UNDERSECRETARY OF EDUCATIONAL

Ministry of FUNDAMENTALS NATIONAL CURRICULUM DIRECTORATE

Education

TECHNICAL BACCALAUREATE

COMPUTING

GENERAL STATEMENT OF THE CURRICULUM

2017
 INDEX

CONTENT PAGE
INDEX......................................................................................................................................1
CONTENT PAGE...........................................................................................................1
GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE CURRICULUM...............................................................2
Specific Objectives of the Curriculum..................................................................................2
MODULAR CURRICULUM STRUCTURE..........................................................................3
a) Modules associated with the Competence Units..................................................................3
- Basic electronics: Methods and analysis,.....................................................................15
- Computer architecture:.................................................................................................15
- Operating systems and application software: solutions to specific situations in
technical support tasks........................................................................................................15
b) Training and Career Guidance Module - FOL.............................................................20
c) Training Module in Work Centers - FCT....................................................................22
CURRICULAR MESH...........................................................................................................25
METHODOLOGICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TEACHING-LEARNING.............26
BIBLIOGRAPHIC REFERENCES........................................................................................31
 GENERAL OBJECTIVE OF THE CURRICULUM
Optimize information processing through automatic processing, using programming
languages, databases, office tools, computer networks, web tools, operating systems and
technical support; proposing creative and innovative solutions that respond to user
requirements, applying current computer procedures and methodologies.

Specific Objectives of the Curriculum

1. Process different types of information, technically using local and/or online office tools
according to the requirements established by the user.
2. Implement and maintain operational and network systems, optimally using physical and
logical resources to achieve efficient communication, considering current norms and
standards.
3. Develop computer systems with programming languages and databases, applying
different methodologies according to functionality requirements.
4. Execute technical support processes on computer equipment, by applying
recommended standards and procedures to promote optimal performance.
5. Design and build intermediate-level web solutions with a user-friendly interface, using
multimedia tools that promote the information and image of an organization and/or
client.
6. Relate the concepts concerning health, safety, hygiene, workers' rights, management
and leadership to real work situations in the field of information technology.
7. Carry out activities related to the competence of the IT professional figure in real work
scenarios, following the procedures established by the collaborating entity and applying
the corresponding health, safety and hygiene standards.
 MODULAR CURRICULUM STRUCTURE

a) Modules associated with the Competence Units

Module 1: LOCAL AND ONLINE OFFICE APPLICATIONS

Aim: Process different types of information, technically using local and/or online office tools according to requirements
set by the user.

CONTENTS

Procedures Facts and concepts Attitudes, values and norms

- Edit and configure documents using the Word processor:

- Recognize the importance of office tools for the
correct the tools of - Pages: Page setup. Object format, images,
paintings of text, agile and automatic processing of information.
the
word processor. graphic organizers, shapes and styles. Inserting - Be meticulous in processing information with
tables and mathematical equations. office tools.
- Automate the tables of contents,
illustrations and bibliography for the - Correspondence: Letters, envelopes and labels. - Show creativity in generating forms for
support the management
presentation of works prepared with a word Process or relationship charts. Comments and
control of changes. Combination of administrative.
processor.
correspondence. - Respect the intellectual work of other people,
- Create and use pre-established document
- Links: Bookmarks and hyperlinks. showing honesty in the
templates at the administrative management
- References: Table of contents, footnotes, construction of research documents.
level, using form generation controls.
citations and bibliography. Title and index. Entry - Show predisposition for he job
- Perform mathematical, statistical, logical and marking, generation and XE field. Table of
collaborative, with the purpose of supporting
database calculations through processes and the illustrations, Title of objects.
personal and group learning.
use of spreadsheet functions. - Forms: Introduction, controls, tables

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- Use dynamic tables and graphs in work done in - Use validated and reliable websites responsibly to
spreadsheets, for better management and text, check boxes, lists filter and select the information that truly meets
presentation of information. drop-down, creation of forms, your needs or expectations.
- Validate data entry in the spreadsheet, through protections, saving templates. - Demonstrate ethical and moral behavior when
application exercises. - Navigating controls: Entering values, turning field using social media for communication.
shading on and off, printing, formulas in form
- Create presentations with different designs fields.
slides, including images,
Voice and video recordings, and slide transitions Spreadsheet:
of accordance with - Working tools: Technical interface terminology.
predetermined requirements. Operators and data types. Cell properties and
- Search for information on web pages, using the formats. Conditional formatting.
most common browsers and applying pre- - Absolute and relative references.
established search criteria. - Functions: Math, trigonometric,
- Define the conditions for creating and configuring statistics, logic and database.
email and social media accounts. - Pivot tables and charts, advanced filters, links and
hyperlinks.
- Manipulate Google applications in research tasks - Validations: Sheet and workbook protection,
and collaborative work.
grouping, statistical graphs.
- Macros: Introduction, elements.

