Adv Dip in Computer Hardware and Netwark Management
Adv Dip in Computer Hardware and Netwark Management
QUALIFICATION FILE
NSDA Reference
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SUMMARY
Qualification Title:
ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER HARDWARE & NETWORK MANAGEMENT (ADCHNM)
Nature and Purpose of the Qualification: ADVANCED DIPLOMA
Code: MSME / ADCHNM / 51
Purpose:
To allow people in particular sector to learn new skills to deal with technological change.
Computer hardware professionals take care of the maintenance of computer hardware,
while networking involves connecting a group of computer systems for sharing data and
information.
Entry requirements/recommendations:
Preferably B.Sc./Diploma/ Degree Engineering pass.
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Please attach any document giving further detail about the structure of the qualification – e.g. a
Curriculum Document or a Qualification Pack.
Give the titles and other relevant details of the document(s) here. Include page references
showing where to find the relevant information.
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SECTION 1
ASSESSMENT
Describe the overall assessment strategy and specific arrangements which have been put in
place to ensure that assessment is always valid, consistent and fair and show that these are
in line with the requirements of the NSQF.
1. ASSESSMENT GUIDELINE:
Criteria for assessment based on each learning outcome, will be assigned marks
proportionately to its importance.
The assessment for the theory & practical part is based on knowledge bank of
questions created by trainers and approved by Examination cell (CTTC, Bhubaneswar)
For each Individual batch, Examination cell will create unique question papers for
theory part as well as practical for each examination.
To pass the Qualification, every trainee should score a minimum of 70% cumulatively
(Theory and Practical)
Assessment comprises the following components:
Job carried out in labs/workshop
Record book/ daily diary
Answer sheet of assessment
Viva –voce
Progress chart
Attendance and punctuality
2. ASSESSORS:
CTTC, Bhubaneswar faculty looking after the course “ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER
HARDWARE AND NETWORK MANAGEMENT”, also assesses the students as per guidelines
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set by Examination cell of CTTC, Bhubaneswar. Faculties have been trained from time to time
to upgrade their skills on various aspects such as conduct of assessments, teaching
methodology etc. These training are usually conducted at Xavier Institute of Management
(XIMB), Bhubaneswar, Xavier Labor Relations Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur and other
renowned Institutions/Establishments of the country.
4. MARKING SCHEME:
Sr.No. Method of Assessments Weightage Evaluator
(Max. marks)
1 Written Test 20 Trainer + Course coordinator
2 Practical Test 40 + Examiner nominated by
3 Viva-voce 20 Examination Cell of CTTC,
4 Class/Workshop/Lab performance 20 Bhubaneswar
TOTAL 100
5. PASSING MARKS:
Passing criteria is based on marks obtained in attendance record, term works, assignments,
practical performance, viva or oral exam, module test, practical exam and final exam.
ASSESSMENT EVIDENCE:
Assessment evidence comprises the following components document in the form of records:
1) Activity carried out in labs/workshop
2) Record book/ daily diary
3) Answer sheet of assessment
4) Viva –voce
5) Progress chart
6) Attendance and punctuality
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Means of assessment-1
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
Conducting written test after completion of PC Architecture.
Means of assessment-2
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
Conducting model test after completion of PC Architecture.
Pass/Fail
Scoring more than 40% in written test and more than 60% in practical (Model) test will be
declared as competent.
Otherwise, he/she will be declared as not yet competent.
Customization of OS, their Features Customization of OS, their Features and advantages
and advantages
Customization of OS, their Features Manage and upgrade the software.
and advantages
Install & uninstall of software, and checking error code
Describe the process of Software with solution
Maintenance. Use of Backup & Recovery tools procedure of storage
devices
Means of assessment-1
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
Conducting written test after completion of Software Installation.
Means of assessment-2
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
Conducting practical test on Software Installation, Up-gradation.
Pass/Fail
Scoring more than 40% in written test and more than 60% in practical test in CNC will be
declared as competent.
Otherwise, he/she will be declared as not yet competent.
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Pass/Fail
Scoring more than 40% in written test and more than 60% in practical test will be declared as
competent.
Otherwise, he/she will be declared as not yet competent.
Demonstrate Linux file permission Change the ownership of User, Group & Other
and up gradation Upgrade Service Packages by RHN
Configure YUM Server Package management
Demonstrate function of various Configure DNS, DHCP server, Apache web server, FTP
server in LINUX. and SAMBA server
Demonstrate the Troubleshooting Change boot process of Linux OS & password of root in
process of Linux. rescue mode.
