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Principles Computer Hardware Repair & Maintenance

Principles Computer Hardware Repair & Maintenance

• Duration: 6 contact hours (3 hours theory and 3 hours practical lab). • Prerequisites: none. • Exam link: this week prepares learners for the whole A+ course. Hardware knowledge feeds Core 1 (220-1201), and safety and professionalism feed the Operational Procedures domain of Core 2 (220-1202). • Learning outcomes: by the end of the week, learners can: – Describe common IT career paths and where A+ fits. – Explain the structure of the two A+ exams. – Use lab safety and anti-static (ESD) procedures correctly. – Identify common tools and say what each is used for. – Explain how a computer turns input into output, and identify its major components.

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Last updated at Tue Oct 2026
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Total lectures 4
Total quizzes 0
Total duration 00:15:00 Hours
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Short description • Duration: 6 contact hours (3 hours theory and 3 hours practical lab). • Prerequisites: none. • Exam link: this week prepares learners for the whole A+ course. Hardware knowledge feeds Core 1 (220-1201), and safety and professionalism feed the Operational Procedures domain of Core 2 (220-1202). • Learning outcomes: by the end of the week, learners can: – Describe common IT career paths and where A+ fits. – Explain the structure of the two A+ exams. – Use lab safety and anti-static (ESD) procedures correctly. – Identify common tools and say what each is used for. – Explain how a computer turns input into output, and identify its major components.
Outcomes
  • To successfully complete the course, students should: - Attend the required classes and practical sessions. - Complete assigned practical exercises. - Demonstrate basic computer assembly and disassembly. - Diagnose and resolve common hardware faults. - Complete the final practical assessment and any required written examination.
Requirements
  • Admission Requirements - Minimum of basic secondary school education is recommended. - Basic reading, writing, and communication skills. - Interest in computers, technology, and troubleshooting. - No prior hardware repair experience is required. - Willingness to participate in practical training and assessments.
  • Tools and Equipment Requirements Students are encouraged to have access to the following: - Laptop or desktop computer for practice, if available. - Notebook and writing materials. - Basic computer repair toolkit (screwdrivers, tweezers, and pliers). - Anti-static wrist strap for safe handling of components. - Access to a computer laboratory for practical sessions.