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COMPUTER SERVICING I VIT203

Duration (approx) 100 hours
Qualification
Statement of Attainment

Why Study Computer Servicing?

Computer technicians are in high demand. There are more and more computers in our homes, businesses, schools and colleges, which means there is an increasing and significant demand for people to install, maintain and repair software and hardware.

Many courses teach computer programming, but few train students on how to be a competent and effective computer technician.

Who Is This Course Suitable For?

This course is an introduction to computer servicing, suitable for people –

  • Aiming to work as IT technicians or IT support specialists.
  • Admin staff
  • IT staff
  • Writers
  • Researchers
  • Writers
  • Education leavers
  • Business owners
  • Entrepreneurs
  • People who want to fix their own computer if there are problems.

What Do Our Students Think of the Course?

"Very good course. Look forward to the next one"    I. McKenzie

What Will You Learn in This Course?

Learn to build, repair, and service computers in this online course for beginners and professional development.

This course provides an introduction to servicing computers. It develops a broad and general understanding of repair and maintenance procedures that can be used at work or home, and in doing so provides a good starting point for anyone seeking a career in computer servicing. 

It covers –

  • Hardware
  • Understand how a computer works
  • Software
  • OS installation
  • Upgrades
  • Basic tools
  • How to start and run a computer repair business.

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

 

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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

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.


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