Means of assessment-1
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
Conducting written test after completion of this component.
Means of assessment-2
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
Conducting practical test to configure DNS, DHCP server, Apache web server, FTP and SAMBA
server.
Pass/Fail
Scoring more than 40% in written test and more than 60% in practical test will be declared as
competent.
Otherwise, he/she will be declared as not yet competent.
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Means of assessment-1
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
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Means of assessment-2
Assessing the daily work schedule sheet.
Conducting practical test on designing electronics circuit.
Scoring more than 40% in written test and more than 60% in practical test will be declared as
competent.
Otherwise, he/she will be declared as not yet competent.
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SECTION 2
Evidence of Level
Title/Name of the qualification/Component: Advanced Diploma in Computer Hardware &
Network Management Level-6
NSQF Outcomes of the How the job role relates to the NSQF
Domain Qualification/Component NSQF level descriptors Level
Process Advanced Diploma in Computer Job holder is expected to execute 6
Hardware and Network the study and analysis process
Management qualification required for various IT
identifies and exhibits wide Equipment, their working
range of well-developed skill set principles in various type of
with clear knowledge required conditions which requires well
to study circuit diagram of Desk developed knowledge in study
top, Laptop, Server, Printers, and analysis under different
Scanners etc. along with the conditions. The trainees also can
analyzing the fault of the monitor the condition of
devices according to standard peripheral devices from a remote
and non-standard requirements. location and solve the fault found
Also the trainee is expected to if any which requires high depth
be well conversant with the of skill in through this
trouble shooting the hardware qualification. Hence the
& implementation network qualification is kept at level 6 as
service of the per the process is concerned.
industry/organization.
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Core Skill Advanced Diploma in Computer The job holder needs to have 6
Hardware and Network Generic Skills of writing, Oral and
Management curriculum is Communication Skills. Job holder
designed to have reasonable prepares Documentations for
good numerical abilities, maintenance history and
mathematical calculations schedule requirements.
required for analyzing the Understand the maintenance
electronics components used in requirements/client requirement
circuit diagram, communication which requires reasonably good
skills to receive, provide, and clarity in oral and the written
transmit information logically to skills and while working on the
the appropriate person or the content he needs to be aware of
group involved in the activities. the social, political and natural
environment.
Use of appropriate measuring
techniques, units and number Also the job holder is competent
systems to express degree of enough to prepare the estimation
accuracy units and number and costing sheet by gathering
systems representing degree of analytical and logical data for the
accuracy. Should be able to successful maintenance
communicate to the appropriate execution. Therefore it is pegged
person in regards to health, at level 6.
safety, first aid etc.
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SECTION 3
Evidence of Need
800 701
600
457
377 No. Admitted
400
200
0
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Year
Trainees Trained/Trainees Opted for Placement/ Trainees placed in last five years.
17 16 16
15 15 15 15
15 13
10
0
2011-12 2012-13 2013-14 2014-15 2015-16
Year
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What steps were taken to ensure that the Qualification(s) does/do not duplicate already
existing or planned Qualifications in NSQF?
The work group under the guidance of curriculum development committee already
conducted desk search as well as refers the qualification packs for as a supporting document
for the mapping of curriculum.
As per the search it is found that, the certificate course is not available for the skill
development of the candidates in Advanced Diploma in Computer Hardware & Network
Management Course of 6 month duration under ITES and ELECTRONICS Sector Skill Council.
What arrangements are in the place to monitor and review the Qualification(s)?
What data will be used and at what point will the Qualification(s) be revised or updated?
The curriculum committee meeting for review will be in the month of Jan 2018 which
comprising industrial expert, Training Head, Representative from existing employers.
The data used for revision or update will be impact analysis (student and industries)
and new subject area opportunities, multiple entry and exits incorporated or RPL
strategy implementations.
The curriculum review and updates, in consultation with industries and expert of
respective domain, NOS approved by NSDA will also be referred to from time to time.
SECTION 4
EVIDENCE OF RECOGNITION AND PROGRESSION
What steps have been taken in the design of this or other Qualifications to ensure that there
is a clear path to other Qualifications in this Sector?
While designing this qualification proper care is taken to linkup with the skill development in
the field of computer hardware & networking and other areas.
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VERTICAL PROGRESSION
Service
Support
System Manager
Administrator
Network
Engineer
Hardware &
Network
Associate
HORIZONTAL PROGRESSION
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