Computer Programming NC IV Proficiency Test Coverage

Just recently, TESDA ordered a memorandum to all TESDA Regional Director regarding the conduct of Proficiency Test on Computer Programming NC IV. Based on the memorandum sent by TESDA Deputy Director, Commission on Information and Communication Technology (CICT) has agreed to conduct and administer the Proficiency Test on Computer Programming to trainers of registered programs for Programming NC IV.

Assessors from the CICT will conduct the assessment on a per region basis from February to March.

The ICT Proficiency Exam is designed to assess/evaluate the competence/proficiency of an individual to perform programming functions.

Certificate of passing the ICT Profeciency Test is equivalent for a CSC 1st grade eligibility.

This are the coverage of the exam for you to review:

• Flowchart
• Algorithms
• Basic Computer Concepts : Internal data representation, software systems, hardware components;
• Programming and Stages of Program Development: Programming Analysis, Program Design, Program Coding, Testing and Debugging, and Program Documentation;
• File Access Methods;
• Programming Environment
• Internet / E-Commerce
• Open Source Technology

Requirements:

• Application Form with 2pc Passport size Picture with Name Tag
• Permit / Official receipt (Payment Fee: Not Yet Announced)
• Pencil (s), Pen (s), sharpener and eraser(s)
• Food/snacks
• Valid ID with Picture

Programming Language Application (You can choose from any programming language:

• Visual Basic
• C++
• C
• Java

Type of Exam:

• Part I (30%) - written Examination good for 2 hours
• Part II (70%) - Hands-on Programming examination that is good for 6 hours.

You can visit NCC website for more information and review materials: http://ncc.gov.ph/

Reaction:

Based on the memorandum, National Computer Center ICT Proficiency Exam will be used in testing the competency of all trainors of Training Institutions offering CBT or Ladderized Education Program offering/embedding Programming NC IV Training Regulation. This proficiency exam was originally given by NCC and Civil Service Commission (CSC) in determining the fitness of individuals in occupying highly technical ICT positions and through which the awarding of appropriate ICT (EDP) specialist eligibility will be based.

Certification is indeed very important for a possible applicants in ICT. This would really help him to get hired. Teachers/Trainors/Instructors teaching Programming must take the examination in order for them to be qualified as Trainors/Assessors under the TESDA Program.

I am not sure if the same assessment will also be applied for students/trainees
taking Programming NC IV under Technical Vocational Institutions and LEP to get certified? Based on the NCC , qualified applicants must be a Filipino citizen and a bachelor's degree holder, or will graduate before the exam date and must have undergone formal training in college or training institution in the area of programming. If this would be the case, does the Trainors teaching programming not a graduate of 4 year degree course could not qualify to take the exam? What will happen to the LEP embedded program and Competency Based Training for Programming NC IV (2 year) trainees? Are they also qualified?

I do hope that TESDA would plan and decide for this prior to the implementation of assessment to the trainees/students. Not just what happened to PC Operation NC II, wherein an abrupt assessment was conducted for the trainees, and then in the later part they decided to enlist the PC Operation NC II in the Training Regulations.

Capiz TESDA Schools Association (CAPTESA), Inc has a total of 32 trainors for Programming NC II training regulations from twelve (12) training institutions offering the said WTR. As of now there is an estimated 800 trainees/students from the CAPTESA member schools that is about to finish Programming NC II this coming March 2009.

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Latest Update:

May 20, 2009 - Region VI-TESDA Regional Office conducted an assessment on Programming NC IV at West Visayas College of Science and Technology (WVCST) using the NCC Test Package in ICT Proficiency Exam. More than 40 instructors and programmers from Region VI (Capiz, Iloilo, Negros Occidental, Aklan) took the exam. The exam has two (2) sets: Test of Knowledge (Multiple Choice). It covers pesudocode, networking, analysis, program tracing, flowcharting and have strong foundation in data structures and algorithm, logic design, logic formulation and discrete mathematics. Test of Skills (Programming: Using any of the programming languages (Turbo C, C++, Java and Visual Basic). The TESDA and NCC told the examinees that once they passed the exam, it would be credited for TESDA Programming NC IV certification.

Majority of the examinees are from CAPTESA member schools in Roxas City and Capiz Province.


August 2009 - The result of the assessment was released and only 4 examinees passed the assessment. 3 of them are from CAPTESA Member School Instructors namely: Felixberto A. Baguyo (Hercor College), Alan D. Hermenegildo (Filamer Christian College) and Jorge Cosgayon (Colegio dela Purisima Concepcion) and 1 from Negros Occidental. TESDA informed them that their certification will not be credited for TESDA Programming NC IV, but equivalent to the Civil Service Commission (CSC) 1st grade eligibility. They have to take the Programming NC IV Assessment.

The TESDA-R6 informed the CAPTESA member schools that there was already a Test Package for the Programming NC IV and those who passed the previous assessment (ICT Proficiency Test) where commissioned to be the assessors for the incoming assessment scheduled on September 22-23, 2009.

1st week of September 2009 - Faculty of the CAPTESA member schools specially those handling programming subjects are encouraged to take Programming NC IV competency assessment scheduled on September 29-30, 2009.

September 29-30, 2009 - 16 examinees where obliged to take the assessment despite of lack of review and preparation. Only one (1) passed the assessment. In my own opinion, Programming NC IV competency assessment is harder and longer compared to the NCC's ICT Proficiency Test. Below are some of the differences between the two assessments:

	Programming NC IV	ICT Proficiency Test
Types of Exam	Hands On, Interview	Hands On & Written
Programming Language	OOP{Java, C++,VB, VB.NET} & Procedural{C,Java, Pascal}	C, C++, Java & VB6
Database	MS Access is allowed	MS Access is not allowed, DAO
Length/Duration	2 Days	1 Day
	Day 1: Procedural Programming/DOS (COC 2) - Payroll	AM : Written Exam
	Day 2:OOP w/ database/GUI (COC1) - Library System	PM : Hands On Library System (Varies Yearly)
Eligibility	TESDA Certification - NC IV - can be use applying abroad	CSC 1st Grade Eligibility - can be use in applying to government institution
Interview	Yes	No
Difficulty Rate [1..5]	5	4
Reliability & Validity of Test [1..5]	3 - depends on the assessor	5 - depends on your personal skills
Availability of Programming Application	Bring your own installer (IDE) to be sure	C/O to the assessment venue -
Output Requirements	given already - just follow the desired output	given but in VB make your own design for the library system
Announcement of Result	Immediately after the Exam Certificate of Competency 1(COC1) in OOP Certificate of Competency 2(COC2) in Procedural If you passed both COCs you will be given Programming NC IV	NCC sends notice if you passed or failed (maximum 3 months)
Agency	TESDA	National Computer Center (NCC)
Examination Fee	P500.00	P500.oo Prof/ P300 Student
Exam Schedule	by Region	May 23, 2009 and November 21, 2009 at Quezon City, Cebu City and Zamboanga City
Site	http://tesda.gov.ph/	http://www.ncc.gov.ph/default.php?a1=6

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