- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
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
$1,344.12
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
Course Offerings
Fall 2024
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Fall 2024 term.
CRN 32993
Dates
Sat Sep 07 - Sat Dec 14
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32993
- Domestic fees $1344.12
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.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 07 - Dec 14 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
Rouzbeh Keshavarz
Course outline
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.
CRN 32992
Dates
Tue Sep 10 - Thu Nov 28
- 12 weeks
- CRN 32992
- Domestic fees $1344.12
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.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 28 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
Amin Memarnejad
Course outline
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.
Winter 2025
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Winter 2025 term.
CRN 47335
Dates
Sat Jan 04 - Sat Mar 29
- 12 weeks
- CRN 47335
- Domestic fees $1344.12
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 04 - Mar 29 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
David Chen
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Saturday, February 15th (Family Day Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program. CITX 1110 provides instruction for A+ certification but does not include the exam for certification. Students are expected to be functionally literate using both hardware and software applications. For any inquiries regarding this course, please contact 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.
CRN 79147
Dates
Mon Jan 06 - Mon Mar 31
- 12 weeks
- CRN 79147
- Domestic fees $1344.12
Status
Seats Available
This course offering has seats available.
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 06 - Mar 31 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Instructor
John Ali
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- International fees are typically 3.12 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- No class on Monday, February 17th (Family Day). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program. CITX 1110 provides instruction for A+ certification but does not include the exam for certification. Students are expected to be functionally literate using both hardware and software applications. For any inquiries regarding this course, please contact 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.
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.