CSS: Computer Systems Servicing NCII

What is Computer Systems Servicing (CSS NCII)?

Computer Systems Servicing (CSS NCII) is the upgraded version of what is
then called Computer Hardware Servicing (CHS NCII) qualification. During the
late CHS, the qualification was said to be of the NCII level, meaning that in a
ranking basis, it is the baseline level.

Some competencies have the NCII, NCIII and NCIV levels. CHS was given an
NCII level because, well, for a fact, it was not that difficult to pass, but still,
many students and/or even professionals fail.

When TESDA decided to upgrade the CHS competency, they forgot or maybe
they have just decided not to adjust its ranking level. Most IT professionals
would certainly agree that the CSS competency deserves to be of the NCIV
level.

What are the differences between CHS NCII and CSS NCII?
The old CHS competency covered just two (2) modules and you are only
expected to perform a couple of tasks to pass the actual examination. The
examination includes a question and answer portion before proceeding with
the actual hands-on configurations and the same goes for the CSS NCII exam.

To cope up with the hastened trend of technology advancement, CSS was

introduced, and instead of having just two (2) modules, this new competency
has four (4). This seems to be a great move to ensure that we are not left
behind on what is the new global standard in technology.