Technology Support Program, Withlacoochee Technical College

Technology Support Services

Mission:

The mission of the Technology Support Services program at Withlacoochee Technical College is to provide the students with the instruction, training, atmosphere, and facilities needed to become employed as competent IT technicians and related occupations. Each student’s ability and effort will determine his/her individual success in this program.

Description:

The Technology Support Services (TSS) program is designed to start the student in the information technology (IT) industry as a help desk technician. Additional post-secondary education or training will be needed to attain higher level positions. While intended to prepare the student for entry level positions, the TSS course is helpful to build a solid background knowledge of computer systems, operating systems, configuring systems, and troubleshooting techniques. If the student has little or no experience with computers, this program is a good place to so start as it will provide the student with basic computer knowledge.

The classroom and lab instruction addresses configuring, maintaining, and troubleshooting computers and computer systems. This program provides the student the opportunity to gain the knowledge and skills needed to enter this career field. Additional topics covered include identifying user needs, installing network hardware and software, problem solving skills, communication skills and customer service. Preparation for industry recognized certifications are part of the program.

Industry Certification

To prepare you for employment and to pass your industry certification exam, you will be enrolled in CompTIA’s family of CertMaster training products.

CertMaster Learn – to acquire knowledge and study toward your certification exam
CertMaster Labs – to solve real-world problems in a simulated environment
CertMaster Practice – to reinforce knowledge and prepare for your certification exam

https://www.comptia.org/training/certmaster

Unique Requirements:

The State of Florida requires students to meet a basic skills requirement prior to program completion. The basic skills grade levels for this program are: Computation (Mathematics) 10.0 , Communications (Reading Language Arts) 10.0.

Completion time depends on the progress of the individual. The typical length of this program for the average achieving student is 600 hours.

Completion Levels: