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SECTION 3 TRAINING STANDARDS

These guidelines are set to provide the Technical and Vocational Education and
Training (TVET) providers with information and other important requirements to consider
when designing training programs for Programming (Java) NC III.

3.1 CURRICULUM DESIGN

Course Title: Java Programming NC Level: NC III

Nominal Training Duration: 64 hrs – Basic Competencies
16 hrs – Common Competencies
160 hrs – Core Competencies
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240 hours

Course Description:

This course is designed to develop & enhance the knowledge, skills, & attitudes of a
programmer in accordance with industry standards. It covers the basic, common & core
competencies on programming language, specifically Java. The nominal duration of 240
hours covers the required units at Java Programming NC III. TVET providers can
however, offer a longer, ladderized course covering the basic, common and core plus
specialized competency unit/s.

BASIC COMPETENCIES
64 hrs

Unit of Learning Outcomes Methodology Assessment
Competency Approach
1. Lead workplace 1.1 Communicate  Group discussion  Observation
communication information about  Role Play  Interviews
workplace processes.  Brainstorming
1.2 Lead workplace
discussions.
1.3 Identify and
communicate issues
arising in the
workplace
2. Lead small 2.1 Provide team  Lecture  Demonstration
teams leadership.  Demonstration  Case studies
2.2 Assign responsibilities  Self-paced
among members. (modular)
2.3 Set performance
expectation for team
members.
2.4 Supervise team
performance

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TR – Programming (Java) NC III Promulgated - December 2013