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Certificate in Electronics and Computer Technology

Certificate Level IV

The usage of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is one of the key strategies for accelerating the economic growth process. To facilitate increased efficiency and productivity of all sectors in the economy, skilled manpower is needed not only to design and develop, but also to maintain and service the necessary infrastructure to ensure the smooth running of ICT activities. Therefore, trained personnel with knowledge and hands-on experience are required for service and maintenance in IT industry.
 
This course aims to provide graduates with basic maintenance skills and knowledge for the electronics, computer and networking industry.
 
    Academic Progression
 
Graduates of the Certificate in Electronics and Computer Technology may be promoted to the Diploma in Science (Microelectronics and Physics), (Microelectronics with Computer Communications) or (Microelectronics with Automatic Control) at TAR College.
 
    Career Prospects
 
Certificate in Electronics and Computer Technology graduates may work in the computer hardware or electronics service industry as schematic technicians, printed circuit board (PCB) draftsman, computer electronic service technicians, project technicians, technical support staff or sales personnel.
 
    Minimum Entry Requirements
 
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) as follows:-
(i) 3 credits in any arts/science subjects
(ii) Pass in Bahasa Malaysia, English Language and Mathematics
 
Students must have taken Physics and Additional Mathematics
 
A pass in the English Language course conducted by the Extra-Mural Studies Department (EMSD) is recognised as
satisfying the English Language requirement for admission to the Certificate course.
 
    Course Schedule

Course Schedule
Certificate in Electronics and Computer Technology
Unit Code Unit Title
Credit
AAMP0753 Physics
3
AAMP0834 Applied Electricity
4
AAMS0514 Elementary Mathematics I
4
AELE0143 Reading and Writing I
3
AEMS1012 Bahasa Malaysia
2
AEPD1012 Study Skills
2
AAMP0814 PCB Development and Electrical Safety Issues
4
AAMP0844 Data Communications and Internet
4
AAMP0864 Elementary Electronics
4
AAMS1504 Elementary Mathematics II
4
AELE0243 Reading and Writing II
3
AEMS1032 Kenegaraan Malaysia
2
AAMP0854 PC and Electronic Troubleshooting
4
AELE0253 Listening and Speaking
3
  Co-curricular units
2