QUARTER 1

INTRODUCTION TO THE COURSE

a.     Course Description – This is an introductory course that leads to a Computer Systems Servicing National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers seven (7) common competencies that a student ought to possess: 1) application of quality standards; 2) computer operations; 3) performing mensuration and calculation; 4) preparation and interpretation of technical drawing; 5) the use of hand tools; 6) terminating and connecting electrical wiring and electronics circuits; and 7) testing electronics components; and four (4) core competencies, namely, 1) installing and configuring computer systems, 2.) setting up computer networks, 3) setting up computer servers, and 4) maintaining and repairing computer systems and networks.

b.    Content Standard - The learners demonstrate an understanding of concepts and principles in installing and configuring computer systems.

c.     Performance Standards - The learners shall be able to install and configure computer systems based on established procedures and system requirements.

d.    Learning Outcomes – Assemble Computer Hardware and will be divided to the following sub-outcome:     

                              i.        Plan unit assembly to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed in accordance with systems requirements;

                             ii.        Prepare unit assembly to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed in accordance with systems requirements;

                            iii.        Identify materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established procedures and check against system requirements;

                            iv.        Obtain materials necessary to complete the work in accordance with established procedures and check against system requirements;

                             v.        Obtain tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out installation work in accordance with established procedures and check for correct operation and safety;

                            vi.        Assemble computer hardware in accordance with established procedures and system requirements; and

                           vii.        Perform BIOS configuration in accordance with hardware requirements.

Welcome to the next level on your online lesson in Computer System Servicing (CSS) under the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) course.

In this course, you will have a great deal of understanding of computer systems servicing common competencies and activities. You will be able to apply the knowledge and skills on applying quality standards, performing computer operations, performing mensuration and calculation, preparing and interpreting technical drawing, using hands tools, terminating and connecting electrical wirings and electric circuit and testing electronic components.

Also, topics will be introduced progressively lesson by lesson for easy understanding. After carefully reading and watching the lessons provided, answering all guide questions and masterfully performing all the activities, showing evidences of learning, then you will have considerable and skills essential to be successful in computer system servicing as one of the career option in ICT.

Reminder! JUST FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS GIVEN IN THIS COURSE. Now let us start exploring new things in this online course!