Computing Support

English Montreal School Board

John F. Kennedy Business Centre

Vocational Educational Education Centre

The program leads to a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS) in Computing Support Objectives of the Program:

• Install the computer hardware, software and operating system.
• Manage access to the resources of a network.
• Troubleshoot a computer problem.
• Provide technical support at a telephone help desk.
• Ensure the proper operation of computers in a workspace.
• Service clients in the workplace.
• Write computer programs using Visual Basic.
• Design web pages using HTML.
• Use and support office software.
• Comptia A+ Certification training.

Career Opportunities:

• Application Support Specialist
• Client Service
• Help Desk Support Analyst
• PC Specialist
• Systems Analyst

Admission Requirements:
(You must satisfy one of the following conditions)

• High School Leaving Certificate


• Age 16 and have successfully completed Secondary IV English, French and Mathematics.


• Secondary School Equivalency Certificate


• Age 18 and successfully complete a General Development Test and specific prerequisite tests

Documents Required for Admission:

• Birth Certificate
• Proof of residence in Quebec for candidates born outside Quebec
• Québec High School diploma or last transcript of marks from the M.E.Q or equivalency of studies as recognized by M.E.Q. or the M.R.C.I.

Duration: 1800 hours, 120 credits – Monday to Friday 8 AM to 3:30PM

Financial Assistance:
(Funding may be available from these sources)

• Loans and bursaries.
• Emploi-Quebec(contact your local Emploi-Quebec office).
• Employment Insurance benefits.(contact your local EI office)

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