Objectives and outcomes
Acquisition of practical knowledge and skills in computer diagnostics and maintenance. Identification of components of personal computers, laptops and portable devices. Ability to upgrade individual computer components. Diagnostics and maintenance of computer systems, both hardware and software. Installing, configuring and upgrading the operating system.
Practical classes
Components of personal computers. Installation, configuration and maintenance of computer components. Types of processors and their specifications. Motherboards and buses. BIOS. Memory. ATA/HOURS interfaces. Data storage units. Video and audio hardware. External input/output interfaces. Power supply. Configuration, optimisation and maintenance of printers and scanners. Diagnostic tools and diagnostic procedures. Laptops, portable and mobile devices. Connecting to computer network. Use of basic online services. Installing, optimising and upgrading operating systems. Examples: Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Windows Server, Linux desktop and Linux server. Carrying out simple administrative commands and installing application software.