Course Summary:
Why take a PC Maintenance and Repair program? With the right credentials, you can: - Work in a field which is expected to grow 15% by 2012.
- Work for businesses of all types that rely on computers.
- Work for an existing repair business, or begin one of your own.
As more companies do business on the Internet and more households make purchases online, more computers are needed. That means more employment opportunities for you! Includes: fault finding, hardware, and software engineering. pc and laptops covered. Maintenance, building a pc, fault finding, networking...... starting your own business, and much more! Every aspect of this highly regarded, and sought after skill, explained and supported, to give our students the latest, and highest level of technological advice and information, in a step by step easy to follow structured course. Comptia A+ Latest edition! Develop a high standard of maintenance & troubleshooting skills
Gain a nationally recognised IT qualification.
All materials & support provided Who is the course intended for? Home Learn UK computer courses are for everyone. They are specifically written in a way that allows you to study at your own pace, in your own time. If you wish to develop PC maintenance skills for your own business, your current job or looking to develop new skills with regard to a new career this course is perfect. This PC maintenance course will prepare you for a nationally recognised qualification.
No prior knowledge of pc maintenance is necessary to study this course, although you should be competent with the use of a computer. Qualifications This is a very comprehensive course covering the A+Comptia Syllabus in PC Hardware. You will receive the Home Learn UK Diploma in PC maintenance. We help you to build a portfolio of evidence based on the assignments you will complete. This portfolio will be proof that you have covered the complete syllabus and had your work monitored, graded and approved. After completion, you will have proof of your ability and a Diploma that is recognised by the insurance industry. This will allow you to gain liability/indemnity insurance should you want to start your own business. Optional: This course will prepare you for the A + core hardware exam. See www.comptia.org for more information. The A+ Exam fee is not included in the cost, it is not required as our qualification is equivalent. However if you want the added bonus of the Comptia qualification, we can advise, and arrange this exam for you. How long does the course last? Recommended study time is 4 hours minimum per week. (Not compulsory).
Completion time will vary dependant on your individual circumstances.
Average study time is 240 hours overall plus assignments.
There are 22 units in total. Assignments are completed and marked after each section. What is the course syllabus | 1. Introducing Hardware
2. Introducing Operating Systems
3. PC Repair Fundamentals
4. Form Factors and Power Systems
5. Processors and Chipsets
6. Motherboards
7. Upgrading Memory
8. Hard Drives
9. Installing and Supporting I/O Devices
10. Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage
11. Installing Windows 2000/XP
12. Maintaining Windows 2000/XP
13. Supporting Windows 2000/XP Users and Their Data
14. Troubleshooting Windows 2000/XP Startup
15. Using the Windows 9x/Me Startup Disk and Command Line
16. Supporting Windows 9x/Me
17. PCs on a Network
18. PCs on the Internet
19, Securing Your PC and Network
20. Notebooks, Tablet PCs, and PDAs
21. Supporting Printers and Scanners
22. The Professional PC Technician
APPENDICES
A. How an OS uses System Resources
B. Electricity and Multimeters
C. Supporting Legacy Devices
D. Disassembling a Notebook
E. Introducing Linux
F. Introducing the Mac OS |
What materials will I require? All Supplied as follows: It is advisable, although not essential that you have an old Pc for the practical assignments.
Materials provided as listed below
The official Comptia A+ course book over 1360 pages with additional learning resources on cd.
Tool Kit: 12 part tool set consisting of:
2 socket spanners 3/16 and 1/4
2 slotted screwdrivers 3/16 and 1/4
2 recessed head screwdrivers 0 and 1
1 Torx driver with interchangeable insert T-10 u, T-15
1 pair of tweezers
1 storage case
1 IC extractor
Leather pocket
Anti Static Wrist Band
Our own comprehensive and structured study guide, that will tell you exactly how to use the training materials, and which assignments to send in to your Tutor. No time limit. Unlimited free access to Student Support and Tutor
All stationery needed to complete your course. Guaranteed to be the most comprehensive A+ supported course at the lowest price. This course qualifies for a Student Card with over £200 of discounts and much more! Click here for details: http://www.home-learn.co.uk/pages.php?page=
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