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COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
A. Course Design
The trainees who wish to enter the course should possess the following
requirements:
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computer systems repairing com- pare for main-
and networks puter systems and tenance and re-
networks pair
4.1.2. Maintain com-
puter systems
and networks
4.1.3. Diagnose faults
of computer
systems
4.1.4. Rectify/correct
defects in com-
puter systems
4.1.5. Inspect and test
the computer
systems and
networks
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Practical demonstration
Oral questioning
Written exam
Simulation
Observa-
tion
Resources:
(List of recommended tools, equipment and materials for the training of
(no. of trainees) trainees for (title of program/qualification).
Qualification of
Instructors/Trainers:
Holder of National TVET Trainer’s Certificate (NTTC) Level 1
Must be physically and mentally fit
*Must have at least 2 years relevant job/industry experience
Basic Competencies :
Unit of Competency : Participate in workplace communications
Modules Title: Participating in workplace communications
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to gather,
interpret and convey information in responses to workplace
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to apply
problem-solving techniques to determine the origin of problems and
plan for their resolution. It also includes addressing procedural
problems through documentation, and referral
Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes in managing one’s
emotions, developing reflective practice, and boosting self-confidence
and developing self-regulation
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to make a
pro-active and positive contribution to workplace innovation
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to present
data/information appropriately
Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Module Descriptor: This unit covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to identify
The efficiency and effectiveness of resource utilization, determine
causes if inefficiency and/or ineffectiveness of resource utilization and
convey inefficient and ineffective environmental practices
Nominal Duration: 4 hours
Faulty materials re- Procedures in ob- Company/ work- Group discussion Practical
lated to work are taining and carry- place standards and demonstration
identified and iso- ing out work in- specifications
lated structions
Faults and any iden- Quality checking
tified causes procedures
recorded and or re-
ported to the super-
visor concerned in
accordance with
workplace proce-
dures
Faulty materials are Fault identifica-
replaced in accor- tion and reporting
dance with work-
place procedures
Safety and envi-
ronmental aspects
of production
process
Work carried out in Safety and environ- Self-paced instruc- Direct observa- Direct observa-
accordance with mental aspects of tion tion tion
process improve- production processes
ment procedures
Performance of op- Critical thinking Group discussion Practical demon- Practical demon-
eration or quality of stration stration
product of service
to ensure customer
satisfaction moni-
tored
Quality improve-
ment processes
Common Competencies :
Unit of Competency : PERFORM COMPUTER OPERATIONS
Modules Title: PERFORMING COMPUTER OPERATIONS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes and
values needed to perform computer operations which include
inputting, accessing, producing, and transferring data using the
appropriate hardware and software
Nominal Duration: 16 hours
Appropriate hard- OH and S principles Learning materi- Self-paced instruc- Direct observa-
ware and software and responsibilities als: tion tion
selected according Learning manu-
to task assigned als
and required out- work Instruction
come Hand-outs
Task planned to en- Main types of com- Supplies/ materi- Group discussion Practical demon-
sure that OH and S puters and basic fea- als: stration
guidelines and pro- tures of different op- Operating sys-
cedures followed erating systems tem
Application pro-
gram
Client-specific Main parts of a
guidelines and pro- computer
cedures followed
Required data secu- Storage devices and
rity guidelines ap- basic categories of
plied in accordance memory
with existing pro-
cedures
Relevant types of
software
General security,
privacy legislation
and copyright
LO2. Input data into computer
Desktop icons cor- System software Supplies/ materi- Group discussion Practical demon-
rectly selected, als: stration
opened and closed Operating sys-
for navigation pur- tem
poses Application
program
Data printed as re- Computer peripher- Learning materi- Self-paced in- Direct observa-
quired using com- als als: struction tion
puter hardware/pe- Learning manu-
ripheral devices in als
accordance with work Instruction
standard operating Hand-outs
procedures
Files and data trans- Storage devices and Supplies/ materi- Group discussion Practical demon-
ferred between com- basic categories of als: stration
patible systems us- memory Operating sys-
ing computer soft- tem
ware, hardware/pe- Application
ripheral devices in program
accordance with
standard operating
procedures
Browser launched Web browsers Learning materi- Self-paced in- Direct observa-
als: struction tion
Learning manu-
als
work Instruction
Hand-outs
Search engine Search engines Supplies/ materi- Group discussion Practical demon-
loaded als: stration
Operating sys-
tem
Application
program
Correct specifica- Knowing the correct Protractor Self-paced in- Direct observa-
tions are obtained specifications of the struction tion
from relevant relevant sources
source
Appropriate mea- Identify the neces- Steel rule Group discussion Practical
suring instrument sary measuring tools demonstration
is selected in line in selecting the job
with job require- requirements
ment
Reading skills re- Taper
quired to interpret
work instruction
Communication
skills
Taper
Out of roundness
Common Competencies :
Unit of Competency : PREPARE AND INTERPRET TECHNICAL DRAWING
Modules Title: PREPARING AND INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWING
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitude and values
needed to prepare/interpret diagrams, engineering abbreviation and
drawings, symbols and dimensions.
