Competency
Competency Content Learning Outcomes Period
Level
Term 1:
Fundamentals of
120
Computer
Hardware
Personal Safety & Electrical
Precautions: Handling electrical
components, Preventing electrical
hazards, Using anti-static wrist
straps and mats, Proper handling
of power supplies and batteries,
First aid for electrical shocks. Demonstrate proper
Safe Handling of Computer handling of computer
Components: Preventing damage hardware components.
to motherboard, CPU, RAM; ESD Identify potential
prevention techniques; Proper electrical and physical
Safety
storage and transportation. hazards. Apply safety
Procedures in
Workplace Safety & precautions while
Computer Week 1 10
Ergonomics: Ergonomic assembling and
Hardware &
workspace setup, Preventing troubleshooting
Networking
repetitive strain injuries, Proper hardware. Implement
ventilation for equipment. Fire cybersecurity
Safety & Emergency measures to protect
Procedures: Fire risks in IT personal and system
environments, Safe use of fire data.
extinguishers, Emergency
response planning. Cybersecurity
Safety: Strong password policies,
Data protection, Malware and
phishing prevention, Safe internet
browsing.
Computer Basics: Definition and
significance of computers.
Describe the evolution
Evolution of Computers: First to
and significance of
Fifth Generation. Characteristics
computers. Identify
of Modern Computers: Speed,
different types of
automation, accuracy, versatility.
computers and their
Introduction to Basic Components of a
Week 2-3 applications. 20
Computers Computer System: Input, output,
Differentiate between
storage, processing units.
hardware and
Hardware vs Software:
software. Recognize
Differences and importance.
key components and
Types of Computers: Desktop,
their functions.
Laptop, Server, Embedded
Systems.
Input, Output & Week 4-5 Input Devices: Keyboard, Mouse, Identify and explain 20
Storage Devices Scanner, Joystick, Microphone. the function of input,
Output Devices: Monitor, Printer, output, and storage
Speaker, Projector. Storage devices. Compare the
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advantages and
disadvantages of
Devices: HDD, SSD, Optical
different storage
Disks, USB Drives, Memory
technologies.
Cards. Storage Technologies:
Demonstrate the
RAID configurations, Cloud
ability to connect and
Storage principles.
configure these
devices.
Motherboard Role: Function and
importance. CPU & Processing: Identify key
Working principle, clock speed, motherboard
cores. Memory Types: RAM, components and their
Cache, Virtual Memory. Chipsets functions. Explain the
Motherboard and & Expansion Slots: PCIe, RAM role of the CPU and
Week 6-7 20
Components slots, compatibility. Power different types of
Supply Units (PSU): Voltage, memory. Demonstrate
wattage calculation, efficiency the ability to
ratings. BIOS/UEFI & Boot configure BIOS/UEFI
Process: Configuration and settings.
troubleshooting.
Required Tools: Screwdrivers,
anti-static wristbands, thermal
Assemble a fully
paste. Step-by-Step Assembly:
functional PC.
Installing motherboard, CPU,
Identify and resolve
RAM, Storage devices.
Computer assembly-related
Week 8-9 Connecting Power & 20
Assembly issues. Demonstrate
Peripherals: Power supply,
safe and efficient
cables, external devices. Safety
hardware installation
Precautions: Handling delicate
practices.
components, avoiding static
discharge.
Types of OS: Windows, Linux,
macOS. Installation Process:
Bootable media, installation steps.
Install and configure
Partitioning Hard Drives: Disk
an operating system.
Installing and partitions, Dual Boot Setup.
Manage user accounts
Configuring an Week 10-11 Installing Drivers & Software: 20
and permissions.
OS Importance of drivers, software
Install necessary
management. User Account
drivers and software.
Management: Creating accounts,
setting permissions, managing
security.
Troubleshooting Week 12 Common Hardware Issues: Diagnose and 10
and Maintenance Causes and solutions. Preventive troubleshoot hardware
Maintenance: Cleaning and issues. Perform
servicing hardware. Diagnostic preventive
Tools: Software utilities, BIOS maintenance. Utilize
troubleshooting. System Errors diagnostic tools for
& Software Crashes: Handling system repair.
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crashes, safe mode recovery.
Ethical Computing: Definition
and importance of computer
ethics. Privacy & Data
Protection: Ethical handling of Understand the
user data, data privacy laws. importance of ethical
Cyberbullying & Online computing practices.
Harassment: Recognizing and Recognize data
preventing online abuse. privacy laws and best
Computer Intellectual Property & practices. Identify
Week 13 10
Ethics Copyright: Understanding ways to prevent
software licenses, fair use cyberbullying and
policies. Responsible Internet online harassment.
Use: Avoiding plagiarism, Apply ethical
respecting digital rights. decision-making in
Professional Conduct in IT: IT-related scenarios.
Ethical hacking, responsible
software development, avoiding
conflicts of interest.
Term 2 & Term
3: Networking,
240
Security &
Projects
Explain different
types of networks and
Network Types: LAN, WAN, their use cases.
MAN. Network Topologies: Bus, Identify and
LAN & WAN
Weeks 1-2 Star, Mesh, Hybrid. Data differentiate between 20
Basics
Transmission: Wired vs Wireless various network
networks, Transmission mediums. topologies. Describe
different data
transmission methods.
Identify and explain
Networking Devices: Switches, the function of
Routers, Modems. Cables & networking devices.
Network
Connectors: Ethernet, Fiber Demonstrate proper
Hardware & Weeks 3-4 20
Optic, Coaxial cables. cabling techniques.
Cabling
Networking Standards: IEEE Understand
802.3, 802.11. networking standards
and protocols.
Apply IP addressing
IPv4 & IPv6 Addressing: schemes. Perform
Structure, classes, subnet masks. subnetting
IP Addressing &
Weeks 5-6 Subnetting Techniques: CIDR, calculations. 20
Subnetting
VLSM. Private vs Public IPs: Differentiate between
Usage and importance. private and public IP
addresses.
Configuring Weeks 7-8 Network Setup: Configuring Set up a small local 20
Local Networks home/office networks. DHCP & network. Use network
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troubleshooting tools
DNS: Assigning IP addresses
effectively. Configure
dynamically. Troubleshooting
DHCP and DNS
Tools: Ping, Tracert, Nslookup.
settings.
Security Threats: Malware,
Recognize
Phishing, DoS Attacks. Firewalls
cybersecurity threats
& Encryption: Network security
and risks. Implement
Cybersecurity & policies, data encryption
Weeks 9-10 security best practices. 20
Firewalls techniques. User Authentication
Configure firewalls
& Access Control: Multi-factor
and access control
authentication, Role-based access
measures.
control.
Set up and configure
Wi-Fi Standards: 802.11
wireless networks.
a/b/g/n/ac/ax. Server
Wireless Configure and manage
Configuration: File servers, Web
Networking & Weeks 11-12 different types of 20
servers, Cloud servers. Network
Servers servers. Understand
Protocols: HTTP, HTTPS, FTP,
various network
TCP/IP.
protocols.
