This chart is designed to help students and parents understand the educational and physical expectations and/or recommendations for the Computer & Networking Technology program at Lehigh Career & Technical Institute. For additional information, please visit the program webpage. 

Program Safety & Physical Considerations

• High degree of self-discipline and focus needed in the program and industry
• Must be able to work independently and with teams
• Ability to sit at work station and focus on a project for an extended period of time
• Ability to lift 25 lbs
• Requires long periods of intense concentration

Essential Aptitudes Recommended

• Color discrimination
• Finger and manual dexterity
• Arm-hand steadiness
• Eye/hand coordination
• Fine motor skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to discriminate between objects of similar size, shape, and color
• Mechanical aptitude
• Visualization

Reading & Language Arts Levels

• Technical reading and writing skills
• Text and manuals at 11th grade reading level
• Oral and written communication skills

Math Level

•  Basic Math Level
• College Prep Algebra I

End of Year – 12th Grade Assessment Test

• NOCTI

Industry Certifications

• Students will have the opportunity to earn industry certifications in the program

Program Requirements & Related Costs

• Must follow LCTI Dress Code

Cooperative Education

• Students who meet all the requirements, including teacher recommendation, grades, attendance, and discipline record
• Students must provide their own transportation to and from the job site

Articulation Agreements

• Information Computer Systems Institute (ICSI)
• Lehigh Carbon Community College
• Lincoln Technical Institute
• Statewide Articulation Agreements

Other Skills

• Ability to understand schematics and wiring diagrams
• Strong computer skills
• Complex problem solving and trouble-shooting skills
• Ability to relate well to customers and peers
• Competent PC user (not expert)
• Critical thinking skills