CURRICULUM

POLO On-site Training for OFWs

Install and Configure Computer Systems

(COC 1) Leading to Computer Systems
Servicing NC II
TECHNICAL EDUCATION AND SKILLS DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY (TESDA)
East Service Road, South Luzon Expressway, Taguig City, Metro Manila, Philippines
ENHANCED CURRICULUM FOR

INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS

LEADING TO COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING NC II (ELCCSS213)

INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS (COC 1)

The COC 1 consists of competencies that a person must achieve in assembling the computer
hardware, installing the operating system, installing the application software and device drivers.

A person who has achieved this Unit/Cluster of competencies is competent to Install and configure
computer systems and shall be awarded the Certificate of Competency leading to Computer Systems
Servicing NC II. The Units of Competency comprising this Cluster include the following:

ELC724331 Install and configure computer systems

ELC724332 Set-up Computer Networks
ELC724333 Set-up Computer Servers
ELC724334 Maintain and Repair Computer Systems and Networks

A person who has achieved this COC is competent to be employed in any of the following positions
as:

 Computer Assembler
 Computer Service Technician

Individuals aspiring to be awarded the qualification of COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING NC II

must acquire the remaining three (3) Certificates of Competency as follows:

COC 2: Set-up Computer Networks

ELC724332: Set-up Computer Networks

COC 3: Set-up Computer Servers

ELC724333: Set-up Computer Servers

COC 4: Maintain and Repair Computer Systems and Networks

ELC724334: Maintain and Repair Computer Systems and Networks

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ENHANCED COURSE DESIGN
Enhanced Course Outline
based on TESDA Training
Regulations for Certificate of
Competency 1 (COC 1) *NOMINAL Suggested
CERTIFICATION
leading to DURATION Training Methods
Computer Systems Servicing NC II
(ELCCSS213)

Install and Configure Computer 40  Lecture COC 1: Install and

Systems (ELC724331)  Discussion Configure
 Demonstration Computer
 Assemble computer hardware
 Viewing Systems
 Install operating system and
drivers for peripherals/ devices. multimedia
 Install the computer application
software
 Conduct testing and
documentation
* Nominal Duration: - is the suggested duration of the training which approximates the time that an
average learner can acquire the competency.

TRAINING DELIVERY

The delivery of training should adhere to the design of the curriculum. Delivery should be guided by
the principles of competency-based training.
a) Course outline is based on competency standards/training regulations;
b) Training delivery is learner-centered and should accommodate individualized and self-
paced learning strategies;
c) Training can be done on an actual workplace setting or on a simulated workplace;
d) Assessment is based in the collection of evidence of the performance of work;
e) Assessment of competency takes the trainee’s knowledge and attitude into account but
requires evidence of actual performance of the competency as the primary source of
evidence;
f) Training program allows for recognition of prior learning (RPL) or current competencies;
and
g) Training completion is based on satisfactory performance of all specified competencies
indicated in the progress chart.

TRAINEE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Trainees or students should possess the following requirements:

 Can communicate either oral and written;
 Must pass the trainability/aptitude test.

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 LIST OF TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT
Recommended list of tools per trainee for this Cluster of Competencies
are as follows:

TOOLS
Quantity Unit Description
10 Pcs. Screwdriver (standard)
10 Pcs. Screwdriver (Philips)
10 Pcs. Long nose pliers
10 Pcs. Mechanical pliers
10 Sets Allen wrench
10 Pcs. Crimping tools
10 Pcs. Soldering iron
10 Pcs. Solder sucker
5 Pcs. Wire stripper
1 Unit Portable electric hand drill
1 Set Drill bit
5 Sets Precision screw drivers
10 Pcs. Anti-static devices
5 Pcs. Flash light/Head mounted light
* Minimum quantity recommended for a Class size of 25 trainees

