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What Is A+ ? What is Network+ ? A+ Computer Technician
This program is designed to prepare students for a career as an A+ Service Technician and to prepare them to take the A+ Certification Examination. The students will learn how to install, configure, upgrade, troubleshoot and repair microcomputer systems. The training will be presented in a module format, presented through lectures, presentations, and hands on training. ObjectiveThe student will obtain the knowledge, skills, and experience to obtain and maintain an employable position as an A+ Service Technician in the computer industry. Completion StandardThe course is broken down into modules with each module representing a major knowledge area. After each module an evaluation will be given. All tested modules must be completed with a final score of 70% or better. Upon successfully completing all of the modules and evaluations a Certificate of Completion will be awarded to the trainee. The Certificate of Completion clearly states the areas of study. PrerequisitesAll candidates for this course must have a GED or High School Diploma. Summary of Modules and HoursAll students in the A+ Computer Technician Training are required to complete the following modules in the order listed: CT 101 Starting the Computer 23 Hrs Theory 10 Hr Lab CT 102 System Board 11 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 103 Understanding & Managing Memory 12 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 104 Floppy Drives 11 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 105 Introduction to Hard Drives 12 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 106 Hard Drive Installation and Support 11 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 107 Troubleshooting Fundamentals 12 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 108 Supporting I/O Devices 23 Hrs Theory 10 Hr Lab CT 109 Electricity and Power Supplies 23 Hrs Theory 10 Hr Lab CT 110 Supporting Windows 23 Hrs Theory 10 Hr Lab CT 111 Building a Personal Computer 23 Hrs Theory 10 Hr Lab CT 112 Communicating Over Phone Lines 23 Hrs Theory 10 Hr Lab CT 113 Networking Fundamentals 13 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 114 Windows Networking 14 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 115 Printers and Notebook Computers 11 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 116 Protection and Maintenance 12 Hrs Theory 5 Hrs Lab CT 117 The Professional PC Tech 23 Hrs Theory 10 Hr Lab
Total Theory: 280 Hours Total Lab: 120 Hours Total number of classroom hours to complete course: 400 Starting the ComputerCT 101: 23 hours Theory, 10 hours Lab In this unit students will review and identify computer components, examine the boot process in detail, and load application software. System BoardCT 102: 11 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab In this unit students will identify the physical components on the system board and explain how the system board transports data. Students will learn to upgrade some components on the system board. Understanding and Managing MemoryCT 103: 12 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab This unit will introduce to students the different types of memory. Students will learn how to distinguish between physical memory and logical memory. They will also learn how to install RAM. Floppy DrivesCT 104: 11 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab Students will learn how to remove and install a floppy drive. They will also create an emergency startup disk, which would enable them to start the computer in the event of a hard disk crash. Introduction to Hard DrivesCT 105: 12 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab This unit will cover the various types of hard drives and the technology and advantages of each. Students will learn how to manage hard drives by using DOS and Windows commands and optimize hard drive performance by using the Systems Tools utilities. Hard Drive Installation and SupportCT 106: 11 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab The student will obtain the knowledge and skills to install and troubleshoot a hard drive. Troubleshooting FundamentalsCT 107: 12 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab After studying this unit students will be able to identify the available troubleshooting tools and diagnose problems while designing a course of action. Supporting I/O DevicesCT 108: 23 hours Theory, 10 hours Lab In this unit students will examine and identify I/O devices and learn the difference between serial ports and parallel ports. Students will learn how to support I/O devices such as keyboards, pointing devices, and monitors. Electricity and Power SuppliesCT 109: 23 hours Theory, 10 hours Lab In this unit students will learn about electricity and the power supplies that are required for a computer. Students will learn how to measure the voltage and how to protect against power surges. Supporting WindowsCT 110: 23 hours Theory, 10 hours Lab Students will learn how to start, install and administer Windows. Building a Personal ComputerCT 111: 23 hours Theory, 10 hours Lab Students will assemble a personal computer from component parts. As they examine the step-by-step process they will identify the individual components and discuss how all of the pieces fit together. Communicating Over Phone LinesCT 112: 23 hours Theory, 10 hours Lab Students will learn how to install and figure a modem and understand its basic function. They will also learn to troubleshoot common modem communication problems. Networking FundamentalsCT 113: 13 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab Students will learn how to describe different network architectures and topologies. They will describe basic network hardware and common network protocols. Windows NetworkingCT 114: 14 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab This unit directs the student on how to network with Windows and to troubleshoot network problems. Printers and Notebook ComputersCT 115: 11 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab After completing this unit students will be able to describe the operation of different printers and troubleshoot printer problems. They will also be able to offer basic technical support for notebook computers. Protection and MaintenanceCT 116: 12 hours Theory, 5 hours Lab In this unit students will learn how to develop a preventive maintenance plan. Students will also learn to work with tape drives in order to back up their system data. The Professional PC TechnicianCT 117: 23 hours Theory, 10 hours Lab The closing unit examines Customer Service issues. The students will learn to describe what nontechnical qualities make a good technician. |
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