PC Configuration

Vocational qualification

In Romford

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Romford

  • Duration

    12 Weeks

This course is hands-on yet includes theory to help support understanding of the practical elements. The following will be covered: Understanding ICT vocabulary and PC components - Characteristics of the PC hardware components and peripheral devices - Demonstrate the ability to set up a PC workstation - Recognize common operational problems caused by hardware and how to overcome them -.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Romford (Essex)
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Barking And Dagenham College,Dagenham Road, RM7 0XU

Start date

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About this course

No previous knowledge is required.

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Course programme


Information Technology
PC Configuration(2010/2011)
Study Method:
Up-to-date technology and software tools with course notes.
An informal and friendly environment in which to make the most of your learning experience.
Duration :12 weeks, one session a week 6-8.30pm. Cost: 249
Who the Course is For:
This course benefits all personnel involved in the daily operation, maintenance and support of PC hardware and software.
Assessment:
Students have a choice of two pathways:
1. A non-assessed pathway, where students will obtain a college certificate.
2. Assessment through CompTIAs online tests for Strata, of which there are two exams in total. Students taking this option will obtain two qualifications for the price of one - Strata and iTQ Level 1.
Unless there is a strong reason not to, it is recommended option 2 is taken, partcularly in todays economic climate.
Course Leads To:
A+ (CompTIA), N+ (CompTIA), CCNA (Cisco), iTQ Level 2
Entry Requirements:
No previous knowledge is required.

Content:
This course is hands-on yet includes theory to help support understanding of the practical elements.
The following will be covered:
- Understanding ICT vocabulary and PC components
- Characteristics of the PC hardware components and peripheral devices
- Demonstrate the ability to set up a PC workstation
- Recognize common operational problems caused by hardware and how to overcome them
- Demonstrate the ability to minimize risks of data loss, loss of service, damage to equipment etc.
- Demonstrate safety guidelines and preventative maintenance of computers
- Identify risk associated when upgrading a PC
- Conduct software installation, removal and/or upgrading
- Compatibility issues and common errors caused by hardware/software
- Recognize security risks and procedures and how to prevent them
- Improving productivity using IT systems.
The Strata (PC Configuration) programme is designed to provide you with a springboard to CompTIAs A+ course. Other useful courses for progression or for enhancing your skills would be N+ and CCNA.

PC Configuration

Price on request