Purpose: The rapid growth of the computer and electronics industries in Virginia has resulted in a steady demand for qualified computer service technicians and electronics workers in the local area, as well as state wide. There is a need for trained personnel to meet these requirements. This certificate program is designed to meet the needs of employed persons desiring to extend their knowledge of computer and consumer electronics, as well as those who seek training to prepare for employment.
Occupational Objectives: The computer and electronics students enrolled in the certificate program have employment opportunities in business or industry as a technician assistant, tester, assembler, installer, electronics service/sales person.
Admission Requirements: General college curricular admission
Program Notes: In addition to general college curricular admission, each applicant will: (a) have completed placement testing and (b) have met with his or her advisor to establish a planned course of study prior to being allowed to register for courses. Proficiency in Algebra I is required for this program, and students not meeting this requirement must take Math 03 or an equivalent course.
Students are urged to begin their program of study during the fall semester because many courses are sequential and only offered once a year.
Computer Competency Requirement: Students in this program will meet the college’s computer competency requirement by passing the computer competency exam, administered in the testing centers on each campus, or by completing IST 100: Introduction to Information Systems or CSC 155: Computer Concepts and Applications or equivalent. Students not passing the computer competency exam may retake the exam only once.
