Computer – Systems Technician

Fanshawe College

Program Overview

If you’re interested in embarking on an in-demand, technology career and want to learn what it takes to provide enterprise-level front-line support, enroll in Fanshawe’s Computer Systems Technician IT program. This diploma will help develop your skills in order to manage and support users while supporting and liaising with other members of an IS team.

Courses

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Group 1

Course Code Course Name Course Credits
BUSI-1156 Strategies for Success 1
INFO-1280 Network-Fundamentals 5
INFO-1248 Data Centre Infrastructure 3
INFO-1291 Database-Fundamentals 3
INFO-1292 MS Applications for IT 3
INFO-1246 Operating Systems-Windows 1 3

 

Group 2

TAKE WRIT-1043 OR WRIT-1034

WRIT-1043 Reason & Writing 1 for IT 3
WRIT-1034 Reason & Writing 1-EAP 4

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Course Code Course Name Course Credits

INFO-3176

Network-Routing & Switching 5
MGMT-3052 Understanding Workplace Behaviours 3
INFO-1167 Business At the Speed of Light 3
INFO-3148 Operating Systems-Windows 2 4
INFO-1249 Programming Fundamentals 3
SRTY-1023 Security-Fundamentals

3

Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:

Course Code Course Name Course Credits
INFO-1250 Operating Systems-Linux 1 2
INFO-3150 Operating Systems-Linux 2 2
INFO-3180 Network-Enterprise Technologies 5
COMM-3077 Communications for IT 3
INFO-3152 Automation for Information Systems 3
INFO-3179 Operating Systems-Windows 3 3
INFO-3153 Business Continuity & Disaster Recovery 3

Gen Ed – Take a 3 credit General Education elective course
Take all of the following Mandatory Courses:
Group 1

Course Code Course Name Course Credits
MGMT-3036 Professional Development-Career Planning 3
INFO-3151 Service Desk & User Support 3
INFO-3178 Network-VoIP Operations 3
SRTY-3010 Security-Supporting the Edge 3

 

Group 2

Take INFO-5152 OR INNV-1001

INFO-5152 Technical Projects 6
INNV-1001 Innovation Applications 3

Gen Ed – Electives
Take 3 General Education Credits
Normally taken in Level 4

  1. Identify, analyze, develop, implement, verify and document the requirements for a computing environment;
  2. Contribute to the diagnostics, troubleshooting, documenting and monitoring of technical problems using appropriate methodologies and tools;
  3. Implement and maintain secure computing environments;
  4. Implement robust computing system solutions through validation testing that aligns with industry best practices;
  5. Communicate and collaborate with team members and stakeholders to ensure effective working relationships;
  6. Select and apply strategies for personal and professional development to enhance work performance;
  7. Apply project management principles and tools when working on projects within a computing environment;
  8. Adhere to ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements and/or principles in the development and management of computing solutions and systems;
  9. Assist with the implementation of computer systems and cloud solutions;
  10. Install, configure, troubleshoot, maintain, upgrade and decommission computing system infrastructures;
  11. Automate routine tasks using scripting tools and programming languages;
  12. Install and monitor a database management system in response to specified requirements;
  13. Provide technical support for computing system infrastructures that aligns with industry best practice.

Admission Requirements

OSSD with courses from the College (C), University (U),
University/College (M), or Open (O) stream WITH:
– Any Grade 12 English (C) or (U)
– Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Academic and Career Entrance Certificate (ACE)
OR
Ontario High School Equivalency Certificate (GED) AND:
– Any Grade 11 or Grade 12 Mathematics* (C), (U), or (M)
OR
Mature Applicant with standing in the required courses stated above
Note:
*Applicants who lack the required Mathematics may still gain eligibility for admission by completing appropriate prior upgrading.

Programs Details

Program Code : CTN2

Credential : Post Secondary Diploma (2-year)

Duration : 60 weeks

Intakes - Open

Sept 2024
London South Campus
Jan 2025
Woodstock/Oxford Regional Campus
May 2025
London Downtown Campus
Simcoe/Norfolk Regional Campus

Tuition Fee

  • London Campus $31278.28  CAD / Year
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