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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Course 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.

What will i learn?

  • 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.

Frequently asked question

Hardware Repair and Maintenance is an IT course that teaches students how to identify, diagnose, repair, upgrade, and maintain computer hardware and related devices.

Anyone interested in computer technology can enroll, including beginners, students, IT support personnel, entrepreneurs, and aspiring computer technicians.

No. The course can start from the basics and gradually introduce practical hardware skills.

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Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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