Presentations:
- Inserting new slide and images. Graphic
organizers.
- Slides: Designs of slides,
transitions between slides, animations. Voice
and video recordings. Hyperlinks.

Internet:
- Introduction, basic concepts, services,

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 domain, extensions. Netiquette rules.

Search engines and browsers:

- Introduction and concepts.
- Common browsers: Basic elements, uses,
configurations. Basic browser environment.
- Search of information: Criteria of
search. Advanced search.

Email:
- Introduction and basic concepts.
- Creating and configuring an email account.
- Calendar and email synchronization with Google.
- Online collaborative work.

Online Communication:
- Chat, videoconferences and forums.

Social networks:
- Microblogging, wikis, podcasts, digital video and
academic repositories.

Duration: 134 teaching hours

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 Module 2: OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

Aim: Implement and maintain operational and network systems, optimally using physical and logical resources to achieve communication
efficient, considering current regulations and standards.

CONTENTS
Procedures Facts and concepts Attitudes, values and norms
Presentation of information:
- Perform conversions and representations of - Number systems and their conversions.
- Recognize the importance of applying norms and
information by applying different conversion - Units of measurement for information storage.
standards in the implementation of operating
systems. - Systems digital: Tables of TRUE, and network systems.
- Describe the features, functions, advantages and logic gates, Boolean Algebra. - Value methodical, organized and effective work
disadvantages offered by the most important
during the performance of their duties.
and widespread operating systems on the Operating systems:
market. - Be orderly in the development of installation and
- General functions: Historical evolution and
maintenance activities of operating systems and
- Describe the processes of facility, versions. Models and User Interface.
networks.
configuration and update of the system - Types of operating systems: Characteristics,
operating and/or computer networks, taking into advantages and disadvantages. Regulations on - Have a proactive attitude to contribute ideas and
consideration the architecture and platform the use of proprietary and free software. solutions that improve the quality of the IT
technological available. - Operating system functions and resource service.
- Recognize different types of files and apply the management: Processor, memory, - Take precautions necessary for
correct syntax to manipulate internal and peripherals, safeguard the information shared on the
external commands. data, storage device, users, security and computer system.
- Execute commands in a proprietary or free information integrity. - Respect the safety regulations when handling the
operating system to perform predetermined physical and logical components of the computer
basic procedures. Single-user operating systems: system.
- Characteristics general, exploitation, - Show a willingness to work as a team, maintaining
- Analyze, configure, and modify the environment
architecture and components of the system. fluid communication
and file system of an operating system
Main utilities.

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 - System installation process: Legal regulations for with other people.
free and proprietary operating systems. File - Use and take care with responsibility the
multi-user, to allow the installation and
system and disk partition. workplace facilities, equipment and materials.
execution of applications according to certain
specs of
Files and directories:
operation and safety.
- Directory structure. File types and extensions.
- Protect the information in view of Internal and external commands. Format and
possible syntax. Directory and file permissions.
incidents, applying different prevention
measures. Command interpreter:
- Install and configure different devices to meet - Boot configuration. Network system configuration
user needs, responding to parameters, formats and control. Terminal configuration commands.
and functionality priorities. Device Configuration through he
- Explain the structure of a network system, interpreter of
describing the characteristics and functions of commands.
each of its components. - Programming of files: Instructions,
- Interpret the physical configuration of a system parameters and variables. Batch job scheduling.
and the work environment for data transmission.
- Implement a specific local area network, taking Multi-user operating systems:
into consideration the architecture and - Architecture. Processes of the system.
technological platform required according to the System documentation. Modifying user
established requirements. accounts.
- Check the stability and security of the operating - Setting up printers and devices.
system and/or computer networks, by means of - Security measures and information protection.
performing tests of Testing and optimization tools. Performance
operation that demonstrates the operability of improvement. Data backup and restore.
the architecture and technological platform. Reporting.
- Explain the techniques, methods and services
required for interconnection to LANs, comparing
them with a wide area network.
- Identify accessible applications and resources

