- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course details
A+ Certified Technicians possess knowledge and skills essential for employment as computer service technicians. This course utilizes the hardware and software technologies used in today's workplace and aligns with the topics examined in the A+ certification exam. The course includes lab activities in which students work with computer hardware and operating systems software to develop troubleshooting skills, assemble and configure computers, add peripherals, connect to networks and customize the operation of the computer. Students are expected to have working knowledge of computers. Students must have access to a Windows based multi-media computer.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,317.22 - $1,344.12 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Course offerings
Spring/Summer 2024
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Spring/Summer 2024 term.
CRN 51684
Duration
Tue Apr 09 - Thu Jun 27 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 51684
- Domestic fees $1317.22International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 27 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
| Apr 09 - Jun 27 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 122 |
Instructor
Amin Memarnejad
Course outline
Domestic fees
$1317.22
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbook required; online materials will be available. Visit home.pearsonvue.com/ for A+ Certification testing information. This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician - Associate Certificate and can also be taken as a stand-alone course. For any inquiries regarding the NAT program, please e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca. This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide details in the course outline. When working online, students will need access to a desktop or laptop computer with at least 8GB of RAM, a microphone, speakers, and an internet connection with speeds of 10Mbps or greater. (Please note: Shaw and Telus internet connections are typically 100Mbps or greater). Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
In Progress
This course offering is in progress. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
CRN 61108
Duration
Sat Apr 13 - Sat Jul 13 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 61108
- Domestic fees $1317.22International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13 - Jul 13 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby |
| Apr 13 - Jul 13 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Domestic fees
$1317.22
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
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No class on Saturday, May 18th (Victoria Day Weekend) or Saturday, June 29th (Canada Day Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbook required; online materials will be available. Visit home.pearsonvue.com/ for A+ Certification testing information. For any inquiries regarding the NAT program, please e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
Status
Cancelled
This course offering has been cancelled. Please check this page for other currently available offerings, subscribe to receive email updates or contact us with your comments or questions.
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32993
Duration
Sat Sep 07 - Sat Dec 14 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32993
- Domestic fees $1344.12International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Dec 14 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$1344.12
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
No class on Sat Sept 28th (Truth and Reconciliation Weekend), Sat Oct 12th (Thanksgiving Weekend) and Sat Nov 9th (Remembrance Day Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbooks are required. Students will have access to online study materials. Visit home.pearsonvue.com for A+ Certification testing information. Please direct any inquiries along with your BCIT Student ID to khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
CRN 32992
Duration
Tue Sep 10 - Thu Nov 28 (12 weeks)
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32992
- Domestic fees $1344.12International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 28 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Domestic fees
$1344.12
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
-
This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbook required; online materials will be available. Visit home.pearsonvue.com/ for A+ Certification testing information. This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide details in the course outline. Students will be required to attend at the BCIT Burnaby Campus in building SE01 Room 123 on the first day of class. The instructor will then present students with the full schedule which will show both in-person and online lecture dates. Before the course begins, please visit learn.bcit.ca, select CITX 1100, and check the News Items on the home page of the course for information from your instructor. This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician - Associate Certificate and can also be taken as a stand-alone course. For any inquiries regarding the NAT program, please e-mail khoward18@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current.
Status
Sneak Preview
This section is only available for registration starting Wed May 22, 2024 at 9:00 am (PDT)
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the functions of the hardware components of a computer.
- Replace components to repair and upgrade computers.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues on a personal computer.
- Configure networking parameters to establish network connectivity.
- Install and provide basic configuration of a Windows operating system.
- Troubleshoot computer problems within a Windows environment.
- Describe procedures for adding and removing peripheral devices in a Windows environment.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
A+ Hardware Technician (CITX 1110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
- Indicates programs with a co-op option.
School of Energy
- Network Administrator Technician
Associate Certificate Part-time
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