Computer Networks Engineering Technology Diploma
Explosive growth in the advanced wireless communications, digital and control industries has resulted in considerable demand for computer networks engineering technologists. Graduates of School of Engineering Technology and Computing’s diploma program provide end-to-end computing and networking solutions. These computer professionals apply their advanced technical knowledge in operating systems, network services, and architecture to evaluate and integrate the best technology for a particular local or wide area network.
Responsibilities of Computer Network Engineering Technologists:
Computer Networks Engineering Technologists provide end-to-end computing and networking solutions. These computer professionals apply their advanced technical knowledge in operating systems, network services, and architecture to evaluate and integrate the best technology for a particular local or wide area network. Computer Networks Engineering technologists are able to leverage their design knowledge to offer customers a custom networking solution with the correct blend of technologies.
Industry Certifications:
The CNET program at RCC is one of the only fully accredited networks engineering technology programs available in Canada. The program is fully accredited by the Canadian Technology Accreditation Board (CTAB) and the Ontario Association of Certified Engineering Technicians and Technologists (OACETT).
RCC’s program builds in certification stream competencies. RCC makes available certification materials in a wide range of areas. After graduation students may consider writing the following exams to further demonstrate their skills in specific network areas including A+, N+, I+, Microsoft, CISCO, Red Hat etc.
Positions
Graduates of the Computer Network Engineering program are able to install and configure a wide range of network operating systems, networking devices, and server technologies, as well as document network layouts and provide ongoing support and maintenance. Here are some of the positions available to graduates of this program:
• Control Systems Operator
• Wireless Communications Technologist
• Developer
• Network Administrator
• Network Technician
• Internet Programmer
• Product Specialist
• Technical Sales and support
• Technology Consultant
• Systems Integrator
• Web Developer
• Database Administrator
• Network Architect
• Network Manager
• Internet Administrator
• Project Manager
• Technical Officer
• Technical Service
• Sales Engineer
