| Main competence | Specific competence | Learning Activities | Specific activities | Month | Week | Periods | Reference | Teaching and learning methods | Teaching and learning resources | Assessment tools | Remarks |
FORM ONE ORIENTATION COURSE(13th January - 23rd February 2026) | |||||||||||
| 1. Implementing computer applications | 1.1. Maintaining computer hardware components | a) Setting up the installation of computer hardware components | • Identify computer hardware components • Identify hardware components accurately. • Follow safety procedures (e.g., grounding to avoid electrostatic discharge). |
February | Week 4 | 2 | TIE(2023) Computer Programming Students Book For Form One. Dar es salaam | Demonstrations: Show the process of hardware installation and testing. Hands-On Activities: Provide trainees with broken or functional systems to work on. | • Desktop computers (functional and non-functional for practice). • Complete computer toolkits (screwdrivers, anti-static wristbands, thermal paste). • Diagnostic tools (multimeters, POST cards). |
The installed hardware components are compatible, function as intended, and the systems have been verified to boot successfully. | Remarks Written here |
| 1. Implementing computer applications | 1.1. Maintaining computer hardware components | a) Setting up the installation of computer hardware components | • Select appropriate tools for installation tasks. • Apply systematic procedures for installing and configuring hardware. |
March | Week 1 | 2 | TIE(2023) Computer Programming Students Book For Form One. Dar es salaam | Problem-Solving Tasks: Assign tasks to diagnose and repair simulated hardware faults. Use of Multimedia: Show videos of real-life hardware setups and installations. | • Hardware components • Instruction manuals for hardware components. • Multimedia resources such as tutorials and animations. |
The installed hardware components are compatible, function as intended, and the systems have been verified to boot successfully. | Remarks Written here |
| 1. Implementing computer applications | 1.1. Maintaining computer hardware components | b) Performing the maintenance and repair of the computer system | • Identify hardware and software issues accurately. • Select appropriate tools and techniques for maintenance and repair tasks. |
March | Week 2-3 | 4 | TIE(2023) Computer Programming Students Book For Form One. Dar es salaam | Demonstration: Show students how to identify, diagnose, and repair common hardware and software issues in a computer system. Hands-On Practice: Provide students with malfunctioning computer systems for troubleshooting and repair under supervision. Role-Playing: Assign roles such as technician and client to simulate real-world repair scenarios and communication skills. |
• Diagnostic tools (e.g., multimeters, POST cards, software utilities). • Basic and advanced toolkits (e.g., screwdrivers, anti-static wristbands, thermal paste). • Spare hardware components for repair practice. |
Maintenance and repair of the computer system performed according industry standards and practices. | Remarks Written here |