Candidates' Weakness

The following reasons contributed to some inadequacies observed in the performance of the candidates:

• Spelling errors
• Inadequate knowledge of topics such as mobile phone bands, common software problems, basic troubleshooting, fault finding in software.
• Vague  knowledge of SIM permanently blocked error  
• Lack of understanding of the workings between the memory card socket and the memory card
• Inability to identify components in the power section of a phone circuit board and their functions.
• Inability to
• correctly explain the term GPRS
• correctly distinguish between SIMlock and netlock
• correctly identify items contained in a reballing kit and their functions

The suggested remedies were as follows:

• All areas of the syllabus should be adequately taught by the teachers
• More practical work is encouraged in schools;
• Candidates should observe their industrial attachment scheme as recommended in the syllabus;
• The need for Government and other stake holders to make available relevant resource materials and textbooks.
• Qualified and well trained personnel should be recruited to teach the students