Computer Maintenance Technology

Upon successful completion of all Computer Maintenance Technology certificate program graduates will be able to:

• Differentiate and understand the role and function of various current and emerging technologies, including, but not limited to, computer hardware and networking.
• Describe basic computer organization and the relationship between hardware components and the operating system.
• Differentiate and apply the basic technologies used in local- and wide-area networks.
• Demonstrate skills in installation, configuration, maintenance, troubleshooting, and upgrade of computer operating systems at both the workstation and server levels.
• Demonstrate competency in installing, repairing, servicing, troubleshooting, and upgrading computers and peripheral equipment from the PC technician’s point of view.
• Demonstrate proficiency in installation, maintenance, upgrade, and troubleshooting of computer operating systems from the PC technician’s point of view.

Graduates of this program may be employed as computer support specialists, field service representatives, research and laboratory technicians, and frequently as computer and networking engineers. Some of the work tasks may include technical assistance, support, design, and testing of computers and network systems.

Actual work settings depend on the type of work of specialty of the technician or computer engineer. Job opportunities exist in manufacturing companies, public utilities, business and engineering consulting firms, and government agencies.