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Submitter's Information
Name
Vicki Shipman
Title
CTE Project Manager
Region
Bay Area
College
Las Positas College
CTE Dean
CTE Dean's Name
Vicki Shipman
CTE Dean's Email
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Program Details
Program Title
Computer Network Technician
Submission Type
n/a
TOPs Code
Computer Networking (070810)
Projected Start Date
08/16/18
Catalog Description
The Computer Network Technician Program consists of foundation courses designed to teach the skills necessary to assist with designing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and repairing work station and network systems, network devices and servers; and providing information, support and/or recommendations regarding desktop installations and configurations. Network Technicians support internal users with their computer and/or telecom equipment, in person or remotely. Network Technicians troubleshoot software and hardware issues, perform repairs as needed, typically under the instructions of an IT Manager, or as requested by clients. They ensure that all transmission media, mostly cable links, are intact and offer quality uninterrupted communications. Career Opportunities in Computer Networking Technology include Computer Technician, Network Technician, Network Administrator, Computer Support Specialist, Cable Installer, Network Installer, Help Desk Support Specialist, Bench Technician.
Enrollment Completer Projections
25
Program Proposal Attributes
Program Award Type(s) (Check all that apply)
- Certificate of Achievement: 8 to fewer than 16 semester (or 12 to fewer than 24 quarter) units (B)
Program Goal
The Computer Network Technician Program consists of foundation courses designed to teach the skills necessary to assist with designing, configuring, installing, maintaining, and repairing work station and network systems, network devices and servers; and providing information, support and/or recommendations regarding desktop installations and configurations. Network Technicians support internal users with their computer and/or telecom equipment, in person or remotely. Network Technicians troubleshoot software and hardware issues, perform repairs as needed, typically under the instructions of an IT Manager, or as requested by clients. They ensure that all transmission media, mostly cable links, are intact and offer quality uninterrupted communications.
Course Units and Hours
Total Certificate Units (Minimum and Maximum)
17
Units for Degree Major or Area of Emphasis (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Total Units for Degree (Minimum and Maximum)
n/a
Course Report
Program Requirements Narrative
n/a
Program Requirements
Required Core Units
CNT 43 Professional Communications 4
CNT 50 Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems 2
or
CIS 65 Introduction to Desktop Operating Systems 2
CNT 51 CompTIA's A+ Certification Computer Technician 4
CNT 52 Networking Fundamentals 3
CNT 54 Administering Windows Client 4
Total Units 17
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Substantive Change.
Please list similar programs at other colleges in the service area which may be impacted, including the name of the college, the name of the program that may be impacted, the name of the person you contacted and the outcome of that contact.
Mon Khat, Chabot: no impact.
Bijan, DVC: no impact.
Richard Grotgut, DSN: no impact. Need more training centers and or qualified IT workers.
Submission Details
Published at
05/15/18 - 03:37 PM
Status
Recommended
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