September 4, 2009, Dean Ma. Teresa Salta together with Mr. Marvin Manaloto (Faculty) and Mr. Walter Galang (Lab Assistant) took and passed the TESDA competency exam on computer hardware servicing. The assessment took place at the Gonzalo Puyat School of Arts & Trade (GPSAT) in San Luis, Mexico, Pampanga.

The assessment composed of hands on, direct observation, practical demonstration and oral and written exam. The competencies assessed include installation of computer systems and networks, diagnosis and troubleshooting of computer systems, configuration of computer systems and networks, and maintaining computer systems and networks.

A second batch of faculty and lab assistants took the same exam on October 11, 2009. 4 CICT Faculty members (Ms. Avigail Magbag, Ms. Ann Marjorie Pico, Ms. Mary Jane Rabena and Ms. Raquel Rivera) and 3 CICT Laboratory Assistants (Mr. Alvin De Jesus, Mr. Mark Evan Lumbang and Mr. Albert Vladez) passed the TESDA competency exam on computer hardware servicing.