IT Essentials
Introduction
IT Essentials: PC Hardware and Software is a hands-on, career-oriented e-learning solution with an emphasis on practical experience to help students develop fundamental computer skills, along with essential career skills. The curriculum helps students prepare for entry-level ICT career opportunities and the CompTIA A+ certification, which helps students differentiate themselves in the marketplace to advance their careers. In addition, the course provides a learning pathway to the Cisco CCNA curriculum.
Course Content
- Introduction to the Personal Computer – Select the appropriate computer components to build, repair or upgrade personal computers
- Lab Procedures and Tool Use – Explain the purpose of safe working conditions and safe lab procedures
- Computer Assembly – Install components to build, repair or upgrade personal computers
- Overview of Preventive Maintenance and Troubleshooting – Explain how to perform preventive maintenance and troubleshooting on personal computers
- Operating Systems - Install, upgrade, navigate and troubleshoot various operating systems
- Networks - Describe, create and maintain a network
- Laptops - Describe how laptops are constructed, their basic configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting
- Mobile Devices - Describe operating systems, basic configuration, maintenance, security and repair for mobile devices
- Printers – Install a printer to meet requirements
- Security - Explain importance of security, describe procedures, and perform security measures
- The IT Professional – Explain the roles and responsibilities of the IT professional
- Advanced Troubleshooting - Perform advanced troubleshooting procedures on computers, operating systems, laptops, printers, network and security
Entry Requirement
The entry requirements for the IT Essentials course are: ECDL or equivalent and/or relevant work experience. Computer users who wish to pursue a career in the computer industry. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English.
Award
Upon successful completion of the course, the student may sit for the Comp TIA A+ exam.
This Certification qualify for the Get Qualified Scheme.
Terms and conditions apply.
Last Updated: 11 Sep 2017
