Faculty of Information Technology & Computer Science

Our Occupational Qualifications combine theoretical learning, practical training, and real-world workplace experience to prepare you for high-demand careers. Aligned with the Occupational Qualifications Sub-Framework (OQSF), our accredited qualifications are designed to meet the exact skills needed by modern employers.

Occupational Certificate: Computer Technician

Provides technical expertise required to install, maintain, troubleshoot, and support computer hardware, operating software, and network infrastructure.

Computer Technician Class in Progress

Our Computer Technician Course is 70% practical, expect hands on experience interactive class environment.

Computer Technician Class

A well organised environment for our computer technician lessons. Start your classes now and be a technician tomorrow.

A Computer Technician Course gives students a powerful foundation in modern IT by teaching them how computers actually work — inside and out. Learners gain hands‑on skills in hardware assembly, troubleshooting, operating systems, networking basics, cybersecurity awareness, and real‑world repair techniques used in homes, businesses, and technical support environments. This course builds confidence through practical learning: diagnosing faults, replacing components, configuring systems, and supporting users. For students who want a career that is always in demand, this qualification opens doors to roles such as IT support technician, helpdesk agent, field technician, junior network assistant, and even pathways into cybersecurity or cloud computing.

What makes the Computer Technician Course stand out above many other entry‑level programs is its career flexibility and immediate employability. Unlike courses that focus only on theory, this one gives students a skill they can use right away — people and companies always need technicians who can fix devices, set up systems, and keep technology running. It also provides a stronger foundation for advanced IT studies than most general courses, because students understand hardware, software, and networks at a practical level. This means a Computer Technician graduate can easily progress into CompTIA A+, N+, cybersecurity, cloud engineering, or software development with far less struggle than someone who started in a non‑technical field. It’s a course that builds real skills, real confidence, and real opportunities.

Key Modules

• Computer Hardware & Assembly

• Operating Systems & Troubleshooting

• Networking Fundamentals

• Server Admin & Basic Cybersecurity

• Technical Support

Practical & Workplace Exposure

Practical:

Hardware assembly, network setup, system maintenance, and fault diagnosis.

Workplace:

ICT firms, corporate IT helpdesks, and technical support centers.

Career Opportunities

• Computer Technician

• IT Support Technician

• Help Desk Technician

• Desktop Support Technician