COURSE STRUCTURE AND CONTENT
There are 9 lessons in total, as outlined below:
Lesson 1. The Computer Workshop
- Basic Hand Tools
- Cleaning Equipment and Materials
- Hardware and Software for Solving Errors
- Workshop Electrical Safety
- Computer Workshop and Sales Areas
- Components of Workshop
- Workshop Layout
- Managing a Growing Workshop
- Record Keeping
- Work Scheduling
- Customer Quotations and Servicing
Lesson 2. Computer and Workshop Safety
- Understanding Electricity
- Circuits
- Conductors and Non conductors
- Voltage
- Resistance
- Ohm's Law
- Power
- Safety for Computer Workers
- Safety for your Computer
- Legislation, Duty of Care
- Employer and Employee Duties
- Manufacturer Duties
- Computer Ergonomics
- Workstation Layout
- Computer Equipment
- Work Environment Factors - light, glare, radiation, etc.
- Accidents
- Safety Hazards - ESD, electricity, electromagnetic fields, conductive surfaces, monitors
- Electricity Safety Guidelines
- Lifting and Manual Handling
- First Aid
- Shock
- Fainting
- Sprains and Strains
Lesson 3. Hardware Components
- Motherboards
- Cases
- Cables
- CPU's
- Cooling Systems - air, fan, liquid, fittings, maintenance
- RAM (Memory)
- Internal Drives
- Graphics Processing Unit
- Power Supply
- Laptops
- Common Lap Top Issues
Lesson 4. Different Systems and Basic Disassembly
- Disassembly Procedures
- How to Disassemble and Reassemble a Computer
- Documentation
- Dismantling and Reassembling a Laptop
Lesson 5. Peripherals
- Common Peripherals
- Mouse
- Keyboards
- Monitors
- Monitor Specifications
- Webcam
- Microphone
- Hard Disk Interfaces
- Configuring CMOS
- Low Level Formatting
- Interleaving
- Partitioning
- Disk Part
- Partitions
- High Level Formatting
- File Systems, Clustering
- FAT32
- NTFS, NTFS5, exFAT
Lesson 6. System Assembly
- Assembling a Desktop
- Case and Power Supply
- Motherboard, CPU, RAM
- I/O Ports
- HDD
- SSD
- Video Card/Monitors
- Keyboard and Mouse
- Preparation for Assembly
- Basic Motherboard Configuration
- Processor Settings
- SATA Drives
- Identifying Parts
Lesson 7. Installation Of Software
- Understanding a Boot Disk
- Installing Drivers and Using Manuals
- Importance of Manuals
- 32- and 64-bit Software
- Upgrading the OS
- New Installation
- Basic Disk Partition
Lesson 8. Computer Maintenance: An Introduction
- Software Preventative Maintenance
- Static Electricity Awareness
- Power On/Off Procedures
- Maintenance Procedure
- Installing Updates
- Security Patch
- Service Pack
- Hotfix
- Update Rollback
- Update Rollup Package
- Disk Cleanup and Defragmenter
- Disk fragmentation and Drive Optimisation
- Computer Servicing Report
- Hardware Preventative Maintenance
Lesson 9. Troubleshooting: An Introduction
- Determining what caused an error
- Hardware Errors
- Software Errors
- Power On/Off Self-Test
- Hard Disk Problems
- Bugs
- Viruses
- Motherboard Battery
- Logical Approach to Troubleshooting
Each lesson culminates in an assignment which is submitted to the school, marked by the school's tutors and returned to you with any relevant suggestions, comments, and if necessary, extra reading.
Aims
- To establish a computer repair workshop
- Develop safety guidelines for the use of computer equipment, both for the technician in the workshop and for the operator/client
- Identify different hardware components of a computer system
- Identify and remove specific parts from a computer; and to distinguish between different types of personal computers
- Assemble peripherals for a computer system
- Assemble a computer system. Install different software programs into computer systems, in accordance with manuals
- Recommend significant maintenance requirements for a Personal Computer
- Determine the cause of common problems which occur with computer systems
What Are the Advantages of Studying with ACS Distance Education?
- You can start at any time to suit you.
- The courses are self-paced.
- You can study when and where suits you. They are flexible to fit in around you and your lifestyle.
- Keep up to date on your learning.
- Update your CV.
- It is not just a course, it is a package of learning that includes – course notes, tutor feedback, self-assessment tests, research tasks and assignments.
- Our tutors are all experts in their field, with years of experience in their field.
- They are also keen and enthusiastic about their subject and enjoy working with students to improve their knowledge and skills.
- Courses are also updated regularly to meet the demands of the changing needs for knowledge and to keep our courses up to date.
BEING A TECHNICIAN REQUIRES MORE THAN JUST KNOWING HOW TO DO THE REPAIR
You can know how to repair a computer and still be ineffective at computer servicing.
If you really want to be an effective computer service technician, you need knowledge, good habits and experience. You need to understand not only the equipment, but also the tools you might use, and good workplace practices. A holistic outlook is important, and often it's that "extra" and "broader" appreciation for the job, that separates a successful technician from an unsuccessful one. Good technicians communicate well with clients. They understand the problems that are brought to them and give appropriate advice in a way that the client can understand. They appreciate everything that is important from health and safety to time management, record keeping and emerging changes in technology.
What Next?
The hardware in a computer system is in some ways, like the engine of a car. The software is like the driver. Just like a car cannot be run without the engine and a driver a computer needs perfectly functioning hardware components to be working properly.
The first time you open a computer case, it can be quite daunting looking at all of the components, wires, etc.
As a computer technician, it is essential to immediately identify all (or most) of the components in different computer systems. Not all computers are the same as there are many different layouts and components used.
Computers are complex pieces of equipment - you need to have essential knowledge to attempt proper maintenance. More and more of us rely on computers in our lives - for both work and leisure. Our reliance on such equipment means there will always be work opportunities in computer servicing.
This course will help you to –
- Learn about computer repair and maintenance.
- Understand computer servicing – installation, maintenance and repair.
- Work in a growth industry.
Improve your job and career prospects with a greater understanding of how computers work, how to install, maintain and repair them.
Be in high demand with your computer servicing skills!
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Advanced Courses
This course is an introduction to computer servicing. If you are looking for a more advanced course, we also offer
Computer Servicing II
Computer Servicing III
Proficiency Award in Computer Servicing