APPROPRIATE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE
FOR OCCUPATIONAL INSTRUCTORS IN THE
WISCONSIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE SYSTEM
Instructional Area: 154 Microcomputer Specialist
Program: 10-154-3 Computerized Support Specialist
Consultant: Mike Tokheim
Date Prepared: May 2001
District(s): Northcentral
I. WORKING TITLES WHICH PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.
Computer Support Specialist
Computer Applications Specialist
Information Systems Specialist
Microcomputer Technician
Web Site Designer
Technology Support Specialist
Computer Operations Specialist
Computer Help Desk Support
Helpline Specialist
Office Systems Specialist
Office Technology Coordinator
Personal Computer Support Specialist
II. JOB DUTIES WHICH AN INDIVIDUAL SHOULD HAVE PERFORMED IF THEY ARE TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR.
Troubleshoot computer hardware and software
Perform basic network administration functions
Create programs using Visual Basic Programming language and other languages
Recommend computer software application solutions in support of business application needs
Use project management software
Perform routine computer maintenance
Train PC users
Design Inter/Intranet web sites
Publish Inter/Intranet web sites
Develop and maintain web sites
Install computer software; compile hardware
Develop system for back-up software
Install, operate and maintain PCs
Prepare technical documentation
Format, produce and revise documents, spreadsheets, databases, presentation graphics and multimedia presentations
Create and manage integrated electronic documents
III. WORKING TITLES WHICH DO NOT PROVIDE THE OCCUPATIONAL EXPERIENCE NECESSARY TO FUNCTION AS AN INSTRUCTOR AND WHICH MIGHT CAUSE CONFUSION IN THIS AREA.
Administrative Assistant
Network Manager
Systems Programmer/Mainframe
Computer Operator
CNC Programmer
Data Entry Operator
IV. REQUIREMENTS FROM OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, ASSOCIATIONS, OR OTHER SIGNIFICANT GROUPS.
None.
V. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
None.