PROGRAM CONTENT: The program focuses on broad, transferable skills and stresses
understanding and demonstration of the information technology industry, planning, management, finance, technical and product skills, underlying principles of technology, labor issues, community issues and health, safety and environmental issues.

The program includes:
• Installation and set-up of components and peripherals
• Programming
• Operation
• Maintenance and servicing of computer systems
• Diagnosis and correction of operational problems
• Training in communication
• Leadership
• Human relations
•  Employability skills
•  Safe and efficient work practices

LENGTH OF PROGRAM: The entire program is 1650 hours, but students can earn a  certificate at the completion of the following OCP’s:

OCP A                     Help Desk Specialist                 450 hours
OCP B                     PC Electronics Installer                           150 hours
OCP C                     PC Technician                                         300 hours
OCP D                     Field Service Technician          300 hours
OCP E                     Digital Electronics Technician 450 hours

Minimum basic-skills grade levels required for awarding a Full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, and 9th grade in Reading and Language on the TABE Test.  

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES: Individuals could work practically in any kind of businesses, since computerized systems is part of the modern world.

SALARY: The median hourly salary ranges from $14.92 to $17.99.

NOTE: Different kinds of Financial Aid are available to eligible students and eligible programs. Applications and information regarding financial aid resources may be obtained from the Financial Aid Office.