PC Maintenance and Networking

PC Maintenance & Networking

Course Aims:
By course completion students should be able to:

Upgrade a PC
Add and remove software
Build a PC from scratch
Carry out maintenance tasks
Find and fix common faults
Set up and configure wired & wireless networks
Troubleshoot common network faults and security issues

This course is ideal for those who want to learn to upgrade or build their own PC. It also provides a solid foundation if you are looking to become a Junior Computer Technician.

Course Content:
Throughout this course students will develop essential hands-on skills and knowledge of PC maintenance and networking including:

Health and Safety procedures
Managing files, virus checking and making back-up copies of data
Connecting and dismantling a PC and associated equipment
Install and configure hardware/equipment
Test installed hardware/equipment
Installing and removing computer software
Prepare, carry out and document installation
and upgrade of operating systems
Configure and test installed operating systems
Maintaining computer systems
Identify network concepts and terminology
Identify components that make up computer networks
Install, configure and test computer networks
Use and control local area networks

Progression:
Successful candidates can progress onto our IT Essentials (A+) (Advanced PC Maintenance) course, which leads to professional technician status.

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Exam:
Exam: Practical demonstration & integrated assignment

Qualification:
Qualification: City & Guilds Level 2 Award in ICT Systems and Principles for Apprentices (QCF)

Level:
2

Professional Appearance:
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Notes:

Please Note: Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.

Duration:
Duration: 90 hours - see course listing for times.

Please Note:
Courses are offered subject to viability of group size as defined by Southport College. The information in this leaflet is accurate at the date of printing only. Please refer to Southport College for confirmation.