Diploma in Computer Systems, Databases and Networks (Computer Systems Technician)

Computer Systems, Databases and Networks (Computer Systems Technician) is a secondary vocational education programme at Riga Technical College (Rīgas Tehniskā koledža). It is taught in Latvian at Braslas iela 16 in Riga, lasts four years in the day department on campus, and leads to the qualification of computer systems technician. Computer systems technicians work in small organisations or with individual computer users, advising on computers, software and office equipment, and installing, configuring, diagnosing and upgrading hardware, simple networks and programs. Training also covers office applications, building and maintaining simple databases and websites, connecting computers to the internet, documenting equipment, and keeping systems and local networks secure. The programme admits students who have completed basic education (nine grades). The page lists a special requirement for the specialty: prior knowledge of informatics is desirable. Graduates can continue their studies at Riga Technical College (RTK) or Riga Technical University (RTU).