Employment/Career Opportunities
This program prepares students for employment at the entry level as Computer Technicians, Network Technicians, and Network Administrators. A history of felony convictions or substance abuse may adversely affect your ability to gain employment in this field.

Salaries
Salaries for entry-level positions range from $16.46 - $27.12 per hour in the Tampa Bay area.

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Job Title
PC Technician (A+ Certification preparation is completed in the first term)

Concentration
Network Devices

Current Job Level
Entry Level

Job Description
Maintains, analyzes, troubleshoots, and repairs computer systems, hardware and computer peripherals. Documents, maintains, upgrades or replaces hardware and software systems. Assists in implementing custom configurations. Works under direct supervision. Reports to a manager.

Current Job Level
Intermediate Level

Job Description includes all the Entry Level duties as well as
It relies on limited experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Custom configurations are designed. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a manager.

Current Job Level
Senior Level

The job description includes all the Entry Level and Intermediate Level duties as well as
It relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals. Creativity is required. Custom configurations are frequently designed. Typically reports to a manager.

Function:

Install and Upgrade PC and Network Device Hardware
Maintain a Safe and Secure Work Environment
Manage, Administer and Secure Local Area Networks
Optimize Performance of LAN and Network Devices
Provide Customer Service and Support
Troubleshoot Problems

Alternate job titles associated with the critical work functions and skills displayed include:

Assembly Specialist
Assembly Technician
Configuration Specialist
Configuration Technician
Field Support Technician
Hardware & Software Specialist
Hardware & Software Technician
PC Engineer
PC Maintenance Specialist
PC Maintenance Technician
PC Specialist
Service Center Technician

Job Title
Network Support Technician

(Network+ Certification preparation is completed in the third Grading Period) ConcentrationNetwork InfrastructureCurrent Job LevelEntry Level

Job Description
Monitor and maintain the company’s network systems. Identifies, documents, and implements solutions to problems. Performs network back-ups and measures performance. Works under direct supervision. Typically reports to a manager.

Current Job Level
Intermediate Level

Job Description includes all the Entry Level duties as well as
Troubleshoots network systems when necessary and makes improvements to the network. It relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. Typically reports to a manager.

Current Job Level
Senior Level

The job Description includes all the Entry Level and Intermediate Level duties as well as
Performs a variety of complicated tasks. Typically reports to a manager.

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