Under the bonnet of your PC
Learn the internal components of a PC, how to add memory or a video card, how to diagnose computer faults, solve software problems; maintain virus and spyware programs and updates. Internet Security, Antivirus, Broadband Connections and updating to later versions of Windows .
Entry Requirements
none
Student Instructions
Students are required to adhere to Tafe student rules in regards to the use of Tafe equipment and are to obey instructions by the teacher in regards to all Tafe equipment
Topics
Fix common problems, how to install software, understand diagnostic, virus and security software. General maintenance planning
Career Prospects
This is a basic PC course that will give the student a clearer understanding in the inner workings of a PC. This course is a great primer if a career is sought in the lucrative world of Information Technology
Delivery Style
This is both a hands on and theory based course delivered by a teacher with over 15 years experience in the IT industry. Ample time is given to students for learning the basics of a PC. Each student will receive hand outs for use at a later time.
Outcomes
- At the end of this course the student will have a clear understanding of the components of a PC.
- Students will have hands on experience in identifying and changing PC components.
- Students will learn a maintenance regime for their home or office PC’s
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