Agri-Fishery Arts Specialization Number of Hours Pre-Requisite
Agri-Fishery Arts Specialization Number of Hours Pre-Requisite
Agri-Fishery Arts Specialization Number of Hours Pre-Requisite
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD TRACK AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING (NC II)
(640 hours)
These are the specializations and their pre-requisites. These lists should be used as reference for curriculum maps.
AGRI-FISHERY ARTS
Specialization Number of Hours Pre-requisite
1. Agricultural Crops Production (NC I) 320 hours
2. Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013 640 hours
3. Agricultural Crops Production (NC III) 640 hours Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)
4. Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) (NC II) or
Animal Health Care Management (NC III) 320 hours Animal Production (Ruminants) (NC II) or
Animal Production (Swine) (NC II)
5. Animal Production (Poultry-Chicken) (NC II) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
6. Animal Production (Large Ruminants) (NC II) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
7. Animal Production (Swine) (NC II) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
8. Aquaculture (NC II) 640 hours
9. Artificial Insemination (Large Ruminants) (NC II) 160 hours Animal Production (Large Ruminants) (NC II)
10. Artificial Insemination (Swine) (NC II) 160 hours Animal Production (Swine) (NC II)
11. Fish Capture (NC II) 640 hours
12. Fishing Gear Repair and Maintenance (NC III) 320 hours
13. Fish-Products Packaging (NC II) 320 hours
14. Fish Wharf Operation (NC I) 160 hours
15. Food Processing (NC II) 640 hours
16. Horticulture (NC III) 640 hours Agricultural Crops Production (NC II)
17. Landscape Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 320 hours
18. Organic Agriculture (NC II) 320 hours
19. Pest Management (NC II) 320 hours
20. Rice Machinery Operations (NC II) 320 hours
21. Rubber Processing (NC II) 320 hours
22. Rubber Production (NC II) 320 hours
23. Slaughtering Operations (Hog/Swine/Pig) (NC II) 160 hours
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Number of
Specialization Pre-requisite
Hours
1. Attractions and Theme Parks Operations with Ecotourism (NC II) 160 hours
2. Barbering (NC II) 320 hours
3. Bartending (NC II) 320 hours
4. Beauty/Nail Care (NC II) 160 hours
5. Bread and Pastry Production (NC II) 160 hours
6. Caregiving (NC II) 640 hours
7. Commercial Cooking (NC III) 320 hours Cookery (NC II)
8. Cookery (NC II) 320 hours
9. Dressmaking (NC II) 320 hours
10. Events Management Services (NC III) 320 hours
11. Fashion Design (Apparel) (NC III) 640 hours Dressmaking (NC II) or Tailoring (NC II)
12. Food and Beverage Services (NC II) 160 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
13. Front Office Services (NC II) 160 hours
14. Hairdressing (NC II) 320 hours
15. Hairdressing (NC III) 640 hours Hairdressing (NC II)
16. Handicraft (Basketry, Macrame) (Non-NC) 160 hours
17. Handicraft (Fashion Accessories, Paper Craft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
18. Handicraft (Needlecraft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
19. Handicraft (Woodcraft, Leathercraft) (Non-NC) 160 hours
20. Housekeeping (NC II) 160 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
21. Local Guiding Services (NC II) 160 hours
22. Tailoring (NC II) 320 hours
23. Tourism Promotion Services (NC II) 160 hours
24. Travel Services (NC II) 160 hours
25. Wellness Massage (NC II) 160 hours
INDUSTRIAL ARTS
Number of
Specialization Pre-requisite
Hours
1. Automotive Servicing (NC I) 640 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
2. Automotive Servicing (NC II) 640 hours Automotive Servicing (NC I)
3. Carpentry (NC II) 640 hours
4. Carpentry (NC III) 320 hours Carpentry (NC II)
5. Construction Painting (NC II) 160 hours
6. Domestic Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (DOMRAC) Servicing (NC
640 hours
II)
7. Driving (NC II) 160 hours
8. Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 640 hours
9. Electric Power Distribution Line Construction (NC II) 320 hours Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II)
10. Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (NC II) 640 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
11. Furniture Making (Finishing) (NC II) 640 hours
12. Instrumentation and Control Servicing (NC II) 320 hours Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (EPAS) (NC II)
13. Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (NC II) 320 hours Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW) (NC II)
14. Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) (NC II) 320 hours Shielded Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) (NC II)
15. Machining (NC I) 640 hours
16. Machining (NC II) 640 hours Machining (NC I)
17. Masonry (NC II) 320 hours
