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Information Technology Support Certificate
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The Information Technology Certificate Program offered by Blue Quills First Nations College is intended to provide students with a foundation of basic applications, computer trouble-shooting and network skills.
Students completing this program will be better prepared to pursue more advanced training in the field of information technology.
Completion of this program will make the graduate more attractive to potential employers looking for affordable entry-level resource people.
For students that have successfully completed the full first year program we can offer an opportunity to participate in an unpaid 2nd Year Extended Work Experience/Practicum.
The students spend the year in a mentorship based environment assisting with the normal day-to-day operations at the institution. The experience includes user support, hardware repair & maintenance, network support and some applied applications. This REAL work experience provides the students with an opportunity to further develop and strengthen the skills they learned in the first year program
Students should have Grade 12 or equivalent.
Student MUST possess strong reading & comprehension skills.
Student MUST have some basic computer knowledge and keyboarding (typing) skills, previous computer courses are a definite asset.
Students MUST pass an evaluation process. This evaluation will include interviews, testing and some written essay work..
Student SHOULD be a self starter.
Students MAY be asked to provide of a letter of reference/recommendation that addresses or verifies the student’s computer skills/experience (at a minimum passed a Basic/Introductory Computer course).
It is VERY STRONGLY SUGGESTED that students have their own computer at home. Students without a system at home will be at a significant disadvantage
INTERNSHIPS (call the IT Lab about availability)
Over the last two years we have been in a position to be able to provide an Intern Training Position(s) through Keewatin Academy of Information Technology in LaRonge, Saskatchewan. These PAID Project positions work a 35 hour week for 13 to 16 weeks (dependent on the program details). (starting in September & December)
The Intern(s) spend half a day doing the Cisco Systems ITE 1 training which is based on the COMPTIA APlus Certification and half a day providing support services at the college. The coursework includes online lessons, lectures and testing. They will have access to local equipment for the practical labs portion of the course. Successful Interns may secure financial support to write the APlus exam(s).
Interns that started in September and were successful in the ITE1 program MAY have an opportunity for a Second Project Position and the Cisco ITE2 training in December.
Primary Requirements for Internship
16 to 30 year of age
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