Information Communication Technician Level 6

Overview

The Information Communication Technician Level 6 programme is designed to train a competent ICT technician who will respond to societal needs through the use of computer applications, the design and development of software, computer networks, and the maintenance of computer systems.

The programme is competency-based and aims to equip trainees with the practical knowledge, skills, and attitudes required to perform effectively in the ICT sector. It addresses the demand for trained personnel who can support technological development, improve productivity, and respond to the changing needs of industry.

The curriculum covers basic, common, and core units of learning. These include communication skills, digital literacy, employability skills, entrepreneurship, occupational safety and health, programming, networking, computer security, database systems, web development, mobile applications, systems administration, multimedia systems, wireless technologies, and network infrastructure.

Admission Requirements

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

i. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) mean grade C, Kenya Certificate of Education (KCE) Division 3, or completion of Computer Technician Level 5.

ii. Any other qualification equivalent to that of Computer Technician Level 6, as determined by the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Authority (TVETA).

Expected Learning Outcomes

By the end of the programme, trainees should be able to:

i. Perform web development, including preparing web development project plans, designing web pages, linking web pages to databases, and testing website functionality.

ii. Develop basic mobile applications and maintain their performance.

iii. Manage computer systems by assembling and disassembling hardware, troubleshooting hardware and software faults, installing computer software, and maintaining computer systems.

iv. Perform multimedia system tasks, including multimedia digitization, compression, application design, and multimedia authoring.

v. Manage wireless technologies by designing, implementing, and maintaining basic wireless applications.

vi. Manage database systems by designing databases, installing database management systems, testing database systems, and maintaining databases.

vii. Manage network infrastructure by designing, installing, configuring, and maintaining networks.

viii. Perform computer programming by gathering user requirements, designing computer programs, and maintaining programs.

Career Prospects

The curriculum does not explicitly list job titles for graduates. However, its competency areas indicate potential employment opportunities in software development, computer systems support, networking, multimedia, database management, and related ICT services.

Potential career opportunities include:

1. Web Development Technician

Graduates may design, build, test, and maintain websites and web-based applications.

2. Mobile Application Developer

Graduates may develop and maintain basic mobile applications for different platforms.

3. Computer Systems Technician

Graduates may install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain computer hardware and software.

4. ICT Support Technician

Graduates may provide technical support to users and help resolve computer and software problems.

5. Multimedia Technician

Graduates may create, edit, digitize, and compress audio, video, and image content.

6. Wireless Network Technician

Graduates may install, configure, test, and maintain basic wireless communication systems.

7. Database Technician

Graduates may design, install, test, and maintain databases and database management systems.

8. Network Infrastructure Technician

Graduates may install, configure, troubleshoot, and maintain network infrastructure and related equipment.

9. Computer Programmer

Graduates may write, test, debug, and maintain computer programs based on user requirements.

10. ICT Field Technician

Graduates may provide on-site installation, troubleshooting, and maintenance services for computer systems, networks, and related ICT equipment.