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via Internet connection, for use in practical Networked systems:
situations of information management and - Historical evolution. Network overview: types,
communication in metropolitan and extended topologies, resources that a network shares.
areas. - Transmission of information: Guided and non-
guided media. Types and techniques of
transmission, devices multiplexers,
teams of
connectivity.
- Architecture of communication: Systems
Open Source Model (OSI). TCP/IP model, IPS
classes, protocols. Network security, social
engineering. Subnetting.

Local Area Networks LAN:

- Concept and characteristics. Technologies.
Topologies and transmission media.
- Initial design: Local network hardware and
software components.
- Installation process: Preparation of initial
conditions. Operating system configuration.
Client server structure.
- Network organization: Sharing data, resources
and users.
- System Administration: Network monitoring and
maintenance, reporting.

Generalities on interconnection to Man networks

and Wan:
- Needs, types and devices. Access and
applications. Basic mail services

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 electronic, file transfer, news service, remote
access and tools.

Wide Area Networks:

- Circuit, message and packet switching.
- Integrated Services Digital Network (ISDN):
Channels and user access. Services offered.

Duration: 299 teaching hours

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 Module 3: PROGRAMMING AND DATABASES

Aim: Develop computer systems with programming languages and databases, applying different methodologies according to the requirements
of functionality.

CONTENTS

Procedures Facts and concepts Attitudes, values and norms

- Programming: Data, algorithms,
- Select appropriate techniques to solve problems pseudocodes, flowcharts, control structures.
by coding and representing algorithms and Operators. Functions. Modular program - Recognize the importance of theuse of
structure. development methodologies in the analysis and
programs. design of applications.
- Apply control statements in problem solving,
- Programming language: Entities that the - Value methodical, organized and effective work
using software of
language handles. Types of variables. Data during the performance of their duties.
proprietary or free programming.
structures. Language instructions. Function and - Work autonomously, demonstrating efficiency,
- Use the elements of a structured programming syntax. Basic functions and libraries. Program ethics and discipline in the development of
language to automate problem solving. documentation. Description of data structures algorithmic solutions the issues
- Using the elements of a programming language used. Source code. raised.
oriented to objects for - Have a proactive attitude to contribute with
automate troubleshooting. - Object-oriented programming: Elements, creative and innovative ideas and solutions,
- Determine the strategies for programming characteristics, properties and advantages of respecting copyright and applying norms,
oriented to objects, using modules, object-oriented programming. standards and technical specifications.
units either development packages - Be flexible and adapt to changes to perform
programs. - Control structures: Classes and functions. adequately in different work contexts.
- Identify the components of a database Bookstores. Code fountain.
- Denote an attitude of security, self-learning and a
environment and entity relationship model. Development of
taste for a job well done, in the development of
programs. Program documentation.
the activities undertaken.

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- Encode and relate information in different Entity relationship analysis. Data dictionary.
computer systems. Programming with relational database
- Identify and describe the stages of a management systems.
application computing for the management of
projects. - Introduction to Information Systems:
- Analyze the implications of the proposed Development methodologies. Stages of the life
changes a system, considering the cycle of a computer application. Needs analysis
resources needed, costs, advantages and feasibility studies. Requirements analysis
and and IT project management. Programming with
inconveniences, and elaborating a report relational database management systems.
accurate with the solutions found. Programming languages oriented to client-
server environments.
- Use OOP languages and database management
systems to solve detected errors or failures,
- Development tools: Screen and/or report
through testing procedures that guarantee
generators, queries and applications.
compliance with the functional requirements of
the system.
- Generation and development of applications
- Apply development tools that meet established with CASE tools: Features, structure, updating,
specifications in the design and generation of code generation and documentation. User and
screens, queries and reports. programmer manuals. Tutorials and
- Specify the basic characteristics of a CASE tool, development reports.
highlighting the advantages and disadvantages
of its use in application development, compared
to the use of traditional technologies.
- Develop applications that meet the
specifications established in the design, using
development environments or code generators
from the repository of a CASE tool.
- Prepare complete documentation relating to
- Structured systems analysis: Objectives, inputs,
outputs and phases. Modeling functions and
processes. Data modeling. Conceptual model.
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 the applications developed, to facilitate
understanding of the functioning of the
implemented system.
Duration: 474 teaching hours

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 Module 4: TECHNICAL SUPPORT

Aim: Execute technical support processes on computer equipment, by applying recommended standards and procedures for
to promote their optimal performance.

CONTENTS

Procedures Facts and concepts Attitudes, values and norms

- Check the conditions basic of the - Basic Electricity: Basic Concepts of Electricity - Assess the importance of preventive
facilities electrical for teams (current electric, voltage, maintenance for the conservation of computer
computer scientists, using amperage, voltage, power, AC and DC power, equipment.
tools of ground pole, static electricity). Measuring - Respect the specs
appropriate measurements and applying the instruments. and
corresponding safety standards. technical recommendations given by the
- Propose and implement basic electrical installation - Safety rules for equipment and users: High computer equipment manufacturer.
solutions for computer equipment, taking into voltage, grounding, cable separation, electrostatic - Assess the application of safety standards in
account the established technical specifications, discharge. technical support work.
procedures and safety standards. - Recognize the importance of documenting
- Connect electrical protection devices to the - Circuits electrical: Concepts basic, preventive and corrective maintenance
teams computer scientists, characteristics, components (types of cables, activities to optimize time and resources.
following the power outlets, switches, thermal box, breakers, - Show interest by update their
technical recommendations established to avoid etc.), operations. Circuits: series, parallel and knowledge of technical support in accordance
damage due to voltage variations. mixed. Detection, diagnosis and repair of basic with new technologies.
damage in teams
- Apply basic electronics procedures in computer - Take responsibility of the actions
computer scientists either related
equipment maintenance operations. entrusted, showing rigor in their planning and
(sources,
- Correct connection errors in networks with guided development.
regulators, ups, etc.).
and non-guided media, applying the - Show interest and initiative in the search for

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 recommended techniques, procedures and - Basic electronics: Methods and analysis,
safety standards. mathematical and physical operations, tools,
- Assemble and connect equipment and welding techniques. Electronic components:
peripherals according to the requirements analogue and digital
established by the user, taking into (characteristics and classification). Circuit
consideration the manufacturer's technical prototyping electronics and
specifications. similar systems
- Install and configure operating systems and (Protoboard, electronic simulators, etc.).
application software, complying with
established technical procedures. - Correcting errors in guided and non-guided
media in network connections: Network cable
- Perform common computer equipment
types (categories). Crimping network cables.
maintenance activities, using tools correctly and
Network interconnection techniques and tools.
applying recommended safety procedures and
standards.
- Computer architecture:
- Document the initial situation of the equipment Internal: Case, mainboard, power supply,
and the intervention carried out, detailing the processor, memory, hard drive, expansion cards,
technical information determined in the storage units, data buses, Setup, BIOS and
regulations, to keep an exact record of the work battery. Assembly, connection.
carried out and parts changed or repaired External: Peripheral devices (Monitor,
during a given period of time. keyboard, mouse, scanner, printer, speakers and
- Suggest the technical characteristics that microphones, projectors, etc.). External storage
software and hardware should have, based on units (Pendrive, CD, DVD, memory cards and
the functionality needs established by the user. hard drives, etc.).
- Prepare budgets for the provision of IT services,
considering the cost of the different elements - Operating systems and application software:
involved in said services. solutions to specific situations in technical support
- Electrical protection devices: UPS, voltage tasks.
regulator, surge suppressor and antistatic wrist - Assess technical training as a support for
strap. Ground. generating entrepreneurial ideas in the field of
IT services provision.

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 Controllers of devices, antivirus,
malware, disk maintenance and optimization
tools.

- Computer maintenance:
Preventive:
✓ Effects of the heat, dust, fields
electromagnetic, liquids and humidity.
✓ Periodic cleaning of units and equipment:
Safety measures and cleaning tools.
✓ Changing consumables: Paper, ribbons and
cartridges printer (ink, toner),
transportation safe of teams
computer scientists.
✓ Making backups.
✓ Documentation of work carried out.
✓ Software protection of equipment.
Corrective:
✓ Detection, diagnosis and repair of damage to
computer equipment.
✓ Replacement or repair of hardware
components.
✓ Software issue correction and update.
✓ Uninstalling software.
✓ Tools of diagnosis:
Defragmenter, disk cleanup, etc.
✓ Information retrieval.
✓ Documentation of work carried out.

