Computer/Network Electronics Technician Certificate

Full-time Starts: September Fees, entire program: $3,757 One year Prince George campus Careers Start your new career in the IT industry. Youll be prepared for entrylevel positions like these: Computer hardware repair technician Network installation technician Installation and maintenance technician There are also opportunities in the retail and contract service sectors, and many graduates may run their own businesses. The program is oriented toward microcomputer and network hardware and software, both at the component and the system level. It covers installation, conguration, maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, optimization, and testing. Admission requirements 1. Grade 12 (with English 12 or English 12: First Peoples, Communications 12, or Technical and Professional Communications 12), ABE/CCP Advanced Certicate, or GED Certicate. 2. One of the following: Principles of Math 11 Introductory Math 11 Applications of Math 11 MATH 044 MATH 045 MATH 041 and MATH 042 (Effective Sept. 2012: Foundations of Math 11 or Pre-calculus 11 or Math 042 or Math 044 or Math 045 or equivalent) CNET 269 CNET 272 3. Applicants are strongly recommended to have taken, in the past ve years, or have a strong working knowledge of: - Typing 11 (20 wpm) - Computer Science (11 or 12) - Data Processing (11 or 12) 4. Before attending the rst semester, applicants must take the English and Math Achievement Test (EMAT), administered by the College. Students scoring below a certain level in this test will be required to complete work in English and/or math. It is strongly recommended that students write the EMAT early and that they complete any required English and math work before attending the rst semester. Program outline Semester 1 CNET 252 CNET 253 CNET 256 CNET 261 CNET 271 ENGL 195 Semester 2 CNET 262 CNET 265 CNET 266 CNET 267 September December Operating Systems Computer Hardware I Basic Electronics Computer Peripheral Technology Network Fundamentals Effective Communications I January May Professional Relations Advanced Topics Data Cable Installation Microsoft Network Software Novell Network Software Routing Protocols and Concepts Selection process When there are too many applicants for the number of seats, the following criteria will be used to select the class: 1. Math 11, MATH 044, MATH 045, MATH 041 and 042, Applications of Math 11, or equivalent, with a grade of B or better, contributes 2 points 2. Successful completion of a secondary or post-secondary computer course featuring at least 25 hours of instruction in the last three years contributes 1 point per course, to a maximum of 2 points You might also be interested in . . . Engineering (Applied Science) New Media Communications and Design Diploma Science, Associate Degree University-level computer science courses University Transfer First-Year Science Important dates Fall term Classes: September 7, 2010 December 17, 2010 (includes exams) Spring term Classes: January 4, 2011 May 6, 2011 (includes exams) Study break: February 14 18, 2011
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