INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

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,

installing and configuring computer systems,
setting up computer networks,
setting up computer servers, and
maintaining and repairing computer systems and networks.

ADVANTAGES OF ICT STRAND

Enrolling in the ICT strand for SHS gives senior high school graduates valuable knowledge that enables them to either dive immediately into technical professions befitting their interests and specializations, or to pursue further studies aligned with their track. Here are some valuable advantages of pursuing the ICT strand in SHS:

Graduates can confidently jump into the path of their choosing knowing that their track has given them ample preparation — whether they want to build specializations by taking up further studies or they wish to begin working as soon as possible
Senior high school students in this track receive valuable experience in practical applications of their knowledge which they can maximize in both solo and team projects, shaping them valuable members of any workplace
Students can build a better appreciation of the advancing technology of today, while being exposed to opportunities that encourage them to think about how they can safeguard and contribute to one of the world’s most dynamic industries.

INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY CURRICULUM

GRADE 11 | 1st Semester

CORE SUBJECTS
- - Oral Communication in Context | 80 hrs
  - Komunikasyon at Pananaliksik sa Wika at Kulturang Pilipino | 80 hrs
  - General Mathematics | 80 hrs
  - Earth Science | 80 hrs
    1. - Personal Development / Pansariling Kaunlaran | 80 hrs
  - Physical Education and Health | 20 hrs
- APPLIED SUBJECTS
  - 1. - Entrepreneurship | 80 hrs
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
- - Computer Systems Servicing | 160 hrs

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GRADE 11 | 2nd Semester

CORE SUBJECTS
- - Reading and Writing | 80 hrs
  - Pagbasa at Pagsusuri ng Iba't ibang Teksto sa Pananaliksik | 80 hrs
    1. 1. 21st Century Literature from the Philippines and the World | 80 hrs
  - Statistics and Probability | 80 hrs
  - Physical Science | 80 hrs
  - Physical Education and Health 2 | 20 hrs
APPLIED SUBJECTS
- - Practical Research 1 | 80 hrs
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
- - 1. 1. Computer Systems Servicing | 160 hrs

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GRADE 12 | 1st Semester

CORE SUBJECTS
- - Media and Information Literacy | 80 hrs
    1. 1. Introduction to the Philosophy of the Human Person | 80 hrs
        Understanding Culture, Society and Politics | 80 hrs
  - Physical Education and Health 3 | 20 hrs
APPLIED SUBJECTS
- - 1. 1. Filipino sa Piling Larang - Akademik | 80 hrs
  - Practical Research 2 | 80 hrs
    1. 1. English for Academic and Professional Purposes | 80 hrs
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
- - 1. 1. Computer Systems Servicing | 160 hrs

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GRADE 12 | 2nd Semester

CORE SUBJECTS
- - Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region | 80 hrs
  - Physical Education and Health 4 | 20 hrs
APPLIED SUBJECTS
- - 1. 1. Empowerment Technologies: ICT for STEM | 80 hrs
  - Inquiries, Investigation, and Immersion | 80 hrs
SPECIALIZATION SUBJECTS
- - 1. 1. Computer Systems Servicing | 160 hrs
  - Work Immersion/ Research/ Career Advocacy/ Culminating Activity | 80 hrs

Reference: Regional Memorandum No. 159, s. 2019.