Computer Network Electronics Support Technician (Certificate)

Total Credits:	34+
Credential:	Certificate in Computer Network Electronics Support Technician
Program Code:	CNET.CERT
CIP:	11.1001

Overview

Employers value Industry certifications in addition to the Camosun credentials. This program focuses on several industry recognized certifications and takes a practical career-oriented approach to learning with emphasis on the installation, repair and maintenance of computers, servers, computer networks and electronic systems. Students have an opportunity to graduate after the first year of studies or to continue on for the third academic term.

Internship is an optional component. Internship is work experience that can enable the student to experience different employment fields and can often lead to continuing employment.

Career/Academic Advancement Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for employment in both public and private industries at the maintenance level of systems in areas such as:

installation and maintenance of small computer networking systems
maintenance and repair of personal computers
maintenance and repair of server systems
analog and digital circuit assembly, installation, repair and maintenance
installation, repair and maintenance of microprocessor based equipment
technical sales support
help desk

Graduates may also seek employment in roles such as computer technicians, electronics assemblers or installers, security systems technician. Students will have the option of taking vendor exams such as: CCENT, CompTIA A+, MS 70-740 and CET.

Admissions

One of:

C in English 12
C in ENGL 092
C in ENGL 103
C in ENGL 130
C in ENGL 142
C in ELD 092
C in ELD 097
C in ELD 103

And one of:

C in Pre-calculus 11 or Applications of Math 12 or Foundations of Math 11
C in MATH 072
C in MATH 073
C in MATH 075
C in MATH 077
C in MATH 135
C in MATH 137
C in MATH 139

Learning Outcomes

At the completion of the program students will be able to:

Install and maintain operating systems and server software and troubleshoot computer systems hardware.
Maintain and troubleshoot selected computer network systems.
Program simple embedded systems to meet a required specification.
Use data communication technologies in wired applications to create data transmission solutions.
Apply electronic fundamentals in the areas of circuit analysis, digital systems, microprocessors, and communications.
Analyze, troubleshoot, and solve technical problems related to electronic and computer systems.
Communicate and work effectively with team members, employers, technical and non-technical personnel.
Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct as an IT or electronics technician.

Curriculum

Year One

Academic Term One

All of:

CDEV WPS - Workplace Preparation Skills Credits: 0
ECET 190 - Electronics Project Credits: 3
ELEX 133A - Network Fundamentals Credits: 4
ELEX 138 - PC Workstation Fundamentals Credits: 3
ELEX 145 - DC Circuit Analysis & Devices Credits: 3
ELEX 160 - Digital Logic & Microprocessors Credits: 4

Academic Term Two

All of:

ELEX 133B - LAN Switching and Routing Credits: 4
ELEX 139A - PC Server Fundamentals Credits: 3
ELEX 146 - AC Circuit Analysis & Devices Credits: 4
ELEX 150 - Data Transmission Credits: 3
ENGL 170 - Technical & Professional Communication 1 Credits: 3

Optional Program Credential Designation

Internship

All of:

ELEX 104 - Work Term 1 Credits: 4