ATM/CNS Computer Networking

To provide the trainee with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to be able to design, install and maintain computer networks according to the international best practice.

TARGET POPULATION

Primary

• Engineering Trainee
• Employed Practitioners who are semi-skilled
• Experienced practitioners who require relevant skills to remain current.
• Someone employed with different skills but need to learn the new skills.

Secondary

• First line managers,
• supervisors and
• IT support personnel

COURSE OBJECTIVE(S)

Provide the ATM/CNS engineering personnel with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitude to be able to:

• Plan/design
• Install, and
• Maintain computer networks supporting ATM/CNS services according to the international best practices.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Grade 12 (Matriculants) or equivalent with a pass in;

• English Language (Level 4): written and spoken;
• Mathematics
• Basic Computer Skills (e.g. login, create-save-send-receive data.)
• Familiarity with computer setup and customization

DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

• Laptop (or desktop computer),
• Data projector for multimedia, namely PowerPoint Slides,
• Flip charts and pens
• Computer Lab equipped with Windows Operating System [Version XP,7,10]
• Simulator Software (e.g. Cisco packet tracer)
• Network measuring tools [e.g. Wireshark]
• Networking monitoring utilities
• Network devices and peripherals
• ATNS Directives (Practical handouts)
• Airconditioned classroom & computer lab
• Adhere to the Special Instructions for the Course.