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Computer Engineer

Fit for youth without SEE:
No

Computer Engineers develop and improve the software programs and hardware that make computers run. Computer Engineers may specialize in either software or hardware.

Employment Option

Self Employment Ratio

%

Education

TSLC in Computer Engineering covers courses including Information and Communication Technology, Web development as well as graphic design. This course is completed within 15 months which includes 3 mo ... learn more

Diploma
Academic Education

Possible Employers

Career in Detail

Computer Engineers develop and improve the software programs and hardware that make computers run. Computer Engineers may specialize in either software or hardware.

Computer Engineers usually do the following

Developing, testing and evaluating the software that make our computers work.
Help in the development of new computer games and business applications, or even in the design of entirely new operating systems.
Installing an operating system on a machine ,looking at trouble tickets and work with end-users to fix the problem.

Abilities and other Requirements

requires permanent screen work

Income and other Facilities

Entry Salary / Income
Rs. (not set) - (not set)

Working Context

ISCO - International Standard Classification of Occupations

Security and Army Professionals
Skilled Urban Skilled Rural
Supporting Operations

The table illustrates the segregation of occupations according to the level of education & experience. The segregation is such that the 'Professionals' have the highest amount of education and/or experience then are the 2 skilled labour (Urban & Rural) and Supporting Occupations with assemblers, operators etc. Security and Army have a wider range of both education and experience and are governmental jobs.

The boxes highlighted are the ones associated with Computer Engineer . According to ISCO, jobs can have various levels of education and/or experience which thus puts them in different boxes as visualized in the table.

Relevant Education

TSLC in Computer Engineering covers courses including Information and Communication Technology, Web development as well as graphic design. This course is completed within 15 months which includes 3 months of On-the-Job Training. The target group of this pre SLC intake curricular program is individuals with SLC passed.

Education strongly relevant

Duration Fee (Rs) Access without SEE
Dip.Computer Eng.
Professional
3 Year(s) 109,000 -
390,000
No
Diploma in Computer Engineering curriculum of CTEVT is designed with the purpose of producing middle level technical workforce equipped with knowledge and skills related to the areas of computer engineering so as to meet the demand of such workforce in the country to contribute in the national streamline of poverty reduction of our country, Nepal. This skills and knowledge included in this curriculum will be successful to deliver the individual needs and the needs in the field of computer engineering. Go to education page
BE Computer
Professional
4 Year(s) 506,000 -
756,000
No
Computer Engineers design and develop the application of computer systems. Majority of computers are used as components within other systems such as audio-visual players, the engine management systems, aircraft navigation systems, and automatic control systems. This programme is intended to produce skilled, qualified human resource that works for software development, network design and implementation, hardware and software trouble shooting, network security policies, etc Go to education page

Ideal Qualities

Work activities, only mental: You prefer your work to be mental in nature, without much physical activity. You should consider looking for jobs where you are mostly required to sit in one place and come up with ideas or handle information. Some examples would include desk jobs and jobs involving scientific research.

Information Processing, only detailed: You prefer to focus on a specific aspect of your work and to go deeper into the details. You should consider jobs that require you to focus and pay great attention to the details of what you are doing, and avoid jobs which require you to look at the bigger picture. Some examples would include jobs like bookkeeping, data management, software coding, fine arts, handicrafts or translation

Flexibility, very low: You prefer to have a fixed work routine with little or no change every day. You should consider looking for jobs where you are required to go to an office at a specific time each working day. Some examples would include desk jobs and running a shop.

Value orientation, only idealistic: You believe that your work must have meaning behind it, without any material importance. You should consider looking for jobs that will give you some personal satisfaction while doing it. Some examples would include teaching and doing social work.

Pursuit of Success, low: Having a personal life is important to you. You don’t want your social and family relationships to suffer from dedicating time to your work. You should consider looking for jobs that will not interfere with your private life. Avoid jobs which require you to dedicate a lot of your free time to your work

Motivation to Create, high: You prefer to come up with your own ways of doing things. You should consider looking for jobs where you have some freedom to make your own decisions. Avoid jobs where you have to follow directions.

Sense of Duty, very high: You often feel personally responsible for your work. You are careful when doing your work and you like to do your best. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be entrusted with valuable work that will encourage you to do your best. Avoid jobs where you are not given any responsibility for your work and that do not encourage you to do well

Analysis orientated, very high: You like to spend a lot of time thinking before you make a decision. You believe that it is important to consider everything before acting. You should consider looking for jobs where you are required to think carefully before acting. Avoid jobs where you need to make decisions quickly without much time for thinking.

Team oriented, high: It is easy for you to cooperate and collaborate with others. You enjoy working with a team on tasks and projects. You should consider looking for jobs where you will be required to work with a team to perform tasks. Avoid jobs that will require you to work on your own.

Strength of enforcement, high: You are usually direct and you are capable of confronting others if needed. You have no problem saying what is on your mind. You should consider looking for jobs where you can evaluate and monitor others’ performance. Avoid jobs where you are not encouraged to say what is on your mind.

Ability to cope with pressure, high: You are capable of working under pressure, to the point where you almost enjoy it. You are not easily stressed by daunting tasks. You should consider looking for jobs where you have to work at a hectic pace and perform well. Avoid jobs where you do not have to exert much effort.

Self-confidence, very high: You have a high amount of self-confidence. It is easy for you to present yourself in front of others. You should consider looking for jobs where you will have to make presentations in front of groups of people. Avoid jobs where you will not be encouraged to talk to other people.

Developing, testing and evaluating the software that make our computers work.
Help in the development of new computer games and business applications, or even in the design of entirely new operating systems.
Installing an operating system on a machine ,looking at trouble tickets and work with end-users to fix the problem.

Employment Condition

Self Employment Ratio

%

Possible Employers

Size of Employment

At the moment there are people working in this job in Nepal.

Job Demand

Shows the demand of the career (1st being the highest and the last being over-saturated).


60 = very high: This job is very high in demand. You can easily find employment or will be able to sell your service easily as a self employed person.

50 = high: This job is high in demand. With a certain talent you will find a job.

40 = medium: The demand for this job is medium. You should have chances in finding a job, but you might need to be flexible regarding your working place or in self employment, might have to compete with a few other professionals about the work.

30 = low: The demand for this job is low. Only a few vacancies are published. Academic proficiency as well as experience is required to be even considered for applying for this sort of jobs.

20 = saturated: There is no more demand for this profession in the labour market. Only if existing staff is released, new people are hired.

10 = over-supplied: There are many graduates already waiting for a job in this profession. You might have to consider a long waiting list or have to prove extraordinary talent to find a job in this profession.

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