INFORMATION TECHNICIAN LEVEL 6

This unit covers the competencies required to Develop Computer Program. It involves Identifying program and programming concepts, identifying phases of program development, perform program design and Analysis, develop a Computer program, Perform Program testing and debugging, Perform User training and Program Maintenance.

This unit covers the competencies required to Perform Graphic Design. It involves Identification of graphic design concepts, identification of elements and principles of graphic design, application of typography techniques, creation and editing of images, perform of layout design and printing of the layout design.

This unit covers the competencies required to manage information system. It involves identification of information system concepts, classification of information systems, management of information resources, Planning of information system, identification of impact of information system in an organization

This unit covers the competencies required to carry out management of databases systems. It involves identification of database management systems, designing of database, Creation and manipulation of database, database testing e.g. using dummy data, implementation of the designed database, establishing transaction and concurrency mechanism and managing database security.

This unit covers the competencies required for performing computer repair and maintenance using diagnosing, repairing and maintenance tools. It involves performing troubleshooting, disassembling of faulty components, repairing/replacing faulty components, testing of component functionality upgradation and testing of hardware and software.

This unit covers the competencies required to perform computer networking activities. It involves identifying network types and components, connecting network devices, configuring network components and workstations, networking testing, configuring Network types, perform Network security, monitoring and maintaining.

This unit covers the competencies required to perform computer software installation work. Installation activities includes identification of the software to be installed, actual installation of the software, Software configuration software functionality test, software maintenance and user training.

This unit covers the competencies required to provide ICT security. They include identification of security threats, installation of security control measures, implementation of security measures, testing of system vulnerability and monitoring of the security system.

This unit covers the competencies required for performing ICT Infrastructure support. It involves identification and Documentation of ICT infrastructure equipment, Evaluation of the possible causes of failures of the components, diagnose and fix problems, test component performance and perform user training.

This unit covers the competencies required to perform Website Design. It Involves gathering data required, determining of website design tool, developing a dynamic functional website, host website developed, perform routine website maintenance.