JOB ROLE

Brief description of Job roles of Computer Networking Technician After completion of the course the apprentices shall be qualified for one or more of the following job roles:

• Computer Networking Technician personnel is to support and maintain computer network systems and related devices.
• The person includes installing, configuring, operating, repairing, diagnosing, maintaining, and upgrading all network devices and equipment while ensuring optimal workstation performance.
• The person will also troubleshoot problem areas in a timely and accurate fashion, and provide end user training and assistance where required. Install, maintain and setup LAN with Internet Connection.
• Determining and installing appropriate security measures.
• Provide technical support on-site or via phone or email
• Install, configure, and maintain common end user application software. May train and provide assistance to end users.
• Troubleshoots software and hardware problems related to Internet applications.
• Ability to control network programs, network management, and network architecture

NSQF LEVEL COMPLIANCE

NSQF level for Computer Networking Technician trade under ATS: Level 4

As per certification issued by Govt. of India dated- 27.12.2013 on National Skill Qualification Framework total 10 (Ten) Levels are defined.

Each level of the NSQF is associated with a set of descriptors made up of five outcome statements, which describe in general terms, the minimum knowledge, skills and attributes that a learner needs to acquire in order to be certified for that level.

Each level of the NSQF is described by a statement of learning outcomes in five domains, known as level descriptors. These five domains are:

a. Process
b. Professional knowledge,
c. Professional skill,
d. Core skill and
e. Responsibility.

The Broad Learning outcome of Computer Networking Technician trade under ATS mostly matches with the Level descriptor at Level- 4.

LEARNING OUTCOME

The following are minimum broad Common Occupational Skills/ Generic Learning Outcome after completion of the Computer networking technician course of 01 years duration under ATS. 

• 1. Recognize & comply safe working practices, environment regulation and housekeeping.
• 2. Understand and explain different mathematical calculation & science in the field of study including basic electrical. [Different mathematical calculation Algebra, decimal, binary addition & subtraction , concept of storage units, calculation hard disk capacity , Use of Electricity, Types of current AC, DC, , voltage, resistance, types of connections - series, parallel, electric power, unit of electrical energy. Concept of earthling,]
• 3. Interpret specifications, different engineering drawing and apply for different application in the field of work. [Different engineering drawing-Geometrical construction, Dimensioning, Free hand sketching of straight lines, dotted lines, chain lines, rectangles, square, circles, polygons etc, Diagram of a Hard disk, diagram of internal components and structure Block diagram of SMPS and diagram of various power connectors, Estimation of material, Electrical & electronic symbol]
• 4. Select and ascertain measuring instrument and measure dimension of components and record data.
• 5. Explain the concept in productivity, quality tools, and labour welfare legislation and apply such in day to day work to improve productivity & quality.
• 6. Explain energy conservation, global warming and pollution and contribute in day to day work by optimally using available resources.
• 7. Explain personnel finance, entrepreneurship and manage/organize related task in day to day work for personal & societal growth.
• 8. Plan and organize the work related to the occupation.

SPECIFIC LEARNING OUTCOME

• 1. Safety and best practices (5S, KAIZEN etc.)
• 2. Record keeping and documentation
• 3. Identify and test the Computer devices/ components
• 4. Repair & Maintenance work
• 5. Install the Linux/Windows Operating System; configure server, adding user, Creating and managing user, effective access permission.
• 6. Create and manage the network shares, share permission, domain user account configuration, user account properties, domain groups, managing ports, installing and configuration of printer, scanner, disk management tools and tasks, implementing file and folders share permission, using device manager, drivers, signature verification.
• 7. Work and configure the various types of network devices like Ethernet cards, routers, manageable switches, HUB, gateways, firewalls, modems, connector and cables.
• 8. Make network cable by crimping the straight and cross CAT 5 cables and punching with IO Box, HUB/Switch and patch panel.
• 9. Configure a peer to peer network, data communication, connecting computers with network through cable and using Wi-Fi configuration.
• 10. Configure IP address (IP4/IP6) to IP routing, subnetting and supernetting the network, managing TCP/IP protocol.
• 11. Install & configure terminal services, managing server remotely using terminal services (remote desktop) backup restoring data installing DNS, networks installing & configuring DHCP, remote access & VPN configuring & implementing remote access server configuring.
• 12. Share resource and advance sharing setting, installing proxy server, installing and configuring internet connection on a PC using Broadband or Dongle.
• 13. Set up basic protection using public keys and MAC address filters. Integrate wired with wireless network. Power over Ethernet (PoE). Troubleshooting wired and wireless network.
• 14. Identify fault and Trouble shooting in different types of networks. Troubleshooting of network and its configuration and different types of cabling techniques. Working with hardware of servers and its configuration.
• 15. Set up the basic collaboration tool like NetMeeting for activities like chat, application sharing, remote desktop access and control, VoIP. Setup IP camera for basic surveillance scenario, logging and monitoring of devices / locations.
• 16. Practice on firewall technologies to secure the network perimeter, Practice LAN and WiFi configuration to implement security considerations.