Computer Network Setup

ICT Technician · Level 5  ·  3 Chapters

Where this takes you

Imagine walking into a busy office in Nairobi, a vibrant hotel in Mombasa, or a jua kali workshop in Kisumu—behind every smooth-running computer, reliable Wi-Fi, and secure digital transaction is someone who knows how to set up and maintain computer networks. Mastering these skills opens doors to countless opportunities in Kenya’s fast-growing digital economy.

  • ICT Departments & County Governments: Every county office, school, and hospital needs network technicians to set up and maintain their computer networks, ensuring seamless communication and data sharing.
  • Telecommunications & Internet Providers: Companies like Safaricom, Airtel, and Zuku employ skilled network installers and technicians to expand and maintain their infrastructure across the country.
  • Hospitality & Tourism: Hotels, resorts, and lodges rely on strong networks for bookings, guest Wi-Fi, and operations—your skills are essential here, whether as an employee or a freelance contractor.
  • Jua Kali Sector & Small Businesses: Many small enterprises—from cyber cafes to matatu SACCOs—need reliable networks for business operations. You can offer installation and maintenance services, earning through self-employment or partnerships.
  • Construction & Real Estate: Modern buildings require structured cabling and network setup; construction firms and real estate developers hire technicians to install and test these systems.
  • Agribusiness & KTDA: Tea factories, farms, and agro-processors use networks to manage production, sales, and logistics—your expertise helps connect their operations.
  • Entrepreneurship: With these skills, you can start your own business offering network setup, maintenance, and troubleshooting services to local schools, businesses, and homes.

By mastering computer network setup, you’re not just learning a skill—you’re unlocking a future where you can connect Kenya, earn a good living, and become a vital part of the country’s digital transformation. Your journey starts now!

Chapters

1
Terminate Computer network cables
26 topics
✓ Notes Ready
2
Connect Computer network cables
31 topics
✓ Notes Ready
3
Perform Computer network Maintenance
15 topics
✓ Notes Ready

17 past papers for this unit →

Practise this unit

The practical 41 The assessment itself — tools, materials and the marks Step-by-step guide 41 PPE, each step, what good looks like, common mistakes

Revise this unit

Past papers & answers 17 Real CDACC papers for this unit, free to download Exam-style questions 42 Written to CDACC standard, with answers Test yourself 122 Multiple-choice, one at a time Practise questions 91 Quick recall — check you know the facts
3 more for this unit

Beyond the syllabus

Decision simulator 3 On site, what would you do? Workplace scenarios 60 Real site situations — what would you do? Turn this into income 36 Where this skill earns — what to charge, how to find clients