National Technician Diploma in Computer Networking
HoD
Mr. Mawanda Edmond
Course Description
This National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology (NDICT) curriculum is aimed at producing graduates of technical diplomas who are relevant to the industry and world of work. It is learner-centered and competence-based and emphasizes practical teaching, projects, and the acquisition of skills by the learners.
Course Curriculumn
The curriculum is in line with the BTVET strategic plan of "Skilling Uganda’’ and the BTVET Act of 2008. The competencies that the learners are expected to acquire are spelled out in each module covered in the semester.
The modules offered in this programme are packaged in a manner that will enable the learner to attain particular skills for performing tasks at any level of the respective semester.
Course Programme Structure
Modules such as Computer Applications, Kiswahili and Communication Skills, are aimed at enhancing the learner’s report writing, communication and presentation skills.
In addition, the following modules: Internet Technologies and Web design, Computer Repair and Maintenance, Database planning, design and maintenance, Data communications and networks, Network and Systems administration and Web-based application development are aimed at equipping the learner with the core hands-on skills and techniques in the field of ICT.
Entrepreneurship and Ethics in Computing modules equip the learner with the skills of starting up, managing and sustaining an enterprise while following proper codes of conduct.
Industrial training, which comes at the end of each academic year, is aimed at, among others, to bridge the gap between the training institutions and the world of work.
Course Entry Requirements
General Entry Requirements
Admission to the National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology shall be done in accordance with the regulations of the National Council for Higher Education or any such statutory body to which the Government may assign this legal mandate from time to time.
Specific Entry Requirements
A candidate shall be eligible for admission to the National Diploma in Information and Communication Technology programme on meeting any of the following minimum qualifications:
Advanced Level (UACE) Entry Scheme
At least One Principal Pass obtained at the same sitting of the Advanced Level Examinations with credits in Mathematics and English at UCE as a MUST or its equivalent.
Certificate Entry Scheme
UCE Certificate with at least 6 credits and at least a six-month certificate in a computer-related course from a recognized institution of higher learning, with at least one year of working experience.
Diploma Entry Scheme
At least a Pass diploma in any Physical Sciences, Business and any other related programmes from a recognised institution
Graduate Entry Scheme
A Degree in any Physical Sciences, Business, and any other related programmes from a recognized institution.
Course Lecturers
Mr. Ochen Tonny Walter
Fees Structure not available at the moment
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