AIM

The overall aim of the training programme at this level is to enhance awareness of the basic computer skills and provide the required communication skills and personality development skills inorder for the student to obtain a job after completing the course. The Basic Technician Certificate in Computing, Information and Communication Technology course acts as a bridge for the students who are equiped with good aptitude and computing knowledge to move ahead in their academics by proceeding to higher education as Diploma, Degree etc.

This program aims at equipping students with appropriate knowledge and skills necessary to understand and become successfully in the world of information Technology

Objectives

• Develop basic computer skills.
• Develop personality and communication skills.
• Provide foundation of basic principles, skills and knowledge that will enhance the graduates carrier development.
• Provide adequate ICT skills and knowledge which will enable to be competent in solving the ICT related problems.
• To prepare student for further studies in ICT related fields

Competence Level Description

The holder of the qualification will be able to apply skills and knowledge at routine level

Completion of Semester 1 and 2 will give the student NTA Level 4 qualification

ICT Programme Outcomes
The purpose of this programme is to enable students to apply basic office application operations, help-desk support, repair and maintenance of computers, installation of computer hardware and software, setting up computer networks and provide web services. Specific Objectives of the program include:

(i) Ability to use basic computer skills to perform computer operations and office application packages;

(ii) Ability to apply different computer software skills and knowledge to install, configure & service computer software and provide web sites services;

(iii) Ability to apply basic electronics theories and electrical circuit diagrams to install, service, maintain and repair computer hardware and its peripherals;

(iv) Ability to apply elementary mathematical principles and networking theories to assist in setting up of computer network;

(v) Ability to provide help-desk support and quality customer care using communication and problem solving skills.

Admission Requirement

The Basic Technician Certicate in Computing Information Communication Technology targets form four completed students with Certficate of Secondary Education with at least four passes. A pass grade is any grade score equivalent to “D” or higher. OR National Vocational Training Award Level III (Trade Test Grade I) from recognised institution.

Duration

2 Semesters to be covered in 1 year.