ICT technician level 5

1.DESCRIPTION OF THE COURSE

This course is designed to equip individuals with the competences required to practice as ICT technicians in the modern Kenyan Technological sector. It reflects the employers’ demand for qualified personnel, that would enable them to compete in an environment where the technology is constantly evolving, and the expectations of clients are becoming ever more demanding.

The course consists of:

Basic units of learning to build the necessary skills and attitudes to enhance the employability of ICT technicians, enabling them to make positive contributions to the quickly technology Country;

Core units of learning to develop high-end knowledge and skills to perform any Information communication and technological services needed in the society.

2. Units of Learning

Basic Units of Learning

Unit Code	Unit Title	Duration in Hours	Credit Factor
IT/CU/ICT/BC/1/5	Demonstrate Communication Skills	25	2.5
IT/CU/ICT/BC/2/5	Demonstrate Numeracy skills	40	4
IT/CU/ICT/BC/3/5	Demonstrate Digital Literacy	45	4.5
IT/CU/ICT/BC/4/5	Demonstrate Entrepreneurial Skills	70	7
IT/CU/ICT/BC/5/5	Demonstrate Employability Skills	50	5
IT/CU/ICT/BC/6/5	Demonstrate Environmental Literacy	25	2.5
IT/CU/ICT/BC/7/5	Demonstrate occupational Safety and Health Practices	25	3.5
Total		210	21

Core Units of Learning

Unit Code	Unit Title	Duration in Hours	Credit Factor
ICT/CU/IT/CR/1/6	Perform Networking	300	30
ICT/CU/IT/CR/2/6	Install computer software	200	20
ICT/CU/IT/CR/3/6	Perform computer repair and maintenance	280	28
ICT/CU/IT/CR/4/6	Manage Database System	310	31
ICT/CU/IT/CR/5/6	Develop Computer Program	340	34
ICT/CU/IT/CR/6/6	Manage Operating System	210	21
	Industrial Attachment	360	36
Total		2000	200
Gross total		2280	228

Total number of hours 2280 inclusive of industrial attachment. These Units of Learning are independent of each other and may be taken independently.

3. Entry Requirements

An individual entering this course should have any of the following minimum requirements:

Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (K.C.S.E.) with a minimum mean grade of D+(Plus)

ICT Technician Level 4 certificate with one year of continuous work experience

Equivalent qualifications as determined by Kenya National Qualifications Authority (KNQA)

4. Provision for Industrial attachment

It is envisaged that the trainee will have undergo 360 hours industrial training and assessment with a recognised ICT industry as a prerequisite for completion of this training course.