The information and communications technology sector is witnessing rapid development, driven by the widespread use of smartphones and the continuous advancement of wired and wireless communication networks. This sector has become a cornerstone of daily life and a vital contributor to various sectors in Palestine and the world.

With expectations of continued growth, there is a growing need for qualified technical personnel with the skills and expertise necessary to keep pace with these advanced technologies, in line with rapid technological developments and the demands of high quality and efficiency. Working in the field of smartphones and communication networks requires a deep technical understanding and precise practical skills to trace faults in modern devices and systems, as well as the need to diagnose faults and perform maintenance and programming operations professionally.

With the increasing reliance on these technologies in various aspects of life, the importance of preparing specialized technicians capable of providing technical support and maintenance services with high efficiency is growing. This program focuses on providing students with a set of basic skills and knowledge, including:
• Diagnosing faults in smartphones and tablets and programming them.
• Performing maintenance and repair operations on hardware and software components.
• Establishing and maintaining wired and wireless computer and internet networks.
• Installing and maintaining landline (wired) and cellular (wireless) telecommunications networks.
• Addressing the technological challenges of home voice telephones.
• Installing surveillance and alarm systems.
• Providing technical support and resolving technical problems for customers.
• Establishing and managing small projects in the field of smartphone maintenance and programming.

The program prepares graduates to work in a wide range of fields. It relies on a comprehensive knowledge and skill base, ready to qualify graduates to enter the labor market or develop an independent career path in this vital sector.

• Prepare specialized technical personnel capable of maintaining and installing smartphones, tablets, networks, and smart systems according to the latest international standards.
• Provide students with modern technical knowledge and skills in the fields of communications, the internet, lighting technology, and smart security systems, meeting labor market requirements.
• Enhance graduates' self-employment and entrepreneurship capabilities by enabling them to establish their own projects in the fields of maintenance, sales, and distribution.
• Qualify graduates to work in various fields, such as telecommunications companies, internet service providers, smart device and system sales and maintenance companies, and technical support centers.
• Keep pace with rapid technological development by equipping students with the latest technologies in smartphones, networks, programming, and innovative systems.
• Support national efforts to develop vocational and technical education by linking program outcomes to labor market needs and contributing to keeping pace with the Fourth Industrial Revolution.
• Developing applied thinking and technical problem-solving skills to qualify graduates to efficiently deal with various malfunctions and provide innovative solutions.

Graduates have broad prospects for employment in various sectors within the field of communications and information technology. The most prominent of these opportunities are:
• Working in the maintenance and installation departments of wired and wireless telecommunications companies.
• Working for internet service providers.
• Working in technical support units within internet service providers or network installation and maintenance companies.
• Working as a technician specializing in smartphone maintenance and programming.
• Working as a software technician for mobile phones and tablets.
• Working as a computer and internet network technician.
• Working as a sales representative for companies specializing in selling accessories, spare parts, and mobile device maintenance tools.
• Freelancing and entrepreneurship by establishing a private project specializing in smartphone maintenance and programming.
• Engaging in the field of surveillance and alarm systems.
• Specializing in home fiber optic extension technology.
• Working for government agencies, public and private institutions that rely on smart communications technology and optical fibers, in addition to non-governmental institutions working in this field.

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