18. Mechatronics Servicing (NC II) 320 hours Electronic Products Assembly and Servicing (EPAS) (NC II)
19. Motorcycle/Small Engine Servicing (NC II) 320 hours
20. Plumbing (NC I) 320 hours
21. Plumbing (NC II) 320 hours Plumbing (NC I)
22. Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning (Packaged Air-Conditioning Unit Domestic Refrigeration and Air-conditioning (DOMRAC)
640 hours
[PACU]/Commercial Refrigeration Equipment [CRE]) Servicing (NC III) Servicing (NC II)
23. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I) 320 hours
24. Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC II) 320 hours Shielded Metal Arc Welding (NC I)
25. Tile Setting (NC II) 320 hours
26. Transmission Line Installation and Maintenance (NC II) 640 hours Electrical Installation and Maintenance (NC II)
INFORMATION, COMMUNICATIONS AND TECHNOLOGY (ICT)
Number of
Specialization Pre-requisite
Hours
1. Animation (NC II) 320 hours
2. Broadband Installation (Fixed Wireless Systems) (NC II) 160 hours Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)
3. Computer Programming (.Net Technology) (NC III) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
4. Computer Programming (Java) (NC III) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
5. Computer Programming (Oracle Database) (NC III) 320 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2013
6. Computer Systems Servicing (NC II) 640 hours
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations published December 28, 2007
7. Contact Center Services (NC II) 320 hours
8. Illustration (NC II) 320 hours
9. Medical Transcription (NC II) 320 hours
10. Technical Drafting (NC II) 320 hours
11. Telecom OSP and Subscriber Line Installation
320 hours Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)
(Copper Cable/POTS and DSL) (NC II)
12. Telecom OSP Installation (Fiber Optic Cable) (NC II) 160 hours Computer Systems Servicing (NC II)
Course Description
This is an introductory course that leads to a Computer Systems Servicing National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers seven (7) common competencies that a
student ought to possess: 1) application of quality standards, 2) computer operations; 3) performing mensuration and calculation; 4) preparation and interpretation of
technical drawing; 5) the use of hand tools; 6) terminating and connecting electrical wiring and electronics circuits; and 7) testing electronics components; and four (4) core
competencies, namely, 1) installing and configuring computer systems, 2.) setting up computer networks, 3) setting up computer servers, and 4) maintaining and repairing
computer systems and networks.
Introduction The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to The learners…
1. Basic concepts in computer an understanding of the demonstrate common 1. Explain basic concepts in computer systems
systems servicing basic concepts and competencies in computer servicing
2. Relevance of the course underlying theories in systems servicing as prescribed 2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Career opportunities computer systems by TESDA Training Regulations 3. Explore career opportunities in computer systems
servicing servicing
1. Assessment of Personal The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 1. Recognize Personal Entrepreneurial TLE_PECS7-12-
Competencies and Skills an understanding of one’s prepare an activity plan that Competencies and Skills (PECs) needed in 00-1
(PECs) vis-à-vis PECs of a PECs in computer systems aligns with the PECS of a computer systems servicing
practicing entrepreneur/ servicing practitioner/entrepreneur in 1.1 Compare one’s PECs with those of a practitioner/
employee computer systems servicing entrepreneur
1.1 Characteristics 1.2 Align one’s PECs with those of a practitioner/
1.2 Attributes entrepreneur
1.3 Lifestyle 1.3 Assess one’s PECs
1.4 Skills 1.4 Assess practitioner’s PECs
1.5 Traits
2. Analysis of PECs compared
to those of a practitioner
3. Align one’s PECs based
on the results of the
assessment
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODES
1. Strengthening and The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 2. Develop and strengthen personal TLE_PECS7-12-
developing further one’s an understanding of one’s create a plan of action that competencies and skills (PECs) needed in 00-2
PECs PECs in computer systems strengthens/develops one’s computer systems servicing
servicing PECs in computer systems 2.1 Identify areas for improvement, development
servicing and growth
2.2 Align one’s PECs according to his/her
business/career choice
2.3 Create a plan of action that ensures success of
his/her business/career choice
Market (Town) The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 1. Recognize and understand the market in TLE_EM7-12-00-
1. Key concepts of market an understanding of the create a business vicinity map computer systems servicing 1
