Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

State Board Approved Date:	April 5, 2007
Implementation Date:	Spring 2008
Last Updated:	09/26/07

Technical Certificate of Credit Standard

þState Standard o Institutionally Developed College: n/a

Program Name:	Computer Hardware and Network Technician
Major Code:	5BI1
CIP Code:	470104
PAS Code / PAS Group Name:	0360 - Computer Information Systems
Proposed Implementation Date for Newly Consolidated TCC:	Spring 2007
Proposed Termination Date for Consolidated TCCs:	Spring 2008
Curriculum Program Specialist:	Frances Roberson

Program Description:

The Computer Hardware and Network Technician certificate provides to enhance students skills in the microcomputer and Local Area Network support and maintenance industry. Completers will have the necessary skills for entry-level positions in Computer Hardware Installation and Help Desk Support.

Curriculum

Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
CIS 103	Operating Systems Concepts	4	4	0	8	6	Standard
CIS 106	Computer Concepts	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
CIS 122	Microcomputer Installation and Maintenance	4	6	0	10	7	Standard
SCT 100	Introduction to Microcomputers	1	4	0	5	3	Standard
CIS 1140	Networking Fundamentals	4	4	0	8	6	Standard
CIS 2149	Imple. MS Windows Professional	4	4	0	8	6	Standard
CIS 265	Microcomputer Troubleshooting	4	6	0	10	7	Standard
CIS 286	Prep for A+ Certification	4	6	0	10	7	Standard
XXX xxx	Elective	0+	0+	0+	5+	5	Elective
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		30+	34+	0+	69+	52

Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		No
Test:		Asset
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		No
If yes, explain:

Major Code	Replacing TCC(s)	College(s) Offering
ANC1	A+/Net+ Technician	Atlanta
HSR1	Hardware Specialist	DeKalb

Posted: 09/26/07