A brief look at Canadian post secondary computer
technology studies
Two Years | Ontario College Diploma
Program Code 0411
Welland Campus
Term one Class List
The Science of Thinking and Problem Solving
Writing Strategies
Programming Essentials
Database Essentials
Digital Graphics Techniques
Web Authoring Fundamentals
Interested in Innovative Literacy as an IT
professional with a diversity of skills and an
understanding of the new technological ways
of the world? This program involves problemsolving, entrepreneurial thinking, and the
development of high-demand skills relevant to
the IT jobs of today, but also the jobs of
tomorrow. Key areas of study include
databases, interactive multimedia, and
software development.
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Career Opportunities
Database development
Web development
eCommerce development
Multimedia applications
Software engineering
Project management
Hardware and software support
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or
equivalent, including the following required
courses:
English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
Mathematics - any Grade 11 (U) or (M), Grade
12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
Salary Range
Recommended Courses and/or Recommended
Software
$37,969 - $76,339 Skills (Not Required for Admission):
Engineering
Computer and Information Science - Grade 11
or 12 (M).
Information Technology Applications in
Web
Development $29,963 - $56,720 Business - Grade 11 (O).
Information Technology in Business - Grade 12
(C).
Two Years | Ontario College Diploma
Program Code 0474
Welland Campus
Term one Class List
I-Think: The Science of Thinking and Problem
Solving
Writing Strategies
Computer Hardware Fundamentals
Network Fundamentals
Operating Systems and Software
Business Applications Support
The graduates of this program
will have the skills necessary to
combine hardware, software
and network technology in a
manner that will leverage
information technology to
improve business operations.
This includes the selection and
integration of computer
hardware and software (both
proprietary and open source),
the design, installation,
administration, securing,
troubleshooting and repair of
computer and network
systems, virtual machines,
databases and web sites.
Career Opportunities
Network management
I.T. security administration
Email systems administration and support
PC Technician - hardware/software
Technical sales and support
Help desk support services
I.T. consulting
Entrepreneurial self-employment
Salary Range
Network management $ 40 500 – $92 000
Help desk support services
$ 40 500- $57,000
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or
equivalent, including the following required
courses:
English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
Mathematics - any Grade 11 (U) or (M), or
Grade 12 (C) or (U) or equivalent.
Two Years | Ontario College Diploma
Program Code 0717
Welland Campus
Term one Class List
Writing Strategies
Computer Concepts
DC Electrical Circuits
Electronic Devices
Mathematics I for Technicians and
Technologists
Future Trends in Advanced Technology
In an electronic age, what could be more
marketable than computer knowledge?
Today's computer industry is booming and you
could be part of it!
Graduates of this program may find
employment in many fields related to the
Computer Industry.
The program has been designed to provide
students with the skills and knowledge needed
to excel in hardware troubleshooting for the
following areas: Computer Systems Support,
Electronics, Digital, Microprocessor
Technology and Data Communications.
Graduates may also find work in technical call
centers as help desk representatives.
Career Opportunities
PC Technicians - hardware/software
Embedded system support
Customer service representative
Technical sales & support representative
Technical support analyst
Computer user support
Systems testing technician
Salary Range
Technical support analyst $43,000 $89,000
Computer user support $43,000 $77,000
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), or
equivalent, including the following required
courses:
English - any Grade 12 (C) or (U), or equivalent.
Mathematics - any Grade 11 (U) or (M), or
Grade 12 (C) or (U) or equivalent.