Course Overview
A+ Certified Technicians possess knowledge and skills essential for employment as computer service technicians. This course utilizes the hardware and software technologies used in today's workplace and aligns with the topics examined in the A+ certification exam. The course includes lab activities in which students work with computer hardware and operating systems software to develop troubleshooting skills, assemble and configure computers, add peripherals, connect to networks and customize the operation of the computer. Students are expected to have working knowledge of computers. Students must have access to a Windows based multi-media computer.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
6.0
Domestic fees
$1,371.12 - $1,399.04 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Describe the functions of the hardware components of a computer.
- Replace components to repair and upgrade computers.
- Troubleshoot hardware issues on a personal computer.
- Configure networking parameters to establish network connectivity.
- Install and provide basic configuration of a Windows operating system.
- Troubleshoot computer problems within a Windows environment.
- Describe procedures for adding and removing peripheral devices in a Windows environment.
Effective as of Fall 2015
Related Programs
A+ Hardware Technician (CITX 1110) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Energy
- Network Administrator Technician
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 51684
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 51684
- $1371.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 25 | Tue, Thu | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
John Ali
Course outline
Important information
- This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbook required; online materials will be available. Visit home.pearsonvue.com/ for A+ Certification testing information. This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician - Associate Certificate and can also be taken as a stand-alone course. For any inquiries regarding the NAT program, please e-mail soepts@bcit.ca. Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
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CRN 61108
Dates
Apr 18 - Jul 11 Loading
- CRN 61108
- $1371.12 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 18 - Jul 11 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Important information
- No class on Saturday, May 16th (Victoria Day Weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbook required; online materials will be available. Visit home.pearsonvue.com/ for A+ Certification testing information. For any inquiries regarding the NAT program, please e-mail the Program Assistant at soepts@bcit.ca . Note: BCIT reserves the right to cancel courses. In the event of a course cancellation, you will be notified at least two business days prior to the course start. Please ensure that your contact information is current in your myBCIT account.
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Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of CITX 1110 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 32992
Dates
Sep 09 - Dec 09 Loading
- CRN 32992
- $1399.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 09 - Dec 09 | Mon, Wed | 18:30 - 21:30 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Duration
14 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on Wednesday, September 30th (National Day for Truth and Reconciliation), Monday, October 13th (Thanksgiving Day) and Wednesday, November 11th (Remembrance Day). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbooks are required. Students will have access to online study materials. Visit home.pearsonvue.com for A+ Certification testing information.
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CRN 32993
Dates
Sep 12 - Dec 05 Loading
- CRN 32993
- $1399.04 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 - Dec 05 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Burnaby SE01 Rm. 123 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
TBD
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- No class on October 10th (Thanksgiving weekend). This course is part of the Network Administrator Technician Associate Certificate program. This course provides instruction for A+ certification; however, it does not include the exam for certification. This is a course that provides training and instruction for A+ certification. No textbooks are required. Students will have access to online study materials. Visit home.pearsonvue.com for A+ Certification testing information.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
If you have any questions about this course, please contact us.
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