Computer Systems Technician (Pembroke)

Computing Science

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Co-op type:

Optional

Skills students have at the start of co-op work term:

  • IT troubleshooting
  • IPv4 and IPv6
  • Network device installation, configuration, testing and troubleshooting (cisco)
  • Windows operating system installation and troubleshooting
  • Windows domain administration
  • PC software and hardware troubleshooting
  • Windows and Linux server administration
  • ITIL Service Management
  • Basic Python, SQL and database management
  • OSI/TCP/IP Networking models
  • Network routing protocols
  • Fundamentals of network security
  • Cloud basics

Suggested job titles:

  • Junior system and network installer and/or administrators
  • Technical support specialists
  • Customer service support representatives
  • Computer trainers
  • Hardware and software sales and support

Requirements to remain eligible for co-op:

Co-op students must maintain Co-op Eligibility at all times. In addition to maintaining Co-op Eligibility Criteria, students in this program must achieve:

  • A minimum GPA of 2.7

Additional Info:

  • This program offers one optional co-op work term.
  • If you are an international student enrolled in the co-op program, you are required to have a valid co-op work permit before starting your work term. You must apply for and receive a Social Insurance Number to work in Canada. You are encouraged to start the application process in your preparation term as government processing time can take up to 4 months or more. Please refer to the Algonquin College International Education Centre for more information.

Student Availability by Term:
  • Summer