Computer Technician
COURSE BACKGROUND
A computer technician is an individual who identifies, troubleshoots and resolves computer problems. Computer technicians possess skilled knowledge, hands-on experience and different tools to repair and maintain computer hardware, software and network/Internet issues.
A computer technician is also known as a PC technician or PC repair technician.
Duration of the course
it is a two years course with 2 intakes per year that is January, June.
National Examination
Learners will have to complete internal assessments (FORMATIVE AND SUMMATIVE) assignments 01-16 those assignments are part of General Assessments towards the POE File. Learners will be doing the monthly internal assessments, mid-year exams and end of the year exams to assess the students if they are progress towards the EISA Exams. At the end of the course which is 12/18/24 months must be completed which gives a student a right to sit in for the EISA Examinations. These are exams from Seta.
Course Outline
Knowledge Modules
- Introduction to Data Communication and Networking.
- Basics of Computer Architecture: Hardware.
- Basics of Computer Architecture: Software.
- Basic Concepts of Sustainable Computer Environment and Green Technologies.
- Social Media and Digital Literacy.
- End User Computing.
- Business communication and customer services.
- Ready for work standards.
Total number of credits for Knowledge Modules: 109.
Practical Skill Modules
- Troubleshoot computer and network faults.
- Maintain computer and network security.
- Provide support to end Users.
- Install computer software and hardware.
Total number of credits for Practical Skill Modules: 73.
Work Experience Modules
- Respond to user inquiries regarding fault request.
- Set up equipment for users, check operating system performance and ensure proper installation of cables and software.
- Processes of maintaining computer systems and peripherals.
- Identify the potential green technologies, processes and procedures for cost effective application and create a sustainable computer environment to reduce e-waste.
- Maintain records of daily data communication transactions, problems and remedial actions taken, or installation activities.
Total number of credits for Work Experience Modules: 100.
· system programmer
· software developer, web developer
· network administrator
· software tester
· product manager
· engineering manager
Learners who have passed National Examination will be awarded Occupational Certificate: COMPUTER TECHNICIAN by Quality Council. Certificates are only issued to students that pass the EISA (NATIONAL EXAMS) whereby this certificate is Nationally and Internationally recognized.
NB: FEES INCLUDE STUDY MATERIALS, SPORTS UNIFORM, STUDENT CARD & NAMETAG.
TUITION FEES |
REGISTRATION FEES =R500 |
ADMINISTRATION FEE =R2500 |
ASSESSMENT,MODERATION & CERTIFICATION FEES = R2000 (PAYABLE IN OCTOBER ) |
TOTAL INSTALLMENT FEES =R33800 |
Monthly Installment: R28800 ÷ 24 months = R1200
NB…REGISTRATION AND DEPOSIT FEES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE