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 ✓ Software tools.

✓ Technical advice for the acquisition of computer

equipment:
✓ Selection criteria for the acquisition of
hardware and software.
✓ Budget of services computer
scientists:
Computers, electrical connections, internet
service, etc.
Duration: 299 teaching hours

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 Module 5: WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

Aim: Design and build intermediate-level web solutions with a user-friendly interface, using multimedia tools that allow promoting
the information and image of an organization and/or client.

CONTENTS
Procedures Facts and concepts Attitudes, values and norms

- Describe the different items - Work independently in the planning and

and development of web solutions, assuming the
procedures for structuring a web page according - assigned actions with responsibility, efficiency,
Web basics: HTML, web pages, static pages, ethics and discipline.
to certain quality standards. dynamic pages, IP protocols, browsers, style
- Use different multimedia tools for the generation - Show interest and initiative in proposing ideas that
sheets, tables, templates, frames, local and
of animation and editing processes, in allow generating web solutions according to the
external hyperlinks,
agreement with the requirements of the user or organization.
website editing software, website publisher,
requirements that are established. server, domain, hosting and publishing, web - Have a proactive attitude to contribute with
- Design and develop prototypes of web solutions solution, web platform. creative and innovative ideas, respecting
with easy-to-understand and easy-to-use copyright and applying norms, standards and
interfaces, complying with established - Concepts basics of tools technical specifications.
parameters. Multimedia: Drawing and painting tools, - Show interest in staying up to date on topics
- Develop web pages integrating multimedia bitmaps, vector drawings, 2D and 3D animations, related to the design and development of web
elements and applying the various quality photo editing, non-linear video editing, graphics solutions.
standards required in the approved prototype. editing software and sound editing. - Be flexible and adapt to changes and new
- Implement the required changes at the code level situations in the work environment.
- Web solutions editing and design applications:
fountain, interface, schemes of
Image, audio and video content managers,
server update, hosting and publishing,
proprietary and free web page editing software.
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 weaknesses. - Publication and promotion of web solutions:
- Design and execute a test plan to verify the Social networks, web platforms, search
operation of the web solution, in order to engines, positioning programs and links from
comply with the established requirements in a external sites, support for web solutions.
clear and concise manner. Publication costs.
- Document the process of evaluating the
functionality, integrity and interface of the web
solution, detailing all the required technical
information.
- Establish procedures to ensure the integrity,
availability and security of information in the
web solution.
- Select the most suitable form of contract for
hosting and publishing the web solution,
considering the best cost-benefit ratio.
- Promote the web solution through services
offered by the Internet, seeking positioning
appropriate in the
online search tools.

Duration: 227 teaching hours

- Evaluation of web solutions: Ease of use,
interactivity, functional design, loading time,
number of visitors, creativity, content, cost-
benefit ratio, performance analysis and
availability from the
server,
bandwidth analysis, copyright, monitoring of
integrity and security,
validation of the web solution.

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b) Training and Career Guidance Module - FOL

Aim: Relate the concepts concerning health, safety, hygiene, workers' rights, management and leadership to real situations
working in the field of computer science.

CONTENTS
Procedures - Job placement: Job search. - Have a predisposition for teamwork, with a
Job interview. Curriculum vitae. Psychological tolerant and receptive attitude towards the
- Identify the rights and obligations of workers tests. Interpersonal relationships. Behavior at opinions of others.
established in the regulations governing labor work.
- Demonstrate respect and consideration towards
relations in Ecuador.
other people or towards an idea, assuming an
- Recognize the procedures commonly applied in - Occupational health regulations: Most common attitude of dialogue and openness to the
job search and labor insertion processes. risks that exist in the workplace. Occupational opinions of others.
- Relate health, safety and hygiene standards at safety conditions. Health, safety and hygiene - Maintain attitudes of solidarity and camaraderie
work with the protective measures and standards at work. Worker protection in the work environment.
equipment recommended for the IT field. equipment and measures.
- Show interest in learning about job
- Recognize the Ecuadorian Social Security opportunities in the IT field and in pursuing
- Social Security: Importance. Rights and
regulations related to the rights and benefits of higher education studies in related fields.
worker social benefits (health care, loans,
workers, describing the conditions of application
retirement, among others).
of each of them.
- Differentiate the types of management and Attitudes, values and norms
leadership that can be found in organizations
dedicated to productive activities or service - Denote an attitude of security and a taste for a
provision, highlighting the characteristics of job well done in the development of the
each of them. activities undertaken.
Facts and concepts - Assume the assigned tasks with responsibility,
showing rigor in their planning and
- Labor Law: Labor Code. Workers' rights. Hiring
development.
the worker. Types of Contracts. Business rules.
Workers' wages. Working days. Vacation. - Show interest and initiative in finding solutions
Reserve and retirement funds. Self-employment. to specific problems.
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 - Management and leadership: Basic concepts. - Recognize the importance of insertion into the
Management in the company. Middle labor market as a self-employed worker.
management in the organization. Functions of
- Assess the qualities of a leader to efficiently
management. Management styles. Delegation of
integrate and lead the work group, as well as
functions. Leadership skills. Leadership theories:
ethical performance in professional activities.
theory “X” and theory “Y”. Leadership as a
- Be flexible and adapt to changes in the work
behavior. Situational leadership. The perception
environment.
and impact of power. Professional ethics.

Duration: 62 teaching hours

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c) Training Module in Work Centers - FCT

Aim: Carry out activities related to the competence of the IT professional figure in real work scenarios, following the
procedures established by the collaborating entity and applying the corresponding health, safety and hygiene standards.

CONTENTS

Procedures Facts and concepts Attitudes, values and norms

Workplace information:
- Show provision for achieve the
- Organization of the workplace: Functional areas,
obligations and rules established in the
products and/or services provided. Safety
- Identify the organizational structure of the workplace.
regulations.
workplace, differentiating the role played by
- Information about the IT area: Organization, - Take into account the risk factors and situations
each of the functional areas.
manual of functions and procedures, types of prior to carrying out the assigned tasks in the
- Identify the information and technical equipment computer scientists, workplace.
documentation used daily in the IT area of the manuals technicians, - Be diligent in executing the instructions received,
workplace. maintenance plans. taking responsibility for the work
- Process information with tools assigned and communicating effectively with the
local or online office automation, considering Working with local and online office tools: right person at the right time.
the requirements established by the workplace. - Office applications: Types and uses.
- Criteria for selecting office tools. - Be demanding in the application of occupational
- Recognize the characteristics of the operating health and safety regulations during the
systems and networks used in the workplace. development of the assigned activities.
Operating Systems and Networks:
- Identify the programming languages and/or - Operating systems: Types and characteristics. - Handle with care the instruments, equipment and
databases used in the workplace's computer - Networks: Types, characteristics, installation tools used in the work.
system. process. - Show interest and initiative in finding solutions to
- Carry out support activities in technical support specific problems.
processes for computer equipment, following Programming and Databases:
- Show willingness to work as a team, with a
the procedures established in the workplace and - Systems computer scientists,
languages of tolerant and receptive attitude.
applying the standards of

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 corresponding security. programming, databases. - Demonstrate respect and consideration towards
- Analyze the characteristics of the web solutions - User manuals and tutorials. other people and the ideas proposed, with an
used by the workplace to promote the attitude of dialogue and openness to the
organization's information and image. Technical Support: opinions of others.
- Preventive and corrective maintenance of
- Keep attitudes of solidarity
computer equipment.
and
- Safety rules for equipment and users.
camaraderie in the work environment.
Web Design and Development:
- Multimedia tools.
- Web solutions design and editing applications.
- Publication and promotion of web solutions.

