Program Overview

Computer Systems Technician Program

The Computer Systems Technician program is designed to prepare students for a career in the dynamic and expanding field of client/server computing, cloud computing, O/S virtualization, enterprise networks, administration, and Internet management.

Overview

This program will equip students with the skills necessary to fill the role of technical support in the Information Technology industry. Students will complete a work placement component, which provides on-the-job training with a local company in their final semester. The program is well-suited for individuals interested in computers but not in math, physics, or electronics.

Program Details

• Code: 1108
• Start Date: January 2026, January 2027, September 2026
• Credential: Ontario College Diploma
• Campus: Kingston
• Program Length: 2 Years
• Delivery: Full-Time
• Open for international students

Program Highlights

Students will receive hands-on training in:

• Computer hardware
• Applied Internet technology
• Software installation
• Scripting procedures
• Diagnostics
• Network installation
• Operating systems
• Maintenance
• User support
• Website administration
• Operating system virtualization

Program Outline

Semester 1

• COMM 1007: Technical Communications
• MATH 1004: Technical Mathematics
• COMP 1016: Introduction to C++ Programming
• COMP 1017: Networking 1
• COMP 1020: Databases 1
• GENE: General Education Course

Semester 2

• COMP 1025: Computer Hardware Systems
• COMP 3014: Networking 2
• COMP 66: OS Scripting
• COMP 1023: Dev Ops
• COMP 83: Linux 1
• COMP 1022: Windows 1
• GENE: General Education Course

Semester 3

• CARE 10: Career Strategies for Computing Professionals
• COMP 106: Technical Support Procedures
• COMP 77: Cloud Computing 1
• COMP 2012: Cloud Scripting
• COMP 2011: Windows 2
• COMP 68: Linux 2
• COMP 2021: Networking 3

Semester 4

• COMP 207: Cloud Computing 2
• COMP 2016: Networking 4
• COMP 2014: Internet of Things
• GENE Online: General Education Online

Level 4 Placement (Choose 1)

• COMP 63: Work Placement
• COMP 163: Work Experience

Requirements

Admission Requirements

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) with the majority of Grade 11 and 12 courses at the C, U, or M level, including:
  • Grade 12 English at the C or M level
  • Grade 11 Math at the C or U level

Other Requirements

Technical Requirements

• Students require their own laptop computer with:
  • CPU: i5 minimum, i7 recommended
  • RAM: 8GB RAM minimum, 16GB recommended
  • Hard drive: 256GB SSD minimum, 512GB recommended
  • Webcam and microphone (built-in or external)
  • Operating System: Windows 11

Placement

• Students have a placement during the final 4th semester for 2 days per week.
• Students find their own placement with the assistance of a faculty coordinator.
• The faculty coordinator approves and monitors the placement.

Fees

Canadian Students

• Tuition: $2,721.36 CAD
• Program Fees: $60.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $1,617.67 CAD
• Total: $4,399.03 CAD

International Students

• Tuition: $16,920.00 CAD
• Program Fees: $60.00 CAD
• Ancillary Fees: $2,385.78 CAD
• Total: $19,365.78 CAD

Career Opportunities

• Prospects for employment and advancement in the Information Technology industry are excellent.
• CST graduates are employed in:
  • Hardware/software support
  • Network administration
  • Help desk support
  • Internet resource management
  • Network support and installation
  • Network design
• Our graduates find employment in:
  • Government
  • Corporations
  • Military
  • Hospitals
  • Education sector

Testimonials

"I don't know where to begin when someone asks me to reflect on my experiences at SLC. There were so many! I am currently working at Google, Inc., and much of what I am doing here is possible because of what I learned in the Computer Networking & Technical Support program." - Janet Cameron

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