Get the Skills to Become a Network Support Technician

Network Support Technician checking server hardware equipment of data center. — As a Network Support Technician, you will evaluate, troubleshoot, and maintain computer and network systems at an organization

24-Week^* Network Support Technician Training Program in British Columbia

Network Support Technicians play a crucial role in maintaining an organization’s network infrastructure, ensuring its performance, security, and reliability. They are the first line of defense when network issues arise, providing critical support to keep the organization’s operations running smoothly.

If you have a sharp mind and an ability to understand complex technology, and you’re looking to start a rewarding IT career in a short period of time, Cambria College’s Network Support Technician program could be an excellent opportunity for you.

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Becoming a Skilled Network Support Technician

This Network Support Technician Diploma program prepares students with the skills to install, manage, and maintain computers and network installations. The program provides hands-on networking, an understanding of communication and support training, and training on popular operating systems including Microsoft Windows 10 and Microsoft Windows Servers.

This program is eligible for up to $3,000 in scholarships.

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Get Certified & Stand Out to Employers

Courses within the program will prepare the students to write certification exams for the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) A+, Network+ and Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA).

Professional certifications can increase your employment opportunities, and put you a step ahead of other job applicants who may not be certified.

Course Breakdown

Course No.	Name of Subject	Code	Hours
1	Strategies for College Success	SFCS100	20
2	A+ Technical Hardware (220-1101)	NET110	80
3	A+ Technical Hardware (220-1102)	NET112	80
4	Administering Windows Server Hybrid Core Infrastructure (AZ-800)	NET114	80
5	Networking+ Level 1 (N10-008)	NET120	60
6	Introduction to Linux Level 1 (XK0-005)	NET130	60
7	Introduction to Cisco Networks (200-301)	NET134	60
8	Career Employment & Strategies	EMPL111	40

Program Duration

Total Program Hours	480
Total Program Length (Weeks)	24*

Admissions Requirements

High School Graduation or equivalent OR mature student status (19 years or older prior to starting the program)
Meet one of the following English Language Proficiency requirements:
a. Minimum Grade 12 English (Domestic Students)
b. For English as second language students;
i. International English Language Testing System (IELTS) overall band of 5.0 or higher, with a minimum 5.0 in each band,
ii. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL iBT) 38,
iii. Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL PBT 423-427
iv. Test of English for International Communication (TOEIC) 600,
v. Canadian English Language Proficiency Index Program (CELPIP) 6 or higher, with a minimum of 5.0 in all four skills,
vi. Canadian Academic English Language Assessment (CAEL): Score of 35 or higher with no sub score less than 35,
vii. Pearson Test of English (PTE): Score of 35 or higher,
viii. Cambridge English Language PET,
ix. Language Proficiency Index (LPI): Level 4 with an essay score of 26 or higher,
x. Duolingo English Test (DUOLINGO) 90
c. Pass the College’s English Assessment test with 60% or higher.

Learning Objectives

Upon successful completion of the program, you will be able to:

Support clients or organizations and teams by providing desktop and server support
Administer and implement processes for data backups and recovery systems
Monitor the performance and access of computer systems and networks
Identify organizations needs, map a plan and implement computer networking systems
Maintain, monitor and troubleshoot diagnostic problems with Windows, Linux and Cisco systems
Deploy and manage networking infrastructure for on-premise and cloud based environments
Understand and apply IT system and data security policies
Perform basic container operations and analyze storage issues and network resource issues
Project management and proposals for small to medium size IT endeavors
Knowledge surrounding organizational needs for hardware, software, networking, operating systems and various software applications including the installation and ongoing maintenance of these items
In-depth knowledge of Implementing Ethernet LANs, Implementing VLANs & STPs, IPv4 addressing & routing, OSPF’s IPv6’s·and Wireless LANs.

Program Fees

Domestic Students:

Application Fee: $250
Assessment Fee: $100
Tuition: $8,000
Textbooks: $460

Total: $8,810

International Students:

Application Fee: $500
Assessment Fee: $100
Tuition: $10,400
Textbooks: $460

Total: $11,460

Career Opportunities

Upon completion of the program, graduates can work as computer network technicians or below occupations list:

Data center operator
Local area network (LAN) administrator
Local area network (LAN) technician
Network administrator
Network support technician
System administrator

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For immediate questions, call your nearest Cambria College location today.

Richmond: (604) 242-4000
Surrey: (604) 416-5522
Vancouver: (604) 428-7500
Victoria: (778) 265-7547

*Program length when completed in normal time