Computer Systems Technician-2012/2013
Computer Systems Technician
Program Code:
CTN2
A Mandatory Mobile Computing (Laptop) Program
A Two-Year Ontario College Diploma Program
Program Code: CTN2
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September/January Admission
15 week terms
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates
Under the guidance of expert faculty, combined with the use of leading edge labs, the program emphasizes the hands-on installation and configuration of workstations, servers, and networking equipment. Students will also be expertly trained in current operating systems from Microsoft as well as Linux. The program also focuses in on the installation and configuration of web servers, database servers, mail servers, IT security, effective communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills.
Upon completion of the program, and in addition to the highly valued Ontario College Diploma, graduates should have the knowledge and skills to take exams for the following certification, if they choose to do so: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Graduates may also choose to apply the knowledge gained to prepare and test for other industry certifications, such as those offered by CompTIA, Microsoft, Dell, and VMWare.
A Two-Year Ontario College Diploma Program
Program Code: CTN2
Campus Code: LC (LC - London)
September/January Admission
15 week terms
Academic Calendars available at www.fanshawec.ca/academicdates
Contact
School of Information Technology: 519-452-4291Program Description
This program is one of a collection of IT programs at Fanshawe College that allow students to choose a field of study and program length after being exposed to the fundamentals of the IT industry. After the first level, students can choose from programs related to systems technology and networking, programming, web development or business information systems. After the second level, students can choose between the 2 or 3 year networking programs. All of these choices are part of the Fanshawe Connect approach to learning in which concepts are explained, demonstrated, guided and applied in classes that are an integration of instruction and practice. This is done in a consistent environment provided by laptops that students own.
The Computer Systems Technician program is a two year accredited Ontario College Diploma program which provides comprehensive training for students wishing to work in the high demand areas of workstation, server, application, network and security support. This program provides students the ability to think critically, solve problems, and acquire new skills quickly.Under the guidance of expert faculty, combined with the use of leading edge labs, the program emphasizes the hands-on installation and configuration of workstations, servers, and networking equipment. Students will also be expertly trained in current operating systems from Microsoft as well as Linux. The program also focuses in on the installation and configuration of web servers, database servers, mail servers, IT security, effective communication, problem solving, and teamwork skills.
Upon completion of the program, and in addition to the highly valued Ontario College Diploma, graduates should have the knowledge and skills to take exams for the following certification, if they choose to do so: Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA). Graduates may also choose to apply the knowledge gained to prepare and test for other industry certifications, such as those offered by CompTIA, Microsoft, Dell, and VMWare.
University Transfer Credits and Degree Completion
For information concerning the Degree Pathways for this program visit www.fanshawec.ca/degreepathways.Applicant Selection Criteria
Where the number of eligible applicants exceeds the available spaces in the program, the Applicant Selection Criteria will be:- Preference for Permanent Residents of Ontario.
- Receipt of Application by February 1st.
- Achievement in the Admission Requirements.
Note:
- **Students admitted to the Fanshawe College Pre-Technology and Academic and Career Entrance Technology stream programs are guaranteed admission the following year to an Information Technology career program provided that they successfully complete their Pre-Technology Ontario College Certificate or Academic and Career Entrance Certificate and fulfill any other specified conditions. Normally these students are admitted to their first choice program.
Other Information
- Students in this program will be required to take an online general education elective in level four.
- Students who successfully complete the requirements for an Ontario College Diploma from the Computer Systems Technician program and wish to continue in the third year of the Computer Systems Technology program to complete the requirements for an Ontario College Advanced Diploma must complete an "Application for Program Transfer" form available from the Office of the Registrar, Room E1012. Students graduating from the Computer Systems Technician program and entering the third year of the Computer Systems Technology program should be aware that co-op fees will apply and while students may complete one co-op term, students will not receive a co-op endorsed diploma.
- Graduates of the Fanshawe College Business Foundations Ontario College Certificate program can apply to Level 1 of the Computer Systems Technician Ontario College Diploma program and may be granted up to three internal credits towards this program.
