Networking Technology and PC Repair 

Program Fact Sheet 

Program Description

Suggested Prerequisites

Attendance

 

This program is designed to train students in the networking technologies used in both on-site and internet working areas.  The program is a certified Cisco Networking Academy, and students have the opportunity to become Cisco technicians.  A minimum average score of 80% is required to be maintained in the Cisco Networking Academy.  In addition, students will receive training to prepare them to take and pass CompTIA’s A+PC Repair Technician Certification and CompTIA’s Network± Networking certification.  This program is presented in a “self-paced” format; therefore, the success or failure of the student is completely in his/her own hands. 

 

 

Students should have the following skills and education prior to entry into this program:

1.       Keyboarding

2.       Mathematics of a 10th grade minimum level (Algebra I)

3.       Reading comprehension of at least a 10th grade level

4.       Have successfully completed English I & II.

5.       Be self motivated enough to be able to work on Computer-Based Tutorials and make reasonable progress.

6.       Must be of a mature nature so as not to disrupt the learning environment of fellow students.

 

 

High priority is placed on attendance. Reliability in the work place is the single most valued employee trait in today’s job market.  Punctuality is a component of attendance and equally important.

 

Student Organization

 

Business Professionals of America

Local Dues - $6.00

State & National Dues –

    $14.00

Professional dress required for

   monthly general meetings.

Participation is a course

   requirement

 

Training Overview

Required Supplies

 

Training is through the use of on-line curriculum developed by Cisco Systems, Inc. and Hewlett Packard Corp.  Both the networking and the PC Repair programs are composed of on-line lessons followed by exams.  Lessons also have “hands-on” components, where the student either runs a computer simulation or performs a task on an actual piece or equipment.  Because of the extensive reading and math required to be successful in the program, a minimum level of competency is highly recommended before entry into this program.  See “Suggested prerequisites.

 

(One) 2.5” 3-ring binders

Black pens

#2 pencils

Eraser

Notebook paper

 

Additional Information

 

 

• College Credit is available through Western Oklahoma State College.

 

• Students have the opportunity to obtain certification through Brainbench Certifications, Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology

Education, CompTIA and Cisco Systems. 

• Networking and PC Repair is a part of the Engineering & Technology Career Cluster.

 

Employment Opportunities

 

U.S. Department of Labor projects Networking to be one of the fastest growing jobs through the year 2010 with over 800,000 positions currently unfilled.

 

Typical Salary Ranges:

   PC Repair –

      $7-$9 locally

      $10-$13 major metro areas.

   Networking –

       $10-$12 locally

       $30,000-$45,000 annually 

              in major metro areas.

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Southwest Technology Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, 

  sex/gender, age, disability or veteran status.