MALAYSIAN SKILLS DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION

PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION

MALAYSIAN SKILLS DIPLOMA IN COMPUTER SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION
♦  Computer System Administration – Level 4 (IT-020-4:2013)

Overview
The computer system administration programme trains future job personnel which are commonly known as IT Executive by most of the organizations. IT Executive is the middle management level who supervises and assigns job order to Computer Technician. As part of a technical team, the IT Executive operates and maintains laptop and desktop computers with special focus on customer and their business needs.

They need to perform various system administration activities such as operating system administration, evaluating, testing and installation of applications, performing or assisting with routine system maintenance and producing & maintaining current system configurations to maintain efficient day-to-day operation. In addition, the IT Executive creates and maintains records and inventories.

Minimum Entry Requirements
Able to read, write and speak in Malay or English, and having basic knowledge in arithmetic
School leaver 16-45 years old
PT3/ SPM /SPMV or equivalent
Level 4:

–  Completed IT-020-3:2013 Computer System Operation Level 3 certificate, or
–  Computer Network Services Level 3 certificate with additional two (2) competency unit,  which are Computer Set-up and Computer System Maintenance, or
–  IT-080-3 Information Systems Administrative Supervisor, or
–  IT-020-3 Computer System Technician, or
–  IT-030-3 Computer Network Technician
–  and not colour blind

Occupational Competencies
Computer System Administration (Level 4) personnel are competent in performing the following core competencies:

♦  Server Configuration
♦  Computer Network Installation Management
♦  Computer System Security Control
♦  Computer System Maintenance Management
♦  Computer System and Network Procurement

Duration
Level 4: 1 ¼ years (15 months) (including a 3-month Industrial Training)

Career Opportunities
Analyst Programmer, App Developer, IT Executive (Data Centre or private companies), Computer Network Executive (network & telecommunications), Computer System Analyst, Help Desk Executive, System Administrator, Server Administrator, Website Administrator and etc.