Nominal Duration: 8 hours
Location plans
Process and
instrumentation
diagrams
Loop diagrams
Process and
instrumentation
diagrams
Loop diagrams
Schematic dia-
grams
Calculator
L04. Store technical drawings and equipment /instruments
T-square
Calculator
Common Competencies :
Unit of Competency : USE HAND TOOLS
Modules Title: USING HAND TOOLS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed
to apply quality standards in the workplace. It includes
application of relevant procedures and other client require-
ments.
Nominal Duration: 5 hours
Hand sharpening
Adjustment using
correct procedures
LO4. Maintain hand tools
Assessment Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Criteria Methods
Tools used ac- Maintenance of tools Cleaning Lecture-demon- Hands-on
cording to tasks stration
undertaken
Routine mainte- Storage of tools Lubricating Self-paced in- Direct observa-
nance of tools struction tion
undertaken ac-
cording to stan-
dard operational
procedures, prin-
ciples and tech-
niques
Tools stored Standard operational Tightening Group discussion Practical demon-
safely in appro- procedures, princi- stration
priate locations ples and techniques
in accordance in maintaining a
with manufactur- tools
ers specifications
or standard oper-
ating procedures
Common Competencies :
Unit of Competency : TERMINATE AND CONNECT ELECTRICAL WIRING AND
ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT
Modules Title: TERMINATING AND CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING
AND ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes and values
needed to terminate and connect electrical wiring and electronic
circuits.
Nominal Duration: 8 hours
Communication
skills
Communication skills
Core Competencies :
Unit of Competency : TEST ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Modules Title: TESTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to test
electronic components. It includes competencies in determining the
criteria for testing electronics components, planning an approach
for component testing, testing the components and evaluating the
testing process.
Nominal Duration: 24 hours
Responsible person Job orders and client Data sheets/Appli- Self-paced instruc- Practical
is consulted for ef- requirements cation notes tion demonstration
fective and proper
work coordination
Data sheets/Appli- Effective work coor- Electronic compo- Group discussion Observation
cation notes are ob- dination nents and oral ques-
tained and inter- tioning
preted based on
manufacturer’s
specifications
Testing criteria are Interpreting data Testing instruments
defined to ensure sheets/application and equipment
that components
meet technical and
quality require-
ments
Document and Types and definition Report forms
communicate test- of testing criteria
ing criteria to rele-
vant personnel
Communication
skills
Reading skills
LO2. Plan an approach for component testing
Testing process and Testing process and Working area/ Film viewing Practical
records system are recording systems bench demonstration
evaluated based on
standard procedures
Test results/find- Evaluation of the Electronic compo- Self-paced in- Observation and oral
ings are docu- testing process nents struction questioning
mented for subse-
quent components
testing
Documentation of Testing instru- Group discussion Assessment of
the test results/find- ments and equip- output product
ings ment
Assessment rating
sheet
Reporting forms
Core Competencies :
Unit of Competency : INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Modules Title: INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the outcomes required in installing and
configuring desktop and workstation computers systems. It consists of
competencies to assemble computer hardware, install operating system
and drivers for peripherals/devices, and install application software as
well as to conduct testing and documentation.
Power ON self-test
and BIOS configura-
tion procedures
5S and 3Rs environ-
mental policies