This Assessment and Training Package is a Competence-Based Education and Training (CBET) tool and consists of three major parts: 0.1 PART I: The “Occupational Profile” (OP) of a NETWORK ADMINISTRATOR. This Occupational Profile which was reviewed by Network administrators practicing in the world of work, mirrors the duties and tasks Network administrators are expected to perform in the world of work. 0.2 PART II: “Training Modules” in the form of guidelines to train Network administrators both on the job as well as in training centers (or combinations of both venues of learning). The Training Modules herein have been reviewed basing on the Occupational Profile and hence are directly relevant for employment. 0.3 PART III: “Assessment Instruments” in the form of performance (Practical) and written (theory) test items that can and should be used to assess whether a person complies with the requirements of employment as a Network administrator. These assessment instruments were developed jointly by job practitioners (Network administrator) and teachers based on the occupational profile and training modules1. 0.4 While the Occupational Profile (OP) contained in PART I of this document provides the information on WHAT a person is expected to do competently in the world of work, the test items, -including performance criteria- of PART III qualify the HOW and/or HOW WELL a person must do the job. In combination, both parts -the OP and the test items- constitute the relevant ‘Assessment STANDARDS’ for competence-based assessment and certification for acquiring a credible Qualification for – Network administrator Qualification Level 1. 0.5 The modular format of the curriculum (PART II) allows learners to acquire job specific skills and knowledge (i.e. competencies) module by module.

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