REPAIR AND SERVICE COMPUTERS - DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES
Learn how to solve simple computer problems. Understand how a computer works. Lay the foundation to work in I.T. Support or train as a computer technician.
A comment from one of our Computer Servicing I students:
"Very good course. Look forward to the next one" I. McKenzie
Computer technicians are in high demand. With an increasing number of computers used in both the home and workplace, there is a significant and ever growing demand for people to install, maintain and repair both hardware and software. While many computer courses teach programming, surprisingly few provide the type of training needed to be a competent and effective computer technician.
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.
Is this course right for me?
This course is for you if you are looking to work as an IT technician or an IT support specialist or just want to know how to fix your own computer if it has some problems.
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Lesson Structure
There are 9 lessons in this course:
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The computer workshop.
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Tools (A basic tool kit, More advanced requirements), Soldering, Workshop layout, Workshop management, Customer relations, etc.
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Computer and workshop safety.
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Understanding electricity, Workshop safety procedures, Staff safety, Avoiding computer damage, Circuits, Measuring electricity -current, voltage, resistance, ohm's law, etc.
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System components.
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Identifying different hardware components (eg. CPU, ZIF socket, Motherboard, I/O card,Parallel and Serial ports, IDE drive, CMOS, etc).
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Different Systems & Basic Disassembly.
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Identifying and removing specific parts from a computer, distinguishing between different types of PC (eg. XT, AT, 386, 486, Pentium etc), disassembly procedure.
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Peripherals.
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How to assemble peripherals (eg. mouse, printer, modem) for a computer system
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System Assembly.
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Procedure for assembly/installation of main components.
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Installation of software.
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Installing different software programs in computers, in accordance with manuals.
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Computer Maintenance
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An Introduction. Preventative and routine maintenance procedures.
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Troubleshooting
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An Introduction. Determining an error, hard disk problems, viruses, motherboard battery, bugs, othercommon errors and their remedies, when to call a specialist.
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
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To establish a computer repair workshop
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Develop safety guidelines for the use of computer equipment, both for the technician in the workshop and for the operator/client.
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Identify different hardware components of a computer system
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Identify and remove specific parts from a computer; and to distinguish between different types of personal computers
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Assemble peripherals for a computer system
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Assemble a computer system. Install different software programs into computer systems, in accordance with manuals.
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Recommend significant maintenance requirements for a Personal Computer.
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Determine the cause of common problems which occur with computer systems.
Flexible Study with ACS Distance Education
ACS Distance Education is unique. We allow you to choose how you study, where you study, what you study, how much you study, and when you study.
- Work fast or slow –you choose the intensity of study
- Start, pause or restart according to changing demands of work, family or lifestyle.
- Study this course by itself; or combine with others for a qualification
- Mix and match modules so you only study what you want or need to learn -We allow you to construct your own “tailor made” certificates or diplomas
- Options in assignments allow you to focus on things with greater interest to you.
- Study electronically (online or using a CD); or using printed notes.
- Use (or don’t use) supplementary services for extra learning want –unlimited access to tutors, an online student room, social media, bookstore, etc
- Orientation video and student Manual at the start of your course will provide a clear guide to how you can study and get all sorts of support no matter where you live
