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The Erie County Technical School
is an
ISO 9001:2000 Registered School
and proud to be an
Equal Opportunity Educational Institution

 

Networking
Technologies

Career Research for this Program:  O*Net

Course Description:
 

This course is designed to provide students with classroom and laboratory experience in current and emerging networking technology that will empower them to further their education and training in the computer networking field.  
 

Instruction includes safety, networking, network terminology and protocols, network standards, local-area networks (LANS), wide-area networks (WANS), Open System Interconnection (OSI) models, cabling, cabling tools, routers, router programming, Ethernet, Internet Protocol (IP) addressing and network standards. 

Particular emphasis is given to the use of decision-making and problem-solving techniques in applying science, mathematics, communication and social studies concepts to solve networking problems.
  

In addition, instruction and training are provided in the proper care, maintenance and use of networking software, tools and equipment and all local, state and federal safety, building and environmental codes and regulations.
 

Employment Opportunities: 

  • Network Technicians

  • Help Desk Assistants

  • Assistant Network Administrator

"Plus Education" Employment Opportunities: 

  • Network Engineer

  • Network Administrator

  • Systems Analyst

On To College--Post-Secondary Partners:
  • Penn State—The Behrend Campus

  • Gannon University

  • Tri-State Business Institute

  • Erie Business Center

  • Erie Institute of Technology

National Skill Standards:  Pending

Curriculum Information:

Program Course Guide     Course Sequence     Duty & Task List