Computer Networking Technology CIP Code11.0901 – Competency RecordsPossible CareersComputer Network SpecialistComputer Network ArchitectsInformation Security AnalysisHelpdesk TechnicianData Cable TechnicianPC & Hardware RepairPotential CertificationsTestOut IT Fundamentals ProTestOut Client ProTestOut PC ProTestOut Network ProTestOut Security ProCompTIA IT FundamentalsCompTIA Network+CompTIA A+CompTIA Security+ Employability: Interviewing SkillOSHA-10Articulated CreditsLocal Articulation Agreements Mr. BridgehouseProgram OverviewThe Computer Networking program centers on networks and the computer devices that comprise a typical network. This includes building, maintaining, and supporting computer network systems. Completion of this program provides the foundation for beginning a career in Information Technology (IT). With a solid understanding of network fundamentals, a variety of careers related to information technology are possible. These careers include desktop support, network engineering and administration, computer forensics, and IT security.Industry certifications align with CompTIA including A+, Network+ and Security+. Students have the opportunity to pursue Microsoft Technology Associate Certifications including Windows Operating System Fundamentals, Networking Fundamentals, and Security Fundamentals. Other Industry Certifications to pursue include Cisco Certified Networking Associate (CCNA).Final two (2) years of this program align with the Harrisburg Area Community College’s Computer Networking Technology Associate Degree program. Students may have the opportunity to earn upwards of 20+ college credits towards their Associate degrees. Skill Alignment Chart (Click to Expand)Educational & Physical AttributesExpectationsProgram Safety & Physical ConsiderationsAbility to work independentlyAbility to work as a team memberGood eye/hand coordinationSafety equipment wornEssential APTITUDES for this lab–Recommended LevelsEye/hand coordinationFinger dexterityKeyboarding skillsSocial perceptivenessResource managementActive listening and speaking skillsSpatial awarenessReading Explain the main ideas or draw accurate conclusions after reading textFollow a complex multi–step procedure independentlyEvaluate how key words, phrases, and acronyms shape meaning in textsComprehend written text and apply it to understand tables, charts, maps, and other visualsLearn and apply content–specific symbols correctlyApply content–specific vocabulary correctlyIdentify and explain how different ideas connect throughout textRead and understand diagnostic and schematic data to solve a problemCompare & contrast information in a textSummarize information from different written resourcesBy the end of grades 9–10 & 11–12 read & comprehend technical texts independently & proficientlyTextbook: Data, Voice, and Video Cabling, Third Edition, Average grade reading level: 14.7Textbook: CompTIA A+: A Comprehensive Approach, Average grade reading level: 15.5WritingProduce clear & coherent writingDevelop and strengthen writing by brainstorming, revising, editing & rewritingWrite with awareness to audience using program–specific vocabularyWrite routinely over short/long time frames for a range of tasks, purposes & audiencesClearly convey with precision step–by–step work completedUse technology to produce, publish or share writingMath LevelsNumbers and Operations:Grade 6 – Fluency in operations with whole numbers and decimalsGrade 6 – Representing negative numbersGrade 6 – Whole number exponentsGrade 7 – Percent and ratio problemsAlgebra 1 – Problem solving with real world units, including conversionsMeasurement:NG – Units: English Metric Precision: Nearest foot or meterAlgebraic Concepts:Grade 6 – One–step equation solutions – one variable with all non–negative componentsGrade 7 – Two–step equation solutions – one variableGeometric Concepts:Grade7 – Scale drawings of geometric figuresGeometry – Scale models and drawingsData and Probability:Grade 6 – Mean, median, mode, range, interquartile range, and mean absolute deviationAlgebra 1 – Interpret data on various displays – use to make predictionsTheory Time2.5–3 hours/dayHomeworkAbout 2 hours/weekStudyingCompleting assigned projects/labsLab Time2.5–3 hours/dayTestsAbout 1 hour/weekPre–assessment (each semester)Chapter testsNOCTI (mandatory for all CTE programs)POS Academics and Electives RecommendedCollege Prep English & Math are a component of the DCTS programOptional Math & English College in the High SchoolStudy & Other SkillsAbility to multitaskUnderstand and perform multi–step directions/tasksNote taking skillsTechnology Skills/KnowledgeUse and navigate school–issued laptopWeb navigationEmail managementNavigate learning management system and instructional technology toolsVideo conferencingCertifications OfferedOSHA 10A+Net+Lab Sim Net ProLab Sim PC ProLab Sim IT Fundamentals ProIT Fundamentals+Lab Sim Ethical Hacker ProCCNAPossibility to earn various college creditsPost–Secondary Options and Continuing EdCIS – Computer Information SystemsComputer Networking TechnologyInformation TechnologyComputer Science