Duration: 160 hours

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 CURRICULAR MESH

TC TEACHING HOURS
SUBJECTS
1st year 2nd year 3rd year
Mathematics 5 4 3
Physics 3 3 2
Chemistry 2 3 2
COMMON TRUNK

Biology 2 2 2
History 3 3 2
Citizenship Education 2 2
Philosophy 2 2
Language and Literature 5 5 2
English 5 5 3
Cultural and artistic education 2 2
Physical education 2 2 2
Entrepreneurship and Management 2 2 2
Weekly teaching hours 35 35 20
BT TEACHING HOURS
MODULES
1st Year 2nd Year 3rd Year
Local and Online Office Applications 2 2
TECHNICAL TRAINING

Operating Systems and Networks 2 2 5

Programming and Databases 4 4 6
Technical Support 2 2 5
WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT 2 5
Training and Career Guidance - FOL 2
Weekly teaching hours 10 10 25
Training in Workplaces - FCT 160*
TOTAL WEEKLY TEACHING HOURS 45 45 45
* It will be developed in accordance with the guidelines established in the Guide for the
implementation of the Training in Work Centers module, issued by the National Curriculum
Directorate.

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METHODOLOGICAL RECOMMENDATIONS FOR TEACHING-LEARNING

Module 1: LOCAL AND ONLINE OFFICE APPLICATIONS

The inclusion of this training module in the curriculum of the IT professional figure aims to
prepare students in the use of different local and online office applications in a technical
manner, allowing them to properly use the tools of each program, so that the processing of
information meets the established requirements.

Since students usually already have prior knowledge about the use of local and online
office applications, it is important that the teacher performs a diagnostic assessment to
determine the students' entry level and, on that basis, proceeds to plan the teaching-
learning activities aimed at achieving the objective of this training module. From this
perspective, the following methodological recommendations are proposed for the
development of the module:

- Propose information processing exercises with ascending levels of complexity.

- Consider the time required to complete the exercises, the resources needed and the
effort required of the student.
- Monitor the development of assigned tasks, promptly correcting any errors that may be
detected during information processing, to promote the correct use of the different
office tools.
- Incorporate elements that require research and are related to the competence of the
professional figure into information processing exercises.
- Support the development of interdisciplinary study activities, through the use of local
and/or online office tools.
- Consider the interest that students may have in carrying out specific assignments that
require the use of local and/or online office tools.
- Plan the development of collaborative work to encourage the exchange of knowledge
and experiences among students.
- Provide spaces for analysis of the work carried out, so that students can verify
compliance or non-compliance with previously established requirements.
- Establish comparisons between the functionalities of proprietary and free software
office applications.
- Plan the execution of an integrative project during the study process of the module,
which allows systematizing the learning developed.

Module 2: OPERATING SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

This module integrates the curricular contents related to single-user, multi-user and
network operating systems, which must be developed in a sequential and articulated
manner throughout the three years of technical high school; consequently, when the
educational institution prepares the annual curricular planning (PCA), the teachers of the
area must define and organize the work units (UT), integrating the contents of operating
systems and networks in each year of study. In curricular planning, the weekly workload
established for each year and the sequence that the teaching-learning process of this
training module will follow must also be considered. The proposed methodological

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recommendations are:

- Conduct tests on students' prior knowledge, relating to the objectives of the different
work units.
- Conduct bibliographic research on the relevant content of the work units.
- Represent through diagrams the functions, structure and operations performed by the
operating systems studied.
- Systematize the problems that an operating system must solve for its management,
relating them to the corresponding techniques used in its design.
- Research and present specific examples of accidents and problems related to
information security, and the measures and techniques used in a company to ensure
such security.
- Develop practical exercises that facilitate the exploitation of shared resources in a
system, using physical elements or interconnection simulators.
- Plan the execution of an integrative project during the study process of the module,
which allows systematizing the learning developed.

Module 3: PROGRAMMING AND DATABASES

This module, which will be studied throughout the three years of technical baccalaureate,
seeks to develop in students the ability to create computer systems with programming
languages and databases, to meet specific requirements posed by the user. From this
perspective, the teaching-learning process should be oriented towards the construction of
proposals aimed at solving problems of different types and varying complexity. The
articulated integration of programming language and database content will be evident in
the last two years of high school. The proposed methodological recommendations are as
follows:

- Conduct case studies related to real-life problems, in which students are the ones who
propose solutions.
- Organize teamwork so that students can share knowledge and experiences, as well as
responsibility for their execution.
- Consider the dosage of time required for programming, depending on the complexity of
the exercises.
- Propose exercises with situations that constitute challenges to be solved by students,
which will help keep their curiosity active and guide them to be investigative, such as in
the search for new commands.
- Allow students to create programming exercises to foster greater commitment and
motivation in their development.
- Provide differentiated exercises with new challenges for students who are progressing
quickly in their learning.
- Analyze as a group the difficulties that may arise during the development of the work, to
encourage the students themselves to propose solutions.
- Plan the execution of an integrative project during the study process of the

module, which allows the systematization of the learning developed.

