INDEPENDENT REVIEW RECORD
Information Technology – Network Technician claim-verification table
Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026. Numerical, regulatory and time-sensitive information is qualified and linked to its authority.
| Type | Claim | Authority | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Identity | Information Technology – Network Technician is listed under Ontario trade code 634C. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Scope | An IT Network Technician installs, configures, monitors, documents and troubleshoots wired, wireless and connected network systems that allow users, devices and services to communicate securely and reliably. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Duties | installs and configures network devices and services; supports addressing, switching, routing and wireless connectivity; monitors availability, performance and capacity; troubleshoots faults using approved diagnostic tools; applies access, segmentation and cybersecurity controls within scope; documents configurations, changes and incidents; coordinates maintenance, escalation and service restoration. | Open source ↗ | Verified |
| Training | 7,060 total hours: 6,340 workplace and 720 in school. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Certification | Information Technology – Network Technician has no certifying examination in the reviewed Ontario record. The Certificate of Apprenticeship is the highest available trade certificate. The trade is non-compulsory in Ontario. | Open source ↗ | Verified or qualified |
| Wages | Ontario hourly rates of $19.00, $36.06 and $57.69 convert to $38,000, $72,120 and $115,380 at 2,000 paid hours. | Open source ↗ | Verified calculation |
Wage calculations are broad employee estimates, not guarantees or business-income forecasts. Training delivery, fees, job opportunities and employer requirements can change.
EVIDENCE BASE
Sources & verification
Regulated, numerical and time-sensitive claims link to the authority used. Accessed and reviewed August 25, 2026.
Skilled Trades Ontario — Information Technology – Network Technician ↗Official scope, duties, training and certificationGovernment of Canada Job Bank — Ontario wages ↗Ontario low, median and high employee wage benchmarkSkilled Trades Ontario — Start an apprenticeship ↗Eligibility, sponsors and registrationOntario — OYAP ↗High-school apprenticeship pathway
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