The PC Technician Certificate will prepare the student who has a high degree of computer aptitude for an entry-level job in computer maintenance and network support.
Technicians in this field may be required to:
Maintain and troubleshoot microcomputers
Install and maintain microcomputer networks
Technicians in this field commonly experience:
work inside; offices, etc.
work under stress to meet deadlines
considerable paperwork
sometimes repetitive work required
overtime / night / weekend work sometimes necessary
work in conjunction with others
work under direct supervision
light lifting
Technicians in this field should have:
excellent communication skills - writing and speaking
ability to work with data (numbers, symbols, ideas and concepts)
ability to work well with people / diverse population
ability to reason and make rational judgments
ability to teach oneself and learn quickly
attention to detail
ability to follow a set procedure
self-discipline and self-motivation
perseverance and patience
Employment statistics for 2009 - 2011 PTC graduates:
100% placement rate
Graduates can expect continued education towards an Associates Degree
Some recent graduates have found work at: