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TVET Diploma in Information Technology (Networking)
1-Year Programme • Data Communication • Local Area Networks • Wide Area Networks • Network Architecture
The TVET Diploma in Information Technology (Networking) introduces students to the principles of data communication, network protocols, communication media and network architecture. Students explore how data is transmitted between computer systems and how communication protocols support reliable information exchange.
The programme also covers local area networks (LANs), networking devices, transport protocols, wide area networks (WANs), digital electronics and measuring instruments. Elective units in Logistics Management and Accounting for Payroll provide additional business-related knowledge relevant to technology and workplace environments.
Upon successful completion of the listed course units, students should be able to:
- Explain the fundamental principles of data communication.
- Identify data transmission methods and communication media.
- Describe network protocols and layered network architecture.
- Explain data-link control, transport protocols and network-layer functions.
- Describe the purpose and operation of local area networks.
- Identify common networking devices and explain their functions.
- Explain the principles and architecture of wide area networks.
- Describe the relationship between digital electronics and networking equipment.
- Recognise the role of measuring instruments in technical environments.
- Relate networking concepts to practical information technology environments.
- Develop supporting business knowledge through the listed elective units.
Year One — Semester One
6 Course Units • Basics of Data Communication • Logistics Management is listed as an elective
| NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE UNIT | UNIT TYPE | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DN511 | Data Transmission & Media | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 2 | DN512 | Protocols and Architecture | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 3 | DN513 | Data Link Control and Protocol & Transport Protocol | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 4 | DN514 | Network Layer and Upper Layer | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 5 | DN515 | Logistics Management (Elective) | Elective Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 6 | DCFF512 | Course title to be confirmed | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| SEMESTER ONE TOTAL CONTACT HOURS | 192 | |||
Year One — Semester Two
6 Course Units • Local Area Networks • Networking Devices • Wide Area Networks
| NO. | COURSE CODE | COURSE UNIT | UNIT TYPE | CONTACT HOURS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DN521 | Networking Devices | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 2 | DN522 | Transport Protocol | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 3 | DN523 | Wide Area Network & Network Architecture | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 4 | DN524 | Digital Electronics & Measuring Instrument | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 5 | DN525 | Accounting for Payroll (Elective) | Elective Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| 6 | DA514 | Course title to be confirmed | Core Unit – Diploma | 32 |
| SEMESTER TWO TOTAL CONTACT HOURS | 192 | |||
Programme Summary
TVET Diploma in Information Technology (Networking)
Programme Duration: 1 Year
Semester One: 6 units • 192 contact hours
Semester Two: 6 units • 192 contact hours
12 Listed Course Units • 384 Total Contact Hours
Each listed course unit is assigned 32 contact hours. Confirm the two unmatched course titles and codes against the official curriculum before publication.