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COMPUTER SERVICING III VIT205

  • Duration (approx) 100 hours
  • Qualification Statement of Attainment

Course Description

Why Study an Advanced Computer Servicing Course?

Having an advanced knowledge of computer servicing will improve your job and career prospects.  People need help with maintaining, installing and repairing their computers, and highly skilled computer servicing people are always in demand.

 This course will help you to –

  • Learn more about removable storage, advanced computer repairs, repair of hardware and software, troubleshooting in information technology etc.
  • Develop your ability to independently undertake repair of hardware and software faults in personal computers.

What do our students think of the course?

" I have never found the staff at any other learning institution as supportive as the staff at ACS. This gives one a lot of peace of mind and confidence to go on - at every squeak from my side, you guys have always been there, immediately to sort me out. The feedback on my lessons has always been really good and meaningful and an important source of my learning. Thanks!..."
- Student with ACS

What Will You Learn In This Course?

  • Learn to understand how to service personal computers and their peripherals.
  • Start a business, get a job, develop your professional knowledge.
  • Explain how to repair a range of hardware faults determined to be common.
  • Repair an inoperable printer cable for a computer
  • Delete unwanted files from an operating system
  • Explain how to repair a range of software faults determined to be common.
  • Delete unwanted files from an operating system
  • Recommend appropriate hardware for different applications
  • Explain how to replace a faulty power supply.
  • Explain how to replace a mother board.
  • Describe the installation of extra ram
  • Install an extra HDD to work in conjunction with the existing HDD
  • Compare alternative solutions to different types of faults determined in PC computer systems
  • Repair hardware faults determined in PC computer systems
  • Install hardware components in a computer

This course is suitable for professional/career development, CPD or personal interest.

Lesson Structure

There are 9 lessons in this course:

  1. Removable storage
  2. Electronics
  3. Audio systems
  4. Video systems
  5. Laptops and other portable devices
  6. Diagnosis and regular maintenance
  7. Networking: an introduction
  8. The Internet
  9. Printers

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

  • Describe as many of the different forms of removable storage used by computer systems, digital cameras, PDA’s, MP3 players and other computer peripherals
  • Explain electronics as a basis for undertaking repairs to computers and peripherals.
  • Discuss the audio systems primarily on IBM compatible Pc’s but is also relevant to other systems such as the Apple Mac.
  • Discuss the video systems primarily on IBM compatible Pc’s but is also relevant to other systems such as the Apple Mac.
  • Suggest troubleshooting solutions for laptops, PDA’s, MP3 players, Digital cameras and other portable devices.
  • Discuss diagnosis and maintenance procedures to help identify and prevent common hardware and software problems.
  • Describe the connectivity of computer systems.
  • Discuss the Internet and common problems relating to its use.
  • Explain printers, their applications, and how to deal with printer related problems.

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.

What Next?

Build on your existing knowledge and skills in computer servicing by studying this advanced course. Expand and develop your knowledge and increase your job and career prospects at the same time.  Study Computer Servicing III!

You can enrol today by clicking the “Enrol Now” button above.

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Other Computer Servicing Courses

If you’re not sure if this is the course for you, we also offer beginner and intermediate computer servicing courses. Click on the links below for more information –

Computer Servicing I

Computer Servicing II
Courses can be started anytime from anywhere in the world!

Meet some of our academics

John MasonWriter, Manager, Teacher and Businessman with over 40 years interenational experience covering Education, Publishing, Leisure Management, Education, and Horticulture. He has extensive experience both as a public servant, and as a small business owner. John is a well respected member of many professional associations, and author of over seventy books and of over two thousand magazine articles.
Josiane JoubranCSC consultant with IBM, Software QA Engineer, Course Writer and Tutor. Josiane is an I.T professional with extensive experience with computer hardware and engineering in Lebanon and Australia. Josiane has a B.Eng., Grad.Dip.I.T., Master Info.Tech., MCP, MCSE.
Jade SciasciaBiologist, Business Coordinator, Government Environmental Dept, Secondary School teacher (Biology); Recruitment Consultant, Senior Supervisor in Youth Welfare, Horse Riding Instructor (part-completed) and Boarding Kennel Manager. Jade has a B.Sc.Biol, Dip.Professional Education, Cert IV TESOL, Cert Food Hygiene.
Jacinda ColeJacinda has expertise in psychology and horticulture. She holds a BSc (hons) in Psychology and a Masters in Psychology (Clinical) and also trained in psychoanalytic psychotherapy at the London Centre for Psychotherapy. In horticulture she has a Certificate in Garden Design and ran her own landscaping and garden design business for a number of years. Jacinda also has many years experience in course development and educational writing.

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