COMPUTER SERVICING I Course Code BIT203 Fee Code SO2 Duration (approx) 100 hours
A comment from one of our Computer Servicing I students:
"Very good course. Look forward to the next one" I. McKenzie
Course Content
There are nine lessons in total, as outlined below:
1. The computer workshop. Tools (A basic tool kit, More advanced requirements), Soldering, Workshop layout, Workshop management, Customer relations, etc.
2. Computer and workshop safety. Understanding electricity, Workshop safety procedures, Staff safety, Avoiding computer damage, Circuits, Measuring electricity -current, voltage, resistance, ohm's law, etc.
3. Hardware components. Identifying different hardware components (eg. CPU, ZIF socket, Motherboard, I/O card,Parallel and Serial ports, IDE drive, CMOS, etc).
4. Different Systems & Basic Disassembly. Identifying and removing specific parts from a computer, distinguishing between different types of PC (eg. XT, AT, 386, 486, Pentium etc), disassembly procedure.
5. Peripherals. How to assemble peripherals (eg. mouse, printer, modem) for a computer system
6. System Assembly. Procedure for assembly/installation of main components.
7. Installation of software. Installing different software programs in computers, in accordance with manuals.
8. Computer Maintenance: An Introduction Preventative and routine maintenance procedures.
9. Troubleshooting: An Introduction Determining an error, hard disk problems, viruses, motherboard battery, bugs, othercommon errors and their remedies, when to call a specialist.
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.
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.
Who is this for?
Anyone who wants to tackle computer problems when they occur, at home or at work; without wasting time dismantling your system and taking it to a technician.
Anyone looking to work as a IT technician or a IT support specialist or just want to know how to fix your own computer if it has some problems.
It might not allow you to solve every problem, every time but it can make a big difference on some if not most occasions.