EQUIPMENT
Quantity Unit Description
26 Units Desktop Computer
10 Sets Working tables
Uninterruptible Power Supply
10 Units
(UPS)
2 Units External optical drive
1 Unit USB External HD
1 Unit Network External HD
1 Unit scanner
1 Unit USB printer
11 Pcs. Flash disk / Memory stick
10 Units Electronic tester VOM
* Minimum quantity recommended for a Class size of 25 trainees

INSTALLERS/SOFTWARE
Quantity Unit Description
Desktop OS (license for
26 Pcs.
proprietary software)
Network OS (license for
10 Pcs.
proprietary software)
Office productivity software
26 Pcs.
(license for proprietary software)
Anti-virus (license for proprietary
26 Pcs.
software)
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 5 Pcs. Disk utility software
Virtualization software (license for
5 Pcs.
proprietary software)
5 Pcs. Disk creator software
5 Pcs. Disk image software
10 Pcs. Device driver installer

* Minimum quantity recommended for a Class size of 25 trainees

MATERIALS
Quantity Unit Description
26 Pcs. Motherboard’s manual
10 Pcs. Device driver installer Manual
Assorted Computer book, PC
1 Lot
Magazines and journals
1 Pc. Whiteboard

TRAINING FACILITIES

The Computer Systems Service Workshop must be in an infrastructure facility that is generally
accepted to industry standards and practice. Based on class size of minimum of 25
student/trainees the space requirements for the teaching/ learning and circulation areas are as
follows:
TEACHING / SIZE AREA TOTAL AREA
LEARNING AREAS (in METER) (in Sq. Meters) (in Sq. Meters)

 laboratory and/or 48 48
6x8
lecture area
 storage area 2x2 4 4

 learning resource 20 20
4x5
center
 equipment 20 20
circulation area
Total Workshop Area: 92

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 TRAINER’S QUALIFICATION

Trainers shall be required to be certified to the National Certificate for which qualification
they will train. TESDA shall provide an online training on Plan Training Session and
Facilitate Learning Sessions to the potential trainers.1

Minimum requirements:

➢ Holder of a National Certificate in the Qualification s/he will teach; and

➢ Has completed the following units of Trainer’s Methodology Level I:

I. Plan Training Sessions;

• Identifying learner’s training requirements

• Prepare session plan
• Prepare instructional materials
• Prepare assessment instruments (Institutional)
• Organize learning and teaching resources; and
II. Facilitate Learning Sessions

• Prepare training facilities /resources

• Conduct pre-assessment
• Facilitate training session
• Conduct competency assessment
• Review delivery of training session

MEASUREMENT OF ACHIEVEMENT OF COMPETENCY

 Practical demonstration with oral questioning

RECOMMENDATIONS FOR ASSESSMENT AND CERTIFICATION

1. Prior to competency assessment for COC1, please accomplish the Self-Assessment Guide
(SAG) to determine readiness for assessment
2. Submit accomplished SAG to POLO staff in- charge for advice

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(The training modules corresponding to the above units of Trainer’s Methodology can be
accessed through the TESDA-NITESD website.)

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 COMPETENCY-BASED
CURRICULUM
COC 1
Install and Configure Computer Systems

Leading to Computer Systems Servicing NC II

ELC724331 Install and configure computer systems

ELC724332 Set-up Computer Networks

ELC724333 Set-up Computer Servers
ELC724334 Maintain and Repair Computer Systems and Networks

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UNIT OF COMPETENCY : INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEMS

UNIT CODE : ELC724331

MODULE TITLE : INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS

MODULE DESCRIPTOR
: This module covers the outcomes required in installing and
configuring desktop and workstation computers systems. It consists of
competencies to assemble computer hardware, install operating
system and drivers for peripherals/devices, and install application
software as well as to conduct testing and documentation.