2. Players in the market concepts of environment reflective of the potential 1.1 Identify the players/ competitors within the
(competitors) and market and how they computer systems servicing town
1. Products & services relate to the field of market in the locality/town 1.2 Identify the different products/services
available in the market computer systems available in the market
servicing, particularly in
one’s town/ municipality
1. Product development The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 4. Develop a product/service in computer TLE_EM7-12-00-
2. Key concepts in an understanding of create a business vicinity map systems servicing 4
developing a product concepts of environment reflective of the potential 4.1 Identify what is of “value” to the customer
3. Finding Value and market and how they computer systems servicing 4.2 Identify the customer
4. Innovation relate to computer market within the locality/town 4.3 Explain what makes a product unique and
4.1 Unique Selling systems servicing, competitive
Proposition (USP) particularly in one’s 4.4 Apply creativity and innovative techniques to
town/municipality develop marketable product
4.5 Employ a USP to the product/service
Work order and standard The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 1. Assess quality of received materials TLE_IACSS9-
operating procedures an understanding of apply quality standards in 1.1 Obtain work instruction in accordance with 12AQS-Ia-1
Specification of materials concepts and underlying computer systems servicing standard operating procedures
and components principles in applying 1.2 Check the received materials against workplace
- Wires quality standard in standards and specifications
- Cables computer systems 1.3 Identify and isolate faulty materials related to
- Electrical tape servicing work
Components 1.4 Record and/ or report defects and any identified
- Resistors causes to the supervisor concerned in
- Capacitors accordance with workplace procedures
- Integrated circuits 1.5 Replace faulty materials in accordance with
- Diodes workplace procedures
- Transistor
Faults
- Factory defects
- Nonconformity
to specifications
- Nonconformity to
government standards
and PECs,
environmental code
- Safety defects
Recording and
reporting procedures
- Parts identification
- Component
identification
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODES
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Computer LO 4. Produce output/ data using computer TLE_IACSS9-
application software system 12PCO-If-7
Computer peripherals 4.1 Process entered data using appropriate software
- Printer commands
Storage devices 4.2 Print out data as required using computer
hardware /peripheral devices in accordance with
standard operating procedures
4.3 Transfer files and data between compatible
systems using computer software,
hardware/peripheral devices in accordance with
standard operating procedures
Requirements for Internet LO 5. Use basic functions of a www- TLE_IACSS9-
search browser to locate information 12PCO-Ig-h-8
- browsers 5.1 Establish information requirements for internet
- URL search
- search engine 5.2 Launch browser
- bookmark 5.3 Load search engine
- link 5.4 Enter appropriate search criteria/or URL of site
5.5 Follow relevant links to locate required
information
5.6 Bookmark useful pages and print as required
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LESSON 4: PREPARING AND INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWING (PITD)
Basic symbols The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 1. Identify different kinds of technical TLE_IACSS9-
Basic elements and understanding of prepare and interpret technical drawings 12PITD-IIf-g-13
- Schematic diagram concepts and underlying drawings and work plans 1.1 Select correct technical drawing in accordance
- Charts principles in preparing accurately with the job requirement
- Block diagrams and interpreting technical 1.2 Segregate technical drawings in accordance with
- Layout plans drawings and work plans the types and kinds of drawings
- Loop diagram for computer systems
servicing
Identifying and selecting The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to use LO 1. Plan and prepare for tasks to be TLE_IACSS9-
different types and uses of an understanding of the hand tools and equipment for undertaken 12UHT-IIIa-17
hand tools use of hand tools and computer systems servicing 1.1 Identify tasks to be undertaken properly
Uses of different hand equipment for computer 1.2 Identify and select appropriate hand tools
tools. systems servicing according to the task requirements
Operating hand tools LO 3. Use appropriate hand tools and test TLE_IACSS9-
Safety procedures using equipment 12UHT-IIIc-19
handling tools 3.1 Use tools according to tasks undertaken.
