Information and Communications Technology (ICT) SHSM
Interested in becoming an ICT SHSM student? Talk to your teacher or guidance department today!
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The information and Communications Technology sector includes a broad range of careers related to: computer hardware, software, systems, and networking; graphic design; photography; animation; multimedia; audio; video; broadcasting; and more!
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In the Specialist High Skills Major – Information and Communications Technology program, students can focus on a career pathway that matches their skills and interests.
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Students will get a better understanding of the ICT sector through course selections and opportunities
to connect their in-school learning to real world environments, including Co-op work experience, postsecondary reach aheads, industry-based experiential learning, trainings and certifications.
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At graduation, students will receive a specially designated diploma.
An SHSM - ICT program may be for you if you are interested in any of the following careers:
Apprenticeship Training
- Computer Network Technician
- Help Desk Technology Support Analyst
- Telecommunications Installation and Repair/Network Cabling Specialist
- Telecommunications Line and Cable Worker
College
- Audio and Video Recording Technician
- Broadcast Technician
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering Technologist and Technician
- Electronic Service Technician
- Film and Video Camera Operator
- Graphic Designer, Illustrator, Animator
- Systems Testing Technician
- User Support Technician
- Web Designer and Developer
University
- Computer Engineer
- Computer Programmer and Interactive Media Developer
- Information Systems Analyst
- Software Engineer and Designer
- Technical Sales Specialists
Workplace
- Desktop Publishing Operator
- Residential and Commercial Installer and Servicer - Satellite Dish Installer
- Retail Salesperson and Sales Clerk
- Telecommunications Cable Installer Helper and Splicer Helper
An ICT SHSM will provide students with opportunities to earn an assortment of trainings and certifications specific to the sector. These may include:
- Standard First Aid
- Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR - Level A
- WHMIS
- Counterfeit detection
- Customer service
- Computer hardware
- Digital lighting
- Electrical safety
- Electronics - basic
- Equipment interfacing
- Elevated work platforms
- Ergonomics
- Fall protection
- Health and Safety - basic
- Intellectual property
- Internet security
- Lighting and sound equipment maintenance
- Network cabling
- Network configuration
- Photography
- Recording equipment
- Software
- Technical support