Computer Systems Technician - Networking

Canadore College

Overview

Network technologies are used in every modern communication tool from computers to mobile phones, automobiles to home appliances. Train for this dynamic and in-demand field and learn to develop, maintain and support these networks.

Your Future Career

• Network administrator
• Network designer
• Security specialist
• Computer technician
• Support specialist

Learning Outcomes

Learning outcomes represent culminating demonstrations of learning and achievement. In addition, learning outcomes are interrelated and cannot be viewed in isolation of one another. As such, they should be viewed as a comprehensive whole. They describe performances that demonstrate that significant integrated learning by graduates of the program has been achieved.

The graduate has reliably demonstrated the ability to

1. Analyze and resolve information technology problems through the application of systematic approaches and diagnostic tools.

2. Support the implementation and administration of computer systems.

3. Support the implementation of networking solutions.

4. Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade components of computer systems.

5. Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain and upgrade components of networks.

6. Use a variety of scripting tools and languages to automate routine tasks.

7. Follow, monitor and document data storage procedures designed to ensure the integrity of information.

8. Apply knowledge of security issues to the implementation of information technology solutions.

9. Provide efficient and effective technical support to clients in a manner that promotes safe computing practices and reduces the risk of issue recurring.

10. Conform to workplace expectations found in information technology (IT) environments.

11. Contribute to the successful completion of the project applying the project management principles in use.

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