Personal Protective 3.2 Observe all safety procedures in using tools at all
Equipment (PPE) times and use appropriate PPE
Documentation process 3.3 Report malfunctions, unplanned or unusual
events to the supervisor
Types and parts The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 1. Assemble computer hardware TLE_IACSS9-
of computers an understanding of install and configure computer 1.1 Plan unit assembly to ensure OHS policies 12ICCS-Ia-e-28
Computer operating concepts and principles in systems based on established and procedures are followed in accordance
systems installing configuring procedures and system with systems requirements
Windows / MAC OS X computer systems requirements 1.2 Prepare unit assembly to ensure OHS policies
/Linux and procedures are followed in accordance with
Peripheral devices systems requirements
Computer systems design 1.3 Identify materials necessary to complete the
Computer assembly work in accordance with established procedures
procedures and check against system requirements
Power ON self-test and 1.4 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work
basic-input-output-system in accordance with established procedures and
(BIOS) configuration check against system requirements
procedures 1.5 Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices
CMOS needed to carry out installation work in
Motherboards accordance with established procedures and
Multimedia storage check for correct operation and safety
devices: 1.6 Assemble computer hardware in accordance with
- Video cards established procedures and system requirements
- Sound cards 1.7 Perform BIOS configuration in accordance with
- Graphical user interface hardware requirements
Computer The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to set LO 1 Install network cables TLE_IACSS9-
network concepts an understanding of up computer networks based 1.1 Plan cable routes in accordance with 12SUCN-IVa-j-33
Network cable installation concepts and principles in established procedures and network design and actual installation site
Copper cable splicing and setting up computer system requirements for 1.2 Determine cable routes in accordance with
cable testing networks hardware network design and actual installation site
Fiber optic cables splicing 1.3 Identify necessary network materials in
and installation accordance with established procedures and
requirements check against system requirements
Philippine Electrical Code 1.4 Obtain necessary network materials in
relevant to data connection accordance with established procedures and
OHS standards and 5S check against system requirements
principles
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Practicing 3Rs (reduce, 1.5 Obtain tools, equipment, and testing devices
reuse, recycle/recover) in accordance with established procedures
3Rs environmental policies 1.6 Check tools, equipment and testing devices
Managing waste from in accordance with established procedures
electrical and electronic 1.7 Follow OHS policies
equipment (WEEE) 1.8 Use appropriate PPE
1.9 Perform copper cable splicing based on Electronic
Industries Alliance / Telecommunications
Industry Association (EIA/TIA) standards
1.10 Install network cables and cable raceways in
accordance with established procedures and
installation requirements
1.11 Perform installation work and check for
unnecessary damage that has occurred and
complies with requirements
1.12 Follow OHS standards and 5S principles
according to enterprise requirements
1.13 Dispose excess components and materials
based on WEEE directives and 3Rs waste
management program
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Wireless network Interface
card
Wired Network Interface
Card
Firewall configuration
Network operating systems The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to set LO 1: Set up user access TLE_IACSS9-
(NOS) features an understanding of up computer servers based on 1.1 Create user folder in accordance with Network 12SUCS-IIIa-e-
User access level concepts and principles in acceptable standards and operating system features 37
configurations setting up computer hardware 1.2 Configure user access level based on NOS
Network policies and servers features
services 1.3 Establish network access policies/end user
Set up peer-to-peer (P2P) requirements
network access 1.4 Perform security check in accordance with
established network access policies/end user
requirements
Procedures in planning and The learners demonstrate The learners shall be able to LO 1. Plan and prepare for maintenance TLE_IACSS9-
preparing maintenance and an understanding of maintain and repair computer and repair 12MRCN-IIa-e-
diagnoses of faulty concepts and principles in systems and networks based on 1.1 Plan maintenance and/ or diagnosis of faults in 40
computer and networks maintaining and repairing acceptable standards in line with job requirements
systems computer systems and computer’s software and 1.2 Prepare maintenance and/ or diagnosis of faults
Tools and tests equipment networks hardware in line with job requirements
PC specifications 1.3 Obtain tools, equipment, and testing devices
OHS policies needed for correct operation and safety
and procedures 1.4 Check tools, equipment, and testing
Maintenance of computer devices needed for correct operation and
systems and networks safety
Planning and preparing for 1.5 Obtain materials necessary to complete the work
maintenance in accordance with established procedures and
