS or the World Education Services Gateway Program.)
- Transcripts demonstrating the successful completion of, at minimum, one year (two semesters) of full-time post-secondary education at a school where English was the primary language of instruction in a recognized nation where English is the primary language of instruction.
- Demonstrating a Canadian Language Benchmark of at least 7, through the following assessment: IELTS Academic with 6.0 in all sections or CELPIP with 7.0
