Program: Computer Upgrade and Repair Technician (A+)
Completion of this program will prepare you to take the CompTIA A+ certification test. A+ certification is an international industry credential that validates the knowledge of computer service technicians with the equivalent of 500 hours of hands-on experience. Major hardware and software vendors, distributors and resellers accept CompTIA A+ as the standard in foundation-level, vendor-neutral certification for service technicians. Earning CompTIA A+ certification shows that you have a broad base of knowledge and competency in core hardware and operating system technologies including installation, configuration, diagnosing, preventive maintenance and basic networking.
Certification:
TATC Certificate of Proficiency:
Computer Upgrade and Repair Technician (A+)
Completion of this program will also prepare you for the industry certification test:
• CompTIA A+
Length:
Open-entry/Open-exit:
Approximately 330 hours
Locations & Hours of Availability:
TATC Campus
66 W. Vine Street,
Tooele
9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday & Wednesday
9 a.m. - 7 p.m. Tuesday & Thursday
Math and English levels:
Adult students will be assessed using the
Test of Adult Basic English (TABE) Locator
and Survey or through high school or
college transcripts. High School students
will be assessed by their counselor.
Occupation & Licensure Requirements:
Receiving the CompTIA A+ industry certification is highly recommended and often required by employers.
Transferring Credit:
Industry certifications gained in this
program may be accepted for credit at
other higher education institutions, as
determined by the receiving institution.
Skills you will learn:
• Installing PC hardware and operating systems
• System configuration
• Maintaining computer systems
• Troubleshooting hardware, software, and operating systems
Program Disclosure Documents:
The College has a detailed disclosure document which discusses important information about being a student in this Information Technologies program.
Tuition and Fees Calculator
| General College Tuition & Fees |
Amount |
| Tuition: |
$ 1.50 per hour |
| 10 hours per week |
$ 60.00 per mo. |
| 15 hours per week |
$ 90.00 per mo. |
| 20 hours per week |
$120.00 per mo. |
| Average Cost for Tuition and Fees |
$532 - $574 |
| Late Payment |
$ 5.00 |
| Registration - Program |
$ 40.00 |
| Registration - Single Class |
$ 5.00 |
| Re-enrollment |
$ 20.00 |
| Schedule Change |
$ 5.00 |
| Transcript |
$ 3.00 |
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Prices as of July 1, 2010. Subject to change without notice.
*All costs are ESTIMATIONS based on 100% progress, for adult students. Actual training time and costs are based on the student's schedule and progress. Public, private and home-schooled high school students attend TUITION FREE but must pay all fee and textbook costs. Tuition and fee calculators are on each individual program page. This publication is not a contractual agreement. While all costs are good faith estimates, many costs are variable and outside of the control of the College.
**See bookstore for texts by course and current pricing.
Tuition rates are established and approved by the Utah College of Applied Technology Board of Trustees. In accordance with State law, the public will be notified in advance and will be able to comment regarding any proposed changes in tuition. |
