Computer Engineering Technician | Northern College of Applied Arts and Technology Ontario

ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY AND TRADES

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Program Information:


Program Title:	Computer Engineering Technician	Program Status:	Open

Credential Earned:	Ontario College Diploma	Delivery:	Full-Time

Program Codes:	NORT-T100 (PC)	Program Length:	4 Semesters
	NORT-T103 (KL)

Program Description:

Computers and network systems are everywhere: in industry, business, vehicles, law enforcement, laboratories and homes. Computer engineering technicians are needed to support them! This program addresses many applications for computers including business analysis, networking and system security. Computer Engineering Technicians maintain software, systems and networks to improve life for society. This program prepares students to write exams for certifications such as Cisco (CCNA), CCNA Security, Networks +, A+ Certification, Server+ and Linux + Certification.

Career Opportunities:

Northern College graduates are able to develop and maintain networks, systems and programs for both business and industry. Graduates can expect to find employment in the following fields/positions:

Programmer / Analyst
System / Network Administrator
Telecommunications
Municipalities
Boards / organizations

Admission Requirements:

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD).
Grade 12 English (C, U)
Grade 12 Math (C, U)

Or equivalent.

Or mature student status (an applicant who does not have a high school diploma or equivalent, and will have reached the age of 19 years on or before the start of the program). Mature students must undergo academic testing prior to admission into a program. Call the Admissions Office at 705-235-7222 for more details. Note: Academic prerequisites for this program may be obtained free of charge through Academic Upgrading. Refer to the Post-Secondary Preparation section in this calendar for more details.

Program of Studies:

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Semester 1 CM1903 Communications I - Model A GN1033 Health and Safety IN1104 IT Essentials I IN3263 Embedded Programming and Networks IN3324 Cisco Networking I MA1004 Mathematics of Finance I	Semester 2 CM2903 Communications II - Model A IN2104 IT Essentials II IN3045 Intermediate Programming I IN4324 Cisco Networking II MA2033 Mathematics of Finance II EL- 1003 Elective I
Semester 3 CM3103 Report Writing I GN2133 Law and Ethics IN2105 Markup Languages IN3193 Database Management IN3244 Operating Systems I IN5324 Cisco Networking III	Semester 4 ET6073 Voice and Data Cabling IN2004 Systems Security IN4105 Internet Programming IN4254 Operating Systems II IN6003 Systems Analysis IN6324 Cisco Networking IV

Testimonials:

"Over the past several years, our company has hired many Northern College Computer Technology graduates. Currently, of the ten technicians on our staff, seven are graduates of a computer course at Northern College. The reason we keep hiring the Northern graduates is because we are always pleased with the skills and training that they show up with. Whenever I see a resume showing a person to have graduated from a Northern College computer course with decent marks, I know I can expect a well educated technician."

Phil Barton, Manager
Lucid Networks Corporation

“I had chosen the Computer Engineering Technician Program at Northern College because of all the opportunities it would afford me after graduation. My program taught me a lot about the technology industry, and I felt prepared when it was time to enter the work force. I felt like I had received a well rounded education. I graduated from the Computer Engineering Technician 2-Year Program in April of 2011. I had found employment in my new field even before my graduation had been completed. In the short 8 months of being employed I have moved up within the company and am now an I.T.Service Manager for a computer networking company in charge of 9 technicians. I know that the experiences I have had in my current position, along with my Computer Engineering Technician Diploma, will allow me to continue to grow as a professional.”

Ted Gooch
I.T.Support Technician/Service Manager, Lucid Networks Corporation

“Northern College's Computer Science program gave me the knowledge and troubleshooting skills required to join the IT world with confidence. Along with the real-world experiences imparted by the professors, I was able to apply what I had learned to my new job as an IT technician, which I obtained shortly after graduating. I was also prepared to tackle numerous CompTIA and Cisco certifications, which are a must if you want to climb the proverbial IT ladder faster."

Francois Sauve