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Computing Support

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Computing Support

Nasivvik Adult Education Centre, KANGIQSUJUAQ

Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS)

1,800 hours

Program Description

Are you interested in new technologies? Do you like to research information and solve problems? This program is for you!

Why apply?

As a computer support student, you will develop skills related to customer communication and support in the workplace. In addition, you will learn how to perform network management tasks, such as:

  • Analyzing the architecture and operation of computer systems;
  • Developing programs;
  • Installing hardware and software;
  • Managing access privileges and setting up shared resources on a network;
  • Troubleshooting and optimizing the performance of computer workstations.

What kind of work does this program lead to?

This program leads to positions such as:

  • Computer network technician
  • User support technician
  • Repair technician for household and business electronics
  • Network administrator

Admission requirements

Candidates must meet one of the criteria below.

Secondary School Diploma

Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an Attestation of Equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree.

16 years old with Secondary IV credits

Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition of equivalent learning.

18 years old with functional prerequisites

Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test, or recognition of equivalent learning.

Functional prerequisite:

  • Language of Instruction

Adult Sector: 3103-3 (3071-3)
Youth Sector: 632-406

  • Mathematics

Adult Sector: 4151-1 (4101-2)
Youth Sector: 063-414   563-414   064-426   564-426   065-426   565-426

Secondary III credits

Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.

Program Content

See all the block of hours below.

Code

 

 Statement of competency
 Hours

 

 Credits

 
962-012 Determine their suitability for the occupation and the training process 30 2
962-025 Analyze the architecture and operation of computer systems 75 5
962-038 Exploit the possibilities of operating systems using older technology 120 8
962-043 Apply a problem-solving method 45 3
962-052 Research information 30 2
962-068 Develop a utility program 120 8
962-074 Interact in various work situations 60 4
962-088 Exploit the possibilities of application software 120 8
962-096 Exploit the possibilities of operating systems using recent technology 90 6
962-106 Create and use a database 90 6
962-116 Install the hardware and software of a computer 90 6
962-122 Manage their time 30 2
962-135 Communicate in French 75 5
962-148 Manage access to the resources of a network 120 8
962-157 Install the shareable resources of a network 105 7
962-166 Exploit the possibilities of telecommunications facilities 90 6
962-173 Manage their careers 45 3
962-186 Troubleshoot a computer problem 90 6
962-194 Optimize the performance of a computer 60 4
962-205 Provide technical support at a telephone help desk 75 5
962-218 Ensure the proper operation of computers in the workplace 120 8
962-228 Provide service to clients in the workplace 120 8
1800 120