Computer systems check against job requirements
maintenance procedures 1.6 Follow OHS policies and procedures in line with
PC systems job requirements
Computer operations 1.7 Check computer systems and networks
Electronic fault findings for maintenance against job/ service order
or instructions and specifications
PPE LO 2. Maintain computer systems TLE_IACSS9-
Diagnosis of computer and networks 12MRCN-IIf-j-41
systems and networks 2.1 Use appropriate PPE in line with standard
function procedures
Maintenance of computer 2.2 Check normal function of computer systems and
systems and networks networks in accordance with manufacturer’s
Repair or replace faulty instructions
system 2.3 Perform scheduled/ periodic maintenance in
Contingency procedures accordance with manufacturer’s requirements
in response to unplanned 2.4 Repair materials when needed in accordance
events and conditions with established procedures
Use and operation of 2.5 Replace materials when needed in accordance
tools, instruments, and with establish procedures
testing devices 2.6 Respond to unplanned events or conditions
Occupational health and in accordance with established procedures
safety policies and
procedures
CONTENT CONTENT STANDARD PERFORMANCE STANDARD LEARNING COMPETENCIES CODES
Job service order forms or
checklist
Problem solving in
emergency situation
Procedures in maintenance
scheduling
Preventive maintenance of
computer system and
network
- Operating system
update
- Backup scheduling
- Creating restore point
- Guarding against virus
Cleaning computer systems
and networks
Testing methods and LO 5. Inspect and test the computer systems TLE_IACSS9-
procedures and networks 12MRCN-IVf-j-44
Documentation and making 5.1 Undertake final inspection so that the
reports configuration conforms to the manufacturer’s
Waste management instructions/manual
OHS standards and 5S 5.2 Ensure that the configuration conforms to the
principles manufacturer’s instructions/manual
Practicing 3Rs 5.3 Check/ test computer systems and networks to
ensure safe operation
3Rs environmental policies
5.4 Follow OHS standards and 5S principles
Managing waste from
according to enterprise policies
electrical and electronic
5.5 Clean worksite and make sure it is clear from all
equipment (WEEE)
debris and left in safe condition in accordance
with company procedures
5.6 Dispose of excess components and materials
based on WEEE directives and 3Rs waste
management program
5.7 Prepare report according to company
requirements
5.8 Complete report according to company
requirements
K TO 12 BASIC EDUCATION CURRICULUM
JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD TRACK AND SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – TECHNICAL-VOCATIONAL LIVELIHOOD TRACK
INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY – COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING (NC II)
(640 hours)
GLOSSARY
Computer system - The complete computer comprises the central processing unit (CPU), memory and related electronics (main cabinet), all the peripheral
devices connected to it, and its operating system. Computer systems fall into two broad divisions: clients and servers. Client machines
fall into three categories from low to high end: laptop, desktop, and workstation. Servers range from small to large: low-end,
midrange, and mainframes.
Computer network - A collection of computers and other hardware interconnected by communication channels that allow sharing of resources and
(or network) information. Where at least one process in one device is able to send/receive data to/from at least one process residing in a remote
device, then the two devices are said to be in a network. It is a group of devices connected to each other. Networks may be classified
into a wide variety of characteristics, such as the medium used to transport the data, communications protocol used, scale, topology,
benefit, and organizational scope.
Configuration - The makeup of a system; to "configure" is to choose options in order to create a custom system. “Configurability” is a system’s
ability to be changed or customized.
Connector - Any plug and socket that links two devices together. Although taken for granted and rarely in the limelight, connectors are a huge
industry, and the quality of these components is more critical than most people would imagine. When not designed or constructed
properly, they often become the weakest element in an electronic system.
Display adapter - A plug-in card in a desktop computer that converts the images created in the computer to the electronic signals required by the
monitor. It determines the maximum resolution, refresh rate, and number of colors that can be displayed, which the monitor must also
be able to support. On many PC motherboards, the display adapter circuits are built into the chipset, and an accelerated graphics port
(AGP) card or peripheral component interconnect (PCI) card is not required.
Expansion board - A printed circuit board that plugs into an expansion slot and extends the computer's capability to control a peripheral device. All the
boards (cards) that plug into a computer's bus are expansion boards, such as display adapters, disk controllers, network adapters, and
sound cards.
Expansion bus - An input/output bus typically comprises a series of slots on the motherboard. Expansion boards (cards) are plugged into the bus.
Inudstry standard architecture (ISA) and PCI are the common expansion buses in a personal computer (PC).
