What is a Computer Hardware And Networking Maintenance

Job Description The individual in this job is responsible for supporting the organization's computing and telecommunication network operations and procedures. They look after computer peripheral equipment, networks, communications equipment providing support for users' software and hardware needs. Tests, evaluates and recommends data communications hardware and software. Originally Approved Last Revised Code2018/ITES/DGT/02142 SectorIT-ITeS NSQF LevelLevel 4 Notional Hours2080 Accrediting BodiesNational Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) Certifying BodiesNational Council for Vocational Training (NCVT) affiliates the ITIs as per DGT guidelines issued from time to time Proposed Occupation
Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance has a wide scope of Employability ranging from self-employment, contractual employment to Industrial jobs. On successful completion of this course, the candidates shall be gainfully employed in the industries for following occupations:

• Computer System Hardware Analyst

• Hardware Engineer

• Data Communication Analyst

• Network Administrator

International Comparability
1. Existence of any official document suggesting the comparability of the qualification with the qualifications in other countries is not known.

2. However, ITI passed out trainees are getting employment in many Gulf countries, European countries, Australia, New Zealand, Singapore etc.

Progression Pathway
• Can join Apprenticeship programme in different types of industries leading to National Apprenticeship certificate (NAC).

• Can join Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS) in the relevant trade after which they will be employed in ITI/ Vocational Training Institute as instructor.

• Self Employed

Planned arrangements for RPL
1. At present the students who have passed 10th class with minimum 3 years’ experience in relevant field can appear for NCVT theory and practical semester examination directly.

2. The students who have passed SCVT examination in ‘Computer Hardware & Network Maintenance’ trade can also appear for the NCVT Examination in the relevant semester and Trade directly.