COURSE OVERVIEW
ICT Level 4 consists of competencies that an individual must achieve to ICT sector in an effective manner and cost saving. It entails usage of ICT devices, installation of software, repairing and maintaining of a computer, application of Microsoft Office tools and usage of the Internet.
This qualification consists of the following basic and core competencies:
BASIC UNITS OF LEARNING
|
Unit of Learning Code |
Unit of Learning Title |
Duration in Hours |
Credit factor |
|
Communication skills |
20 |
2 |
|
|
IT/CU/ICTA/BC/02/4/A |
Numeracy skills |
30 |
3 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/BC/03/4/A |
Digital literacy |
30 |
3 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/BC/04/4/A |
Entrepreneurial skills |
60 |
6 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/BC/05/4/A |
Employability skills |
30 |
3 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/BC/06/4/A |
Environmental literacy |
20 |
2 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/BC/07/4/A |
Occupational safety and health practices |
20 |
2 |
|
TOTAL |
210 |
21 |
|
CORE UNITS OF LEARNING
|
Unit Code |
Unit Title |
Duration in Hours |
Credit factor |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/CR/01/4/A |
Usage of ICT devices |
80 |
8 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/CR/02/4/A |
Software Installation |
80 |
8 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/CR/03/4/A |
Repair and Maintenance |
100 |
10 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/CR/04/4/A |
Application of Microsoft Office tools |
80 |
8 |
|
IT/CU/ICTA/CR/05/4/A |
Usage of the Internet |
80 |
8 |
|
|
Industrial Attachment |
300 |
30 |
|
TOTAL |
720 |
72 |
|
|
GRAND TOTAL |
930 |
93 |
|
The core units of learning are independent of each other and may be taken independently.
The total duration of the course is 930 hours including industrial attachment.
Field Attachment
It is envisaged that the trainee will have undergone a field training and assessment with a recognized ICT firm as a prerequisite for completion of this training course. At least 300 hours (8 weeks) should be spent on a supervised and assessed field attachment.
Entry Requirements
An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:
- Attained KCSE with mean grade of E
Or
- Information Communication Technology (ICT) National Certificate Qualification Level 3
Or
- Equivalent qualifications in a related field as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)
Assessment
The course will be assessed at two levels: internally and externally. Internal assessment is continuous and is conducted by the trainer who is monitored by an accredited internal verifier while external assessment is conducted by accredited external assessors appointed by TVET CDACC.
Certification
A candidate will be issued with a national certificate of competency on demonstration of competence in a unit of competency. To attain the national qualification ICT Assistant level 4, the candidate must demonstrate competence in all the units of competency as given in qualification pack. These certificates will be issued by TVET CDACC in conjunction with training provider.