Program Overview
Recognition of Acquired Competencies (RAC)
Champlain’s RAC services can help individuals obtain an AEC (Attestation d’études collégiales) by assessing their current competencies, and providing them with training for the ones they are lacking
Duration and dates
Duration: 5 to 18 months
Duration varies according to each candidate’s experience and availability
Admission: Ongoing
Information session: To be determined
Mode of delivery and schedule
Mode of delivery: Hybrid
Schedule: Seminars and other activities are offered primarily Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings and afternoons.
Competencies
RAC services in Network Management and Architecture – NMA are offered for the 16 competencies listed below:
- 0000 Analyze information about working in the field of computer science technology
- 00Q1 Install and manage computers
- 00Q2 Use programming languages
- 00Q4 Use office productivity software
- 00Q7 Use a database management system
- 00Q8 Carry out prevention operations with regard to information security
- 00SE Interact in a professional setting
- 00SG Provide users with technical support
- 00SH Adapt to information technologies
- 00SJ Deploy intranet servers
- 00SK Deploy Internet servers
- 00SM Deploy computer inter-networking devices
- 00SN Automate computer network management tasks
- 00SP Monitor computer networks
- 00SQ Collaborate on the design of a computer network
- EX17 Operate in a professional setting
Admission Requirements
There are ministerial requirements and RAC specific requirements.
Ministerial Requirements
Applicants must have a Secondary V diploma or equivalent or have acquired knowledge and skills deemed sufficient by the College for potential success in the program. More specifically, they must show proof of:
- A Diploma of High School Studies OR
- A College Diploma or a University Degree OR
- A partial high school program, coupled with a recommendation from a current or former employer that they would benefit from pursuing their education at the post-secondary level.
AND
The applicant must meet one of the following requirements:
- Have interrupted studying full-time for at least two consecutive terms or one school year OR
- Be covered under an agreement between the college and an employer, or be benefiting from a government program OR
- Have completed at least one year of post-secondary studies over a period of one year or more OR
- Hold a Diploma of Vocational Studies (DVS/DEP).
RAC Specific Requirements
- RAC candidates should have significant work or personal experience (typically, a total of 2 years or more) in the field of a given program.
- RAC candidates can have prior experience in the field from a variety of sources (work, volunteering, personal study, etc.).
- RAC candidates need to be self-motivated and make time for evaluations and partial training when needed.
RAC Process
Learn more about the RAC process.
Although not an admission requirement, please see the new French-language requirements for certification for AEC programs in English.
Cost
Maximum $575*
*There are no additional fees to use online resources, receive support from content specialists, or to attend seminars and work sessions. Maximum cost is only applicable to Quebec residents.
The fees for International Students and Non-Residents of Quebec are those listed here for Part-time students: Continuing Education Costs – Champlain College – Saint Lambert. The total number of hours of the Network Management and Architecture program to calculate the cost is 1860 hours.
Further details
To take advantage of the RAC process, candidates must pay certain fees. The fees are based on the number of evaluations that a Quebec resident candidate has to complete, and may vary from one person to another.
- $30 admission fee (non-refundable)
- $45 for a file analysis (non-refundable)
- $40 per competency (up to a maximum of $500)
Maximum total: $575
Please note that the fees above include all activities related to the RAC services. No additional fees have to be paid to:
- Attend a seminar on a specific topic
- Consult the online resources
- Participate in job preparation activities
- Participate in expert-led group activities
An additional $45 file analysis fee will apply if a candidate desires to change program.
