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Computer Maintenance & Repair

Aim

Computer Maintenance & Repair Technician course aims to enable participants to diagnose and repair system level faults in computer-based systems at the foundation level.

Duration and Schedule

The course runs over 5 days… The next course commences on Saturday 4th October at 10.00 am.

A payment of £65 secures your place on your chosen course. The balance of the course fees of £600 can be paid shortly before course commencement.

Online Virtual Classroom – how it works?

The course will be delivered through blended training consisting of 5 virtual classroom 6-hour sessions with assessments and examinations taking place on the 5th day.

During the Online Virtual Classroom sessions, trainees will have a live video feed with their instructor talking to them, doing practical live demonstrations and involving trainees actively in the learning.

Learning Objectives

Computer Maintenance & Repair equips participants with practical “Hands-on” skills relevant to the workplace and the theory required for certification. On successful completion of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge to:

Demonstrate a practical understanding of basic PC systems

Install and commission a working stand-alone PC

Demonstrate a practical understanding of data storage devices

Demonstrate a practical understanding of current printers

Course Content

Components of a computer: – microprocessor, memory, video slot/card, sound card, I/O card, FDD and CD controllers, serial and parallel interfaces, expansion modules.

Microprocessor: – Specifications, speed, data and address bus widths

Memory: – RAM, ROM, cache, floppy and hard disk, CD and DVD ROM, USB. Maintenance, testing and cleaning drives.

I/O: – Serial and parallel, RS232, RS423, Centronics, serial and parallel cables and connector testing for use in current PC systems

Monitors and Displays: – Definitions, types, uses and applications.

Printers: – types, applications and specifications. Principles of operation of inkjet and laser printers, paper handling, printer cables and connections.

Power supplies. Ratings: – Voltage, current and power requirements, DC and AC. The energy-saving function, block diagram, typical faults, software setup and menu-driven adjustments.

Electro-Static Discharge (ESD) and Safety Precautions.

The WEEE directive, correct disposal of PC and printer waste.

Installing and commissioning functioning systems.

Fault Diagnosis: – PC boot-up sequence, Power On Self Test (POST), virus checking and clearing, Software diagnostics and flowcharts. Component and module substitution and testing techniques.

Certification

City & Guilds of London Institute PC Technology (Examination No. 7267-426). This examination consists of 2 written tests and 3 practical assignments. The qualification can be used as part of the requirement for City & Guilds Diploma in IT Systems Support (7267-24).

On completion of the Course, having been successful in an examination, the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate

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