What do you need to know about ICT strand?

If you are computer-savvy or a techy, step right into the ICT strand. Under this strand, you will be
encouraged to utilize information and communication technological tools to contextualize, collaborate,
and create experiences for learning.

Information Communication and Technology or ICT strand is one of the strands offered in the Technical-
Vocational-Livelihood (TVL) Track in school and one of the specialization is the Computer System
Servicing. It is designed to provide you with the technical skills and knowledge in using tools and
equipment that allows people to interact in the digital world.

The best thing about CSS is that you can earn a National Certificate, provided that you pass the
assessments from TESDA. National Certificates can help boost your chances for employment in the
future.

Taking the Computer Systems Servicing NCII specialization will equip the students with the skills to:

The learners shall be able to demonstrate core competencies in computer systems servicing as prescribed
by TESDA Training Regulations.

1. Installing and Configuring Computer System

2. Setting up Computer Network

3. Setting up Computer Server

4. Maintaining and repairing Computer System & Network.

What can I do after CSS Training?

 You can take different careers after taking CSS. With the right set of skills and knowledge, you
can take a job as a technical support, computer service and repair technician, network
technician, a data encoder, and a technical service representative. You can also take up sales
positions such as online sales agent and IT sales staff.

 If you are planning to continue your studies in college with this as your strand, you can take up
Computer Science, computer engineering, information technology, Information &
Communications Technology/ICT, software and network engineering

Opportunities of Computer Systems Servicing NC II as a Career.

 The Computer Systems Servicing National Certificate Level II (NC II) Qualification consists of
competencies that must have to allow making a diagnosis and troubleshooting problems in PC
systems, software, restoring parts, and making the system back to normal function. A person
who has achieved this qualification is competent to be a computer service and repair
technician.

 The demand for computer service and repair technician is growing in every organization and
industry.

 Some of the tasks are hardware repair and installation; software installation, upgrade and
configuration; and troubleshooting client and/or server problems.

 Today’s technicians are capable of viewing desktop and sharing control of mouse and keyboard
through remote assistance.
 Work Activities

You would refurbish, maintain, and install computer systems and equipment as a computer
service and repair technician.
Your everyday job would consist of the following:

1. Setting up new IT systems

2. Improving existing hardware and software

3. Going to see home users to fix their PCs and other defective equipment

4. Testing systems to ensure that they are working in good condition

5. Servicing peripherals like printers, scanners, and other office equipment

6. Preparing cost estimates

7. Performing routine administration.

Skills, Interests, and Qualities

You should possess the following skills, interests, and qualities to become a computer service
and repair technician:

1. Profound knowledge of hardware, commonly used software, and operating systems

2. Excellent skills in communication and customer service

3. Superb problem-solving skills

4. Patient and systematic approach

5. Capable to meet deadlines

6. Motivation to keep abreast with IT developments

7. Deep understanding of electrical safety issues

CORE COMPETENCIES:

- Install and Configure Computer Systems

- Set-up Computer Networks
- Set-up Computer Servers
- Maintain and Repair Computer Systems and Networks

All the trainings and skills you acquired in this subject could help you for future preferences.

If you like business you need computers, when you go to college of your preferred course, you
need ICT skills. 21st century learners need ICT knowledge and skills and, so therefore you need
to be trained and taught by a CSS teacher. Good luck to all of you and be wise in choosing what is
best for you for your good future.