Module 4: TECHNICAL SUPPORT

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This training module prepares students to perform technical support activities on computer
equipment, with the aim of maintaining the operation of hardware, software and
connectivity in optimal conditions. The relevant aspects to consider in the teaching-
learning process are: The techniques and procedures to be applied in each technical
support intervention, the technical specifications of the equipment and the manufacturer's
recommendations, the safety regulations and the documentation of the interventions
carried out. In this sense, the general recommendations proposed for the development of
the module are:

- Conduct analysis tables on current regulations related to technical support.

- Organize teamwork so that students can share knowledge and experiences, as well as
responsibility for their execution.
- Generate spaces for analyzing technical support problems, so that students can propose
solutions in a reasoned manner.
- Analyze in groups, prior to the execution of the different jobs, the risks involved in each
intervention, with the purpose of taking the necessary preventive measures and
contributing to the development of a safety culture.
- Place emphasis on the documentation of the interventions carried out, to consolidate
the logic of the process carried out.
- Provide technical support services to the community, so that students can participate in
solving real-world problems.
- Plan the execution of an integrative project during the study process of the module,
which allows systematizing the learning developed.

Module 5: WEB DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

This module addresses the process of designing and building intermediate-level web
solutions for communication and dissemination of information. The curriculum content
considered begins with the basic concepts of the web and multimedia tools, and then
addresses the use of editing applications and the design of web solutions, the evaluation of
the solutions built and their publication and promotion. For the development of this
module, the following general methodological recommendations are proposed:

- Visit entities that carry out advertising design and website development work to observe
a complete production process, identifying its stages, the techniques and tools used.
- Arrange a visit by an expert in the field to the educational institution to discuss his
experiences with IT students in advertising design and website development.
- Review web pages with different content and purposes (commercial, educational,
governmental, among others), with the purpose of comparatively analyzing their
structures, identifying similarities and differences in their design and functionality.
- Generate spaces for analyzing situations of design and construction of web solutions
with certain parameters, so that students can propose solutions in an argued manner.
- Define exercises for applying the content covered, considering the interest that students
may have in creating their own web solution designs.
- Develop an integrative project during the study process, in which students apply the
learning achieved, emphasizing creativity, innovation and quality of the web solution,
also considering compliance with current standards and regulations.

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Module 6: TRAINING AND CAREER GUIDANCE – FOL

This module aims to provide students with knowledge of general standards related to the
work field, as a tool to facilitate their transition from the student context to the work
context in the IT field. The topics covered in the curriculum include: labor law, job
placement, occupational hazards, safety and hygiene, social security, management and
leadership. The following are proposed as methodological recommendations for the
development of this training module:

- Conduct round tables to analyze current regulations related to the IT labor market.
- Conduct research on social security and member benefits.
- Develop certain module topics through case studies, which allow relating the curricular
contents with real situations that arise in the work and professional field.
- To awaken in students a love of work, responsibility and appreciation of the standards
of professional ethics in their work performance.

Module 7: TRAINING IN WORK CENTERS - FCT

This module aims to reinforce student learning by carrying out formative-productive

activities in real work scenarios; consequently, the recommendations proposed for
students to achieve significant learning during their attendance at the workplace are:

- The educational institution must seek approaches with entities (work centers) that have
in their organizational structure an area responsible for the administration of computer
services.
- When preparing the training program that students will develop, include relevant
activities related to the competency units of the professional figure; in this sense, it is
important that the student can visualize the complete process of developing computer
service activities, even if he or she does not have direct participation in their execution.
- Where feasible, encourage direct participation by students in activities they can carry
out, taking into account their level of technical training. This situation must be
negotiated between the teaching team in charge of the FCT module and the person in
charge of the workplace in charge of this process.

- Develop the induction phase for students, explaining in detail the activities of the
training program, its relationship with the profile of the professional figure and the
modules studied, the workplace regulations that must be observed, the mechanisms for
communicating news, among other aspects.
- Relate the experiences achieved by students in the workplace with the learning
developed in the educational institution.

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