Program Overview

Computer Automated Systems Technician

Diploma

School of Computing and Digital Innovation

Overview

Are you passionate about computers and technology? Do you have an interest in how smart devices and the Internet work? Are you finding yourself reviewing the newest and latest technology? If so, Saskatchewan Polytechnic's Computer Automated Systems Technician diploma program at Regina Campus will immerse you in the latest computer and automated technologies.

Start Date and Length

• Start date: September
• Length: 64 weeks

Locations

• Regina

Admissions

Admission Requirements

• Grade 12 with Workplace and Apprenticeship Math 30 or Foundations of Math 20 or Pre-Calculus 20, or
• Computer Automated Systems Technician (CAST) certificate, or
• Telecommunications Networking Technician (TNT) certificate
• English Language Requirement

Alternative Admission

Applicants who do not possess the academic qualifications for a program may be admitted if evidence of probable success can be established through an alternative admission assessment. Applicants are automatically considered for alternative admission. However, some specific admission requirements may still need to be met.

ACCUPLACER

• 250 Arithmetic
• 247 Quantitative Reasoning, Algebra, and Statistics
• 250 Reading
• 245 Writing

Post-secondary

Some programs allow applicants to meet the admission grade level requirement using 15 approved post-secondary credits. Review additional information.

Tuition and Fees

• Year 1: $6,770
• Year 2: $6,360

Courses

Year 1 - Semester 1

• DSGN-108: 3D Fabrication and Design (4 credits)
• ELEC-150: Passive Direct Current (DC) Circuits 1 (3 credits)
• ELEC-151: Passive Direct Current (DC) Circuits 2 (3 credits)
• ELEC-152: Passive Alternating Current (AC) Circuits 1 (3 credits)
• ELEC-153: Passive Alternating Current (AC) Circuits 2 (3 credits)
• ELTR-135: Active Components and Circuits (4 credits)
• MATH-158: Mathematics (3 credits)
• ORTN-102: Orientation to Industry (2 credits)

Year 1 - Semester 2

• CNET-113: A+ Cisco IT Essentials 1 (4 credits)
• CNET-114: A+ Cisco IT Essentials 2 (4 credits)
• COOS-101: LINUX+ (4 credits)
• ELTR-137: Digital Integrated Circuits 1 (4 credits)
• ELTR-138: Digital Integrated Circuits 2 (3 credits)
• SHOP-144: Fabrication Techniques (4 credits)
• TCOM-105: Communications for Technicians (2 credits)

Year 2 - Semester 3

• COM-200: Business Communications (3 credits)
• CWEB-100: Software Applications (3 credits)
• ELTR-148: Electronic Communication Principles 1 (3 credits)
• INDG-100: Introduction to Indigenous Studies (1 credit)
• IOT-100: Internet of Things Fundamentals (4 credits)
• PROJ-213: Project (2 credits)
• TELE-113: Optical Fiber Basics (3 credits)
• TELE-115: Networking Essentials 1 (3 credits)
• TELE-116: Networking Essentials 2 (3 credits)

Year 2 - Semester 4

• BUS-203: Entrepreneurship for Engineering Technologies (2 credits)
• ELTR-113: Electronic Telecommunication Principles 1 (4 credits)
• ELTR-149: Electronic Communication Principles 2 (3 credits)
• IOT-101: Internet of Things Security (4 credits)
• MATH-204: Business Mathematics (3 credits)
• PROJ-108: Troubleshooting and Project (3 credits)
• SHOP-145: Installation Practices (4 credits)
• TELE-114: Wireless Systems (2 credits)

Get Credit for What You Know

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition

Saskatchewan Polytechnic recognizes that adults learn in many different ways. This includes acquiring knowledge and skills through life and work experience or non-formal training.

Transfer Credit

Many Sask Polytech students benefit from transferring course credit. You may be eligible to transfer credit to Sask Polytech or to another college or university.

Accreditation

Technology Accreditation Canada (TAC) accredits the program at the Technician level.

Related Programs

• Computer Engineering Technology
• Computer Networking Technician

Additional Information

• Program Head: Heath Armbruster, A.Sc.T., CFOT
• School of Computing and Digital Innovation

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves students through applied learning opportunities on Treaty 4 and Treaty 6 Territories and the homeland of the Métis.