NOMINAL DURATION : 40 hours

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of this module, the trainee/student must be able to:

LO1. Assemble computer hardware

LO2. Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices
LO3. Install application software
LO4 Conduct testing and documentation

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LO1. ASSEMBLE COMPUTER HARDWARE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Unit assembly is planned and prepared to ensure OH&S policies and procedures are
followed in accordance with systems requirements
2. Materials necessary to complete the work are identified and obtained in accordance with
established procedures and checked against systems requirements
3. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work are
obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation
and safety
4. Computer hardware is assembled in accordance with established procedures and systems
requirements
5. Basic-input-output-system (BIOS) configuration is performed in accordance with hardware
requirements.
6. 5S and 3Rs are followed according to environmental policies

CONTENTS:

 Types of computers
 Parts of computers
o Description and purpose of hardware
 Input devices
 Processing devices
 Output devices
o Description and purpose of firmware
 Operation and function of Basic Input-Output System (BIOS)
 Safety handling of computer parts
o Electro-static devices (ESD)
o Effects of contaminants in computer parts
o Bending of boards
 Systems design
o Power supply requirements
o System specifications
 CPU core design and specifications
 Memory specifications
 Peripheral ports specifications
o Enclosures and form factors
o Monitors, mouse and keyboards
 Computer assembly procedures
o Parts and peripheral mounting
o Motherboard settings and configurations
o Controls and peripheral ports orientation
o Air flow and ventilation
 Desktop PC interface/hook up procedures
 Power ON self-test and BIOS configuration procedures
 5S and 3Rs environmental policies

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CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Tools and test instruments

o Screwdriver set
 Philips and flat
 T-series
 Hex
o Headlamp
o Anti-static wrist strap
o Long nose pliers
o Multi-tester
o Table mat
 Desktop PC parts and peripherals
o Processor, mother board and memory
o Video card
o Network interface card
o Hard disk and optical drive
o Enclosure with power supply
o Keyboard, mouse and speaker
o Monitor
o Test speaker (internal)
 Access to power source

METHODOLOGIES:

 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Film viewing
 Hands on practice

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written exam
 Practical exam/demonstration
 Observation in workplace

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LO2. INSTALL OPERATING SYSTEM AND DRIVERS FOR PERIPHERALS/ DEVICES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Portable bootable devices are created in accordance with software manufacturer

instruction
2. Customized installers are prepared in accordance with software utilization guide and end
user agreement.
3. Installation of portable applications are carried out in accordance with software user guide
and software license
4. Operating system (OS) is installed in accordance with established installation procedures
and to comply with end-user requirements
5. Peripherals/devices drivers are installed and configured in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and/or OS installation procedures.
6. OS and drivers updates/patches are accessed and installed in accordance with
manufacturer’s recommendations and requirements
7. On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with established
procedures

CONTENTS:

 Preparation of installers
o Slip-streaming
o Preparing bootable portable and optical devices
 Disk management
o Disk formatting
o Disk partitioning
 Computer operating systems
o Windows
o MAC OS X
o Linux
 OS installation procedures
o Desktop OS
 Single boot
 Dual boot
o Network OS
 Single boot
 Dual boot
o 64-bit OS
 Installation of devices/drivers
 Update procedures
o OS
o Device drivers

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Portable devices
o Flash drive
o External optical drive
 Computer
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 o 32-bit Desktop computer
o 64-bit desktop computer
o Laptop
 Computer peripherals/devices
o Printer
o Scanner
o Network interface card (NIC)
 Installer
o Desktop OS
o Network OS
o 64-bit desktop OS
o Device drivers

METHODOLOGIES:

 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Viewing multimedia
 Hands on practice

ASSESSMENT METHODS:

 Written exam
 Practical exam/demonstration
 Observation in workplace

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LO3. INSTALL THE COMPUTER APPLICATION SOFTWARE

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Application software are installed based on software installation guides, end-user requirements
and software license agreement
2. Variation to application software installation is carried out in accordance to customer/client
requirements
3. Software updates are accessed and installed in accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendations and requirements

CONTENTS:

 Installation of applications
o Productivity tools
o Games
o Utilities
 Anti-virus
 Diagnostic/repair
 Virtualization software
 Application software license agreements
 Software update procedures
o Applications
o Utilities

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Portable devices
o Flash drive
o External optical drive
 Computer
o 32-bit Desktop