Curriculum
Life skills
Objective: To develop the qualities of leadership and good citizenship in young people
Time: 120 hours
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Role of youth in the community
- Public speaking
- Social and community problems
- Building self confidence and self esteem
- Time management
- Conducting proper meetings
- Ethical principles and decision making
- Outdoor survivalInterpersonal relationships
- Problem solving and conflict management
- HIV/Aids awareness
- Introduction to financial management
- Business communication skills
Communication skills
Objective: To teach graduates to communicate effectively as staff or a manger in any organisation. Students are expected to develop skills in public speaking and presentation, critical thinking, effective and efficient communication and confidence conveying a message
Time: 80 hours
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Definition
The process of communication
Oral communication
Business letters
Job interviews
Business meetings
Business report writing
Revision
Readings
Computer training
Objective: To equip school leavers , employees and business people with modern computer knowledge for simplifying and speeding up office operations by data and information processing.
Time: 120 hours (basic)
480 hours (advanced)
TOPICS TO BE COVERED:
Basic
Microsoft applications (including Windows, Excel, Access, Publisher, Powerpoint)
Emails and internet applications
Advanced
Subjects listed above, plus...
Computer systems and MS DOS
Introduction to mouse, keyboard
Ports and connections
Storage devices
PC drives
Expansion slots, interface type and processor
Motherboard and power supply
Computer software
Preparation of Windows XP and 2000 professional setup
Upgrade of above
Troubleshooting and configuration
Installation of sound , video, network and other cards
Examination and field training