A+ Technicians Certficate

Course Team Leader: Rigby, Garry

Course Level: Level 2

Course Type: Part Time

Curriculum Area Description: Computing

How to Apply: Interview
Entry Requirements: There are two computer based multiple choice exams that need to be passed in order to gain this qualification

Study Hours: 2,5
Nº of Weeks:18

Additional Timetabling: 6 - 8.30pm

Work Placement: No
Work Placement Attendence: Optional

Course Progression: The follow-on Network+ course continues the technical aspects of networking

Careers Progression: Employment in IT support / technician / hardware support roles

Course Description:
This course offers a formal qualification that is internationally recognised. The qualification is primarily aimed at junior technicians with at least 6 months experience of working within an IT Support environment.

Description Breakdown:
PC Functions and Components, Tools and Equipment, BIOS/CMOS settings, System Resources (interrupts etc)
DOS commands, Directory Structure, Basic File Management
Installation, Boot Processes, File and Disk Management, Running Applications, Configurations, Printing, Networking.Field Replaceable Units, IDE Devices,
SCSI Devices, Peripheral Devices, Troubleshooting and Optimisation. Motherboard Architecture, Processors, Memory
Installation, Boot Processes, Configurations, Disk Storage Management, Users and Groups, Security, Network Concepts, Implementing a LAN, WAN and Internet ConnectivityTroubleshootingPrinter types, connections, configuration and troubleshooting. Installation and Deploying Configurations, Remote Management, Overview, TCP/IP, Internet Security.

Assessment Description: Exams

Nº Places Available: 10

Qualification: CompTIA's A+ Technician Certificate

Tuition Fees: 360
Material Fees: 45
Exams Fees: 135
Exam Registration: 15
Residential Fees: 0
Total Fees: 555

Additional Costs Total: 0

Days Times: Tuesday