This two-year program focuses on the computer networking skills required to install and use computer applications and operating systems and to manage a network. Instruction includes how to set up and configure network hardware and software, install and configure the TCP/IP protocol on workstations and servers, troubleshoot and maintain a network station server, work in a team setting, and use HTML.

Program Outcomes

Gain experience in many aspects of the computer networking field:

• Demonstrate knowledge of basic computer hardware

• Demonstrate knowledge of productivity software

• Apply knowledge of networking protocols, media, hardware, and architecture

• Install and configure the TCP/IP protocol

• Apply networking troubleshooting knowledge

• Demonstrate knowledge of network operating systems

• Apply knowledge of computer facilities management

• Demonstrate knowledge of maintaining and upgrading a network

• Demonstrate knowledge of network security

• Demonstrate customer service skills

Program Requirements

• Students in 10th grade or higher

• Satisfactory performance in:

• Attendance

• Discipline

• Academic subjects

• Sufficient aptitude and ability for completion of the chosen sequence

• Parental approval

• Physical capability to pursue the chosen career

• Approval of the principal of CAT-S

• Ability to accept and follow directions

• Teacher recommendation

• Keyboarding (course Q65000) required

Employment Opportunities

• Computer Network Administrator

• Computer Network Technician

• Help Desk Analyst

• User Support Analyst

Related Careers

• Data Administrator

• IT Train

• Telecommunications Analyst

• Systems Administrator

• IT Asset Manager

• Contract Administrator

• Project Manager

• Web Site Administrator

• Network Security systems analyst