Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems Co-op Overview

NOTICE: The Winter 2027 intake will be the last offering of the optional co-op program. Students who are interested in co-op are encouraged to apply to the Computer Systems Technology – Network Administration and Cybersecurity program. 

Rotation for Programs Prior to Winter 2027

Learn more about Computer Systems Technician - Network Systems

Transferring into Co-op 

Students enrolled in 447 (non-co-op) may only transfer into 455 (co-op stream) as long as: 

1. There is capacity within the program to accept additional students
2. Students meet co-op eligibility requirements
3. Students agree to pay the required co-op fees. Students may request to transfer into co-op before the end of semester 2 by emailing the Co-op Specialist.

Note - Students who register into the May intake are not permitted to transfer into co-op as this intake does not align with the co-op rotation.

Co-op Delivery and Fees

This program has an optional co-op, as part of the program of study. The annual co-op fee structure can be found on the Tuition and Fees page.

For questions, please contact the Co-op Specialist listed at the bottom of the webpage.

Eligibility

Please note that students must follow all eligibility requirements in order to be permitted into the co-op stream or participate in a co-op work term. Academic eligibility requirements will be shared prior to students entering the co-op stream.

Co-op Designation

This program offers two co-op work term opportunities but requires one completed co-op work term for the co-op designation. 

Work Term Capabilities

(which do not reflect individual work experiences & exposures) 

• Virtualization: Experience creating and configuring VMs with VirtualBox, VMWare Workstation, VPC, Server based virtualization tools
• Web Languages: HTML/CSS code, forms and CGI
• Problem Solving: Logic skills, programming structures, flow-charting
• Database: Database design and SQL
• Networking: OSI model; network design, mediums and hardware; complex networking and TCP/IP
• Linux: Working knowledge of Linux commands, processes, scheduling, permissions and scripting
• Network Protocols: TCP/IP addressing, DNS, DHCP, and ICMP, protocol analyzers
• Windows Desktop and Server: Installation and configuration of network services, email, printing, NTFS and share permissions, active directory objects, group policies, disk and system management, performance monitoring and recovery console

Students will be able to provide technical support for PC and network hardware and applications to users experiencing a wide range of hardware, software, peripheral and web application problems. Students will have knowledge of TCP/IP Protocols, Linux Operating systems and database design. They will be able to perform Windows network administration and maintenance

• MS PowerShell: Windows workstation deployment via unattended installation and Sysprep; application deployment via remote installation services and group policies in Active Directory
• Cisco Routing: IOS commands, routing protocols, TCP/IP, ACLs, PPP and ISDN, frame relay, switching, VLANs
• Linux: Installation, configuring network interfaces, user and group management, disk and file Systems management, Resource Monitoring, Printing, Backup and log file management

Students will have an in-depth knowledge of TCP/IP and LAN/WAN interconnections. They will be able to configure and install CISCO routers, routing protocols and VLANs as well as perform network analysis and troubleshoot connectivity problems. Students can perform Microsoft and Linux administration, maintenance and operating system deployment. Students will be competent in a multi-vendor operating system environment and will have the ability to automate routine administrative procedures

• Understand and configure Enterprise-grade wireless technologies
• Design and Implement disaster recovery procedures
• Interact and negotiate with vendors to obtain protection services and products

For further information, please contact:

Krislynn McKinlay, Co-op Specialist 
Phone: 905-575-2257
Email: krislynn.mckinlay [at] mohawkcollege.ca (Krislynn McKinlay)