CSS 21st Century
CSS 21st Century
CSS 21st Century
COMPETENCY-BASED CURRICULUM
A. Course Design
The trainees who wish to enter the course should possess the following
requirements:
can communicate either oral and written;
must be physically and mentally fit
with good moral character; and
must pass the trainability/aptitude test
Course Structure
Basic Competencies
No. 37 of Hours
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Nominal
Outcomes Duration
UNIT OF LEARNING NOMINAL
MODULE TITLE
COMPETENCY OUTCOMES DURATION
1. Participate in workplace 1.1 Participating in 1.1.1 Obtain and con-
communication workplace communica- vey workplace in-
tion formation 5 hours
1.1.2 Perform duties
following work-
place instruc-
tions
1.1.3 Complete rele-
vant work related
documents
2. Work in team 2.1 Working in a team 2.1.1 Describe team 4 hours
environment environment role and scope
2.1.2 Identify one’s
role and
responsibility within a
team
2.1.3 Work as team
leader
3.Solve/Address General 3.1 Solving/Address 3.1.1 Identify routine 4 hours
Workplace Problems General Workplace problems
Problems 3.1.2 Look for solu-
tions to routine
problems
3.1.3 Recommend so-
lutions to prob-
lems
4. Develop Career And 4.1 Developing Career 4.1.1 Manage one’s 4 hours
Life Decisions And Life Decisions emotion
4.1.2 Develop reflec-
tive practice
4.1.3 Boost self-confi-
dence and de-
velop self-regu-
lation
5. Contribute To Work- 5.1 Contributing to 5.1.1 Identify opportu- 4 hours
place Innovation Workplace Innovation nities to do
things better
5.1.2 Discuss and de-
velop ideas with
others
6. Present Relevant in- 6.1 Presenting Relevant 6.1.1 Gather data/ in- 4 hours
formation Information formation
6.1.2 Assess gathered
data/information
6.1.3 Record and
present informa-
tion
7. Practice Occupational 7.1 Practicing Occupa- 7.1.1 Identify OSH com- 4 hours
Safety and Health Policies tional Safety and Health pliance require-
and Procedures Policies and Procedures ments
7.1.2 Prepare OSH re-
quirements for
compliance
7.1.3 Perform tasks in ac-
cordance with rel-
evant OSH poli-
cies and proce-
dures
8. Exercise Efficient And 8.1 Exercising Efficient 8.1.1 Identify the effi- 4 hours
Effective Sustainable Prac- And Effective Sustainable ciency and ef-
tices in The Workplace Practices in the Work- fectiveness of re-
place source utilization
8.1.2. Determine causes
of inefficiency
and/or ineffec-
tiveness
of resource utilization
8.1.3 Convey inefficient
environmental
practices
9. Practice Entrepreneur- 9.1 Practicing Entrepre- 9.1.1 Apply entrepre- 4 hours
ial Skills in The Work- neurial Skills in The neurial work-
place Workplace place best prac-
tices
9.1.2 Communicate en-
trepreneurial
workplace best
practices
9.1.3 Implement cost-
effective opera-
tions
Common Competencies
No. 80 of Hours
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal
Duration
1. Apply quality stan- 1.1 Apply- 1.1.1 Assess quality or re- 8 hours
dards ing ceived materials
quality 1.1.1 Assess own work
stan- 1.1.2 Engage in quality
dards improvement
2. Perform computer op- 2.1 Per- 2.1.1 Plan and 16 hours
erations forming prepare for
com- tasks to be
puter taken/undertaken
opera- 2.1.2 Input data into
tions computer
2.1.3 Assess informa-
tion using com-
puter
2.1.4 Produce output/
data using com-
puter system
2.1.5 Use basic func-
tions of a web
browser to locate
information
2.1.6 Maintain com-
puter equipment
and systems
1. Perform mensuration 3.1 Per- 3.1.1 Select measuring 8 hours
and calculation forming instruments
mensu- 3.1.2 Carry out mea-
ration surement and cal-
and cal- culation
culation 3.1.3 Maintain measur-
ing instruments
2. Prepare and interpret 4.1 Prepar- 4.1.1 Identify different 8 hours
technical drawings ing and kinds of technical
inter- drawings
preting 4.1.2 Interpret technical
techni- drawing
cal 4.1.3 Prepare/make
draw- changes on elec-
ings trical/electronic
schematic and
drawings
4.1.4 Store technical
drawings and
equipment /instru-
ments
3. Use hand tools 5.1 Using 5.1.1. Plan and prepare 8 hours
hand for task to be un-
tools dertaken
5.1.2. Prepare hand tools
5.1.3. Use appropriate
hand tools and
equipment
5.1.4. Maintain hand
tools
4. Terminate and con- 6.1 Termi- 6.1.1 Plan and prepare 8 hours
nect electrical wiring nating for termination/
and electronics circuit and connection of
con- electrical wiring/
necting electronic circuits
electri- 6.1.2 Terminate/connect
cal wiring/electronic
wiring circuits
and 6.1.3 Test termination/
elec- connections of
tronics electrical wiring
circuit and electronics
circuits
5. Test electronic com- 7.1 Testing 7.1.1. Determine criteria 24 hours
ponents elec- for testing elec-
tronic tronics compo-
compo- nents
nents 7.1.2. Plan an approach
for component
testing
7.1.3. Test components
7.1.4. Evaluate the testing
process
Core Competencies
No. 160 of Hours
Unit of Competency Module Title Learning Outcomes Nominal
Duration
CORE
1. Install and configure 1.1. Installing and con- 1.1.1. Assemble com-
computer systems figuring computer puter hardware
systems 1.1.2. Install operating
system and driv-
ers for peripher-
als/ devices.
1.1.3. Install the com- 40
puter application
software
1.1.4. Conduct testing
and documenta-
tion
4. Maintain and repair 4.1. Maintaining and re- 4.1.1. Plan and prepare
computer systems and pairing computer for maintenance
networks systems and net- and repair
works 4.1.2. Maintain com-
puter systems
and networks
4.1.3. Diagnose faults
of computer sys-
tems 40
4.1.4. Rectify/correct
defects in com-
puter systems
4.1.5. Inspect and test
the computer sys-
tems and net-
works
ASSESSMENT METHODS:
Practical demonstration
Oral questioning
Written exam
Simulation
Observation
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
Nominal Duration: 5 hours
Summary of Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module, the students/trainees will be able to:
supervisors and
colleagues are
identified and
followed
1.6 Defined
workplace
procedures
for the loca-
tion and stor-
age of infor-
mation are
used
1.7 Personal in-
teraction is
carried out
clearly and
concisely
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
3.3 Construc-
tive contribu-
tions to office
operations are
made according
to enterprise re-
quirements
3.4 Ability to
work within
one’s allotted
time and fi-
nances is sus-
tained
Common Competencies :
Unit of Competency : APPLY QUALITY STANDARDS
Modules Title: APPLYING QUALITY STANDARDS
Module Descriptor: This module covers the knowledge, skills, attitudes and values
needed to apply quality standards in the workplace. The unit also
includes the application of relevant safety procedures and regulations,
organization procedures and customer requirements.
Nominal Duration: 8 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
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/ materials: Group discussion Practical demon-
sure that OH and S puters and basic fea- Operating system stration
guidelines and proce- tures of different oper- Application pro-
dures followed ating systems gram
Accuracy of informa- Communication skills Learning materials: Self-paced instruc- Direct observation
tion checked and in- to identify lines of Learning manuals tion
formation saved in ac- communication, re- work Instruction
cordance with stan- quest advice, follow Hand-outs
dard operating proce- instructions and re-
dures ceive feedback
Inputted data stored Storage devices and Supplies/ materi- Group discussion Practical demon-
in storage media ac- basic categories of als: stration
cording to require- memory Operating sys-
ments tem
Application pro-
gram
Work performed Basic ergonomics of
within ergonomic keyboard and com-
guidelines puter user
LO3. Access information using computer
Assessment Crite- Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
ria Methods
Correct program/ap- Relevant types of Equipment: Lecture-demon- Hands-on
plication selected software 1 unit of com- stration
based on job require- puter
ments Voltage regula-
tor
UPS
Desktop icons cor- System software Supplies/ materials: Group discussion Practical demon-
rectly selected, opened Operating system stration
and closed for naviga- Application pro-
tion purposes gram
Browser launched Web browsers Learning materials: Self-paced instruc- Direct observation
Learning manuals tion
work Instruction
Hand-outs
Search engine loaded Search engines Supplies/ materials: Group discussion Practical demonstra-
Operating system tion
Application pro-
gram
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
Process and
instrumentation
diagrams
Loop diagrams
Process and
instrumentation
diagrams
Loop diagrams
Schematic dia-
grams
LO3 Prepare/ make changes on electrical/ electronic schematics and drawings
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Methods
Electrical/ electronic Mathematics Components/ di- Lecture-demon- Hands-on
schematic drawn and viders stration
correctly identified
Correct drawing Communication Drawing boards Self-paced in- Direct observa-
identified, equip- skills struction tion
ment selected and
used in accordance
with job require-
ments
Rulers Group discussion Practical demon-
stration
T-square
Calculator
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
LO3. Test termination/connections of electrical wiring/electronics circuits
Assessment Crite- Contents Conditions Methodolo- Assessment
ria gies Methods
Testing of all com- Use of test Materials Lecture-demon- Hands-on
pleted termination/ instruments/equipment Cables stration
connections of elec- Soldering lead
tric wiring/electronic Wires
circuits is conducted
for compliance with
specification and
regulations using ap-
propriate procedures
and equipment
Wiring and circuits Single phase AC prin- Tools and equip- Self-paced in- Direct observa-
are checked using ciples ment struction tion
specified testing pro- Pliers
cedures Cutters
Screw drivers
Soldering gun
Multi-tester
Unplanned events or Wiring techniques Group discussion Practical demon-
conditions are re- stration
sponded to in accor-
dance with estab-
lished procedures
Soldering techniques Personal protec-
tive equipment
Reading skills required
to interpret work in-
struction
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 that sheets/application and equipment
components meet
technical and quality
requirements
Document and com- Types and definition Report forms
municate testing cri- of testing criteria
teria to relevant per-
sonnel
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.
Nominal Duration: 40 hours
Power ON self-test
and BIOS configura-
tion procedures
5S and 3Rs environ-
mental policies
LO2. Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices
Assessment Criteria Contents Conditions Methodologies Assessment
Methods
Portable bootable de- Preparation of install- Portable devices Lecture Written exam
vices are created in ac- ers Flash drive
cordance with soft- Slip-streaming External optical
ware manufacturer in- Preparing bootable drive
struction portable and optical
devices
Customized installers Disk management Computer Discussion Practical exam/
are prepared in accor- Disk formatting 32-bit Desktop demonstration
dance with software Disk partitioning computer
utilization guide and 64-bit desktop
end user agreement computer
Laptop