Impact of National Certificate II (NC II) Assessment in Computer System Servicing (CSS) on the Future career Path of 12-Information and Communication Technology (ICT) students
Keywords:
National Certificate, Computer System Servicing, future career pathAbstract
INTRODUCTION
Information and Technology is one of the fastest growing fields in regards to career vacancies. One of the courses offered in Senior High School is Information and Communication Technology (ICT). Information Technology is an ever changing field and the curricula must address the needs and required changes in the workplace. One of which is passing the National Assessment in Computer System Servicing (CSS). One of the advantages of having National Certificate II (NCII), NC II passers enable them to be more employable, productive and flexible to the changing requirements of the industry and the workplace domestic and overseas. In line with this concern, students are empowered, become self-reliant and capable of supporting himself and his family. This research aimed to understand the impact of National Certificate II (NC II) in Computer System Servicing (CSS) in the Future Career Path of Grade 12 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) students.
METHODS
The researchers used the total enumeration of the respondents where all members of the whole population was measured. The researchers used quantitative method to gather the data and used survey questionnaires and also interview protocol that aims to know the effect of NC II for CSS on the future career path of Grade 12 Senior High School ICT students.
RESULTS
This study implies that the highest percentage or 37.04% of the respondents are unemployed because of financial constraint to apply for a job. However, there are 33.33% of the respondents who are aiming to work overseas to work in a computer-based company. 25.93% are considering building their own business connected on their NCs. 14.81% of the respondents took computer-related courses and pursued college. 11.11% of the students are still undecided on their future career plans.
DISCUSSIONS
According to the gathered data, some of the students who passed their National Certificate II (NC II) did not use it because of the following reasons: First, some of the students find unrelated jobs to computer servicing that are immediately available to provide for their living. Second, students remain undecided on their future career plans. And lastly, respondents took computer-related courses and pursued college.