APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM

Instructional Area: 150 Computer Information Systems

Program: 10-150-1 Network Communication Specialist

Consultant: Mike Tokheim

Date Prepared: (2000)

District(s): Southwest

I. WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Information Systems Manager

Communication Network Administrator

Network Communications Analyst

Communications Coordinator

Computer/Telecommunications Specialist

Computer/Telecommunications Coordinator

Information Systems Manager

Information Systems Specialist

Technology Support Specialist

Network Communication Specialist

II. JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.

Troubleshoot network equipment.

Design & implement an Intranet system.

Design and implement a communication network.

Prepare network documentation.

Apply business software.

Develop user-training plan.

Build multi-server network security.

Program telephony equipment.

Implement, support, and maintain a LAN.

Implement, support, and maintain a WAN.

Work with telecommunication equipment vendors.

Install & maintain hardware and software.

Train network users.

Work with a network integrating voice, video, & data.

Operate & maintain audio/video equipment.

III. WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA.

Microcomputer Specialist

Help Desk Support

Information Processing Specialist

Computer Programmer

Computer Operator

IV. REQUIREMENTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT GROUPS.

None