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Obtain Computer Repair Certification and Open the Doors to an In-Demand Career |
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| Date Added: August 12, 2011 06:35:47 AM | |
| Author: Jason White | |
| Category: Education | |
In today’s world, computers are used for everything. From browsing the Internet for information on a college that you wish to attend, to producing reports for multi-billion dollar companies and creating entire newspapers with a few clicks of a mouse, the computer’s reach is beyond anything the electronics world has ever seen. The machine has an endless number of uses and sometimes the amount that a computer is used can wear it down. Other times, we unknowingly download a virus and a computer repair and maintenance professional who has obtained computer repair certification must step in to help us diagnose and fix the problem. The first step these computer repair and maintenance professionals take is identifying why the machine has crashed or what has reduced its performance. They then go onto fix the issues and ensure the client understands what has happened and how it can be avoided in the future. This professional must also understand anti-virus software and have the ability to deal with spyware, which is malicious software that collects information from the infected computer-adware and auto-loads ads that come with a software installation. In addition, as a computer repair professional, he or she may install and configure any piece of hardware that a client wants to synch to the computer’s database. These pieces of hardware may include cell phones or smart phones as well as printers or fax machines. In addition to working hands-on with clients, professionals in computer maintenance and repair also find jobs in: sales and service, personal computer bench repair, upgrades and maintenance, operation and maintenance of computerized manufacturing equipment, and consumer electronic equipment sales and service. Those interested in a career in this field must attend a computer repair program such as Centennial College’s one year Computer Repair and Maintenance undertaking, which results in an Ontario College certificate. Covering a combination of business and computer-related courses, the training at Centennial College ensures students are work-ready upon graduation. Part of student training in the computer repair program includes installing, maintaining and applying trouble-shooting techniques. Courses within the program include: PC Hardware (concentrates on understanding terminology, how to perform fundamental tasks, and advanced configuration and troubleshooting); Networking Technologies (offers fundamental information behind LANs, WANs and their technologies); Electricity for Computer Systems (students will experience a combination of theory and lab while they learn the fundamental principles and theories of DC and AC circuits); and more. Meanwhile, business courses include: Customer Skills, Communication Skills for Computer Repair and Networking and more. Those interested in applying for the computer repair program must possess at minimum an Ontario Secondary School Diploma or equivalent or be 19 years of age or older. They must also have obtained the compulsory English 12C or U credit or skills assessment, or equivalent and the Math 11M or U, or 12C or U or skills assessment, or equivalent. |
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