Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Programs in Halton
Information Technology Technician Concentrated OYAP 
Computer
Information Sciences OYAP Programs
(Service Sector Apprenticeships)
Information Technology Technician
Proposed 2009-2010 School Year
Teacher |
Location & Phone Number |
Offered in Semester |
Credit Value |
Times |
Justin Yantho |
St. Thomas Aquinas S.S |
Starts semester 1, continues semester 2 |
4 + Up to 4 Coop |
8:20 am – 2:40 pm |
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Information Technology
Technician (ITT)
Ontario Youth Apprenticeship Program
(OYAP)
Information Technology Technician Concentrated OYAP is a program specifically designed to help students make a smooth successful transition from high school directly into their post-secondary Information Technology Technician (ITT) apprenticeship or diploma program. Upon completion of the first level of apprenticeship training students will be allowed to specialize in Help Desk, Hardware or Networking. At the beginning of this course, all students will be signed to their apprenticeship.
In Halton, the ITT OYAP program is a partnership program with Canadore College and both the Halton Catholic District & Halton District School Boards. Similar apprenticeship preparation certificate programs are also offered at local community colleges, and private Technical Training Centres. They can cost between $2,500 and $6,000 at these other sites.
The Information Technology Technician (ITT) Concentrated OYAP Program follows the Ministry of Training,
Colleges and Universities Curriculum Guidelines for the Trade of Information
Technology Support Analyst (ITT) trade.
The course will cover the following units as outlined in the MTCU Curriculum Guidelines for the Trade of Information Technology Technician (ITT) |
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Understanding Microcomputer Technology |
Micro computer Applications |
Micro computer Applications |
Introduction to Micro computer Networks |
Micro computer Operating Systems |
Troubleshooting Micro Computers |
Basic Electronics |
Documentation for ITT |
Microcomputer Hardware and Installations |
Professional Skills for ITT |
In addition to the Units above, students will also have a chance to earn Certification in |
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Standard First Aid |
Adult CPR |
and may also earn worker awareness in |
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WHMIS |
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Certificates and Exemptions
Students who are successful in this program earning all four of their in-school credits and a minimum of 2 co-op credits will earn a Concentrated OYAP Pre-Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have successfully completed the Concentrated OYAP Program.
Students that are successful in this program earning all four of their secondary school credits, a minimum of 2 co-op Credits and successfully completing the outcomes of the Canadore College program will earn a Level 1 ITT Apprenticeship Certificate. This indicates that the students have successfully completed the Concentrated OYAP Program and have successfully completed MTCU apprenticeship curriculum outcomes.
Credits earned through Canadore College will count towards the apprenticeship certification and may count towards an ITT diploma program as well.
Hours spent in coop and summer co-op can count towards your apprenticeship.