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Convergence Technology Technician
 Required Skill Set
  • Operating Systems
  • Microsoft Windows, Linux, Unix (Sun Solaris)
  • Network Infrastructure
  • Cisco Systems, Nortel Systems
  • Wireless Network Infrastructure
  • Cisco Systems
  • Voice over IP Infrastructure
  • Cisco Systems, Nortel Systems, Samsung Systems
  • Security Design, Implementation, and Evaluation
  • Vendor Neutral, Cisco, Nortel, Microsoft, Linux/Unix
  • Integration of Technologies
  • Cisco, Nortel, Microsoft, Sun, Linux, Unix
  • Wide Area Network Technologies
  • ATM, Frame Relay, POTS, ISDN, xDSL, SONET
  • Home Technologies/SOHO Technologies
  • Audio/Video, Internet Access, File Storage & Backup
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What are the Future Job Opportunities?
Home Technology Integrator
  • Independent or working for a company Installs and integrates communications systems and entertainment systems in the home, including
    • DSL and Cable Modem
    • Wireless access WITH security
    • Home entertainment systems such as TIVO and others
    • Home management systems
      RFid?
  • Must have great communication skills
  • Likely the new entry level IT job!
  • Can’t be off-shored
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Convergence Technician Working in a Large Company
  • Handles support for
    • Voice (including old telephony and Voice over IP)
    • Data (like regular computer networking)
    • Video and Image
  • Wired, wireless, different Qualities of Service
  • Must have good communication skill
Existing Available Certifications that Might Apply
Network Administration & Support AAS Convergence Technology Track Costs
Greater than or equal to 12 Months Residency
in Dallas County: Spring, 2009

Tuition

$3034.00

Books/ Supplies

2200.00

Estimated Cost

$5234.00

Less than 12 months Residency in Dallas County
or Out of District: Spring, 2009

Tuition

$5624.00

Books/ Supplies

2200.00

Estimated Cost

$7824.00

Tuition is subject to change based on Board of Trustees action.
Classes taken for credit can be applied toward the following:

For more information about the National Science Foundation Convergence Technology Center grant activities, visit www.convergencetechnologycenter.org.

Please address questions, comments or suggestions to Christine Schubert-Logue at cschubert@dcccd.edu or call 214.860.2363.

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