PC Repair & Network Cabling
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Program Highlights:
In this one-year NYSED Approved CTE Program, students perform live customer work through a student-operated simulated computer repair business. This program gives students the knowledge, abilities, and customer relations skills needed for entry-level employment in the field. Students develop individual and team skills as they troubleshoot and solve networking issues. Course expectations require online participation. Networking experience prior to program admission would benefit students.
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Units of Study
Network Technician
Stand alone 1 year course and highly recommended prior to CISCO Academy
PC Core Service (A+ Certification)
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- Installation, Repair & Upgrading
- Safety & Preventive Maintenance
- Customer Satisfaction
Operating Systems (A+ Certification)
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- Function, Structure, Operation and File Management
- Memory Management
- Basic Networking
- Networking for PC Repair
Networking Overview (Network+ and CCNA Certifications)
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- OSI Model and Industry Standards
- Network Topologies
- Basic Wireless Networking
- IP Addressing, Including Subnet Masks
- Basic Network Design/Installation
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Career Connections
- Computer Repair Specialist
- Help Desk Technician
- Program Analyst
- System Analyst/Computer Scientist Trainee
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College Programs
- Computer Information Systems
- Computer Repair Technology
- Computer Science
- Programming and Systems
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High School Credit
- 3.0 CTE—Only offered in the afternoon
- 3.0 CTE—Only offered in the afternoon
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College—Dual Enrollment
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Items to Consider
Successful students:
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- Have a solid foundation in networking prior to program admission
- Work online to learn content
- Organize/plan for large-scale projects
- Work independently and in small and large groups
- See a project through from concept development to completion
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