Graphical User Interface - A graphics-based user interface that incorporates movable windows, icons, and a mouse. The ability to resize application windows and
change style and size of fonts are the significant advantages of a GUI vs. a character-based interface. GUIs have become the standard
way users interact with a computer, and the major GUIs are the Windows and Mac interfaces along with Motif for Unix and the GNOME
and KDE interfaces for Linux.
LAN local area network) - A computer network that interconnects computers in a limited area such as a home, school, computer laboratory, or office building
using network media. The defining characteristics of LANs, in contrast to wide area networks (WANs), include their usually higher data-
transfer rates, smaller geographic area, and lack of a need for leased telecommunication lines.
Motherboard - Also called the “system board,” it is the main printed circuit board in an electronic device, which contains sockets that accept additional
boards. In a desktop computer, the motherboard contains the CPU, chipset, PCI bus slots, AGP slot, memory sockets, and controller
circuits for the keyboard, mouse, disks, and printer. It may also have built-in controllers for modem, sound, display and network,
obviating the need to plug in a card.
Networks - see computer network
Operating system - The master control program that runs the computer; the first program loaded when the computer is turned on, its main part, the
“kernel,” resides in memory at all times. The operating system sets the standards for all application programs that run in the computer.
The applications “talk to” the operating system for all user interfaces and file management operations.
Peripheral - Any hardware device connected to a computer, such as a monitor, keyboard, printer, disk, tape, graphics tablet, scanner, joy stick,
paddle, or mouse
Server - A computer system in a network that is shared by multiple users. Servers come in all sizes from x86-based PCs to IBM mainframes. A
server may have a keyboard, monitor and mouse directly attached, or one keyboard, monitor and mouse may connect to any number
of servers via a KVM switch. Servers may be also be accessed only through a network connection as well.
Sound card - Also called a “sound board” or “audio adapter,” it is a computer expansion board that records and plays back sound, providing inputs
from a microphone or other sound source and outputs to speakers or an external amplifier. The de facto standard for sound card
compatibility in PCs is Creative Labs’ Sound Blaster.
User Interface - All graphics based today, the user interface includes the windows, menus and method of interaction between you and the computer.
Prior to the Mac, Windows, and Motif (UNIX) interfaces, all interaction was based on commands entered by the user. Operating
systems may support optional interfaces and allow a new shell, or skin, to be used instead.
Virus - Software used to infect a computer; after the virus code is written, it is buried within an existing program. Once that program is
executed, the virus code is activated and attaches copies of itself to other programs in the system. Infected programs copy the virus to
other programs.
WAN (wide area network) - A network that covers a broad area (i.e., any telecommunications network that links across metropolitan, regional, or national
boundaries) using private or public network transports. Business and government entities utilize WANs to relay data among employees,
clients, buyers, and suppliers from various geographical locations. In essence, this mode of telecommunication allows a business to
effectively carry out its daily function regardless of location.
WEEE Directive - A European Union (EU) directive on the prevention of waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE) and, in addition, the reuse,
recycling and other forms of recovery of such wastes so as to reduce the disposal of waste. The directive, which became European Law
in 2003, also seeks to improve the environmental performance of all operators involved in the life cycle of electrical and electronic
equipment, e.g., producers, distributors, and consumers and, in particular, those operators directly involved in the treatment of waste
electrical and electronic equipment.
Code Book Legend
Sample: TLE_IACSS9-12AQS-Ia-1
Technology-Livelihood Education and Technical-Vocational Track specializations may be taken between Grades 9 to 12.
Schools may offer specializations from the four strands as long as the minimum number of hours for each specialization is met.
Please refer to the sample Curriculum Map on the next page for the number of semesters per ICT specialization and those that have pre-requisites. Curriculum Maps may be
modified according to specializations offered by a school.
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SAMPLE ICT CURRICULUM MAP** (as of May 2016)
Grade 7/8 (EXPLORATORY) GRADES 9-12
Computer Programming (.Net Technology) (NC III)+ Contact Center Services (NC II)
updated based on TESDA Training Regulations released December 28, 2013
4 sems 4 sems
Technical Education and Skills Development Authority-Qualification Standards Office. Training Regulations for Computer Systems Servicing NC II. Taguig City,
Philippines: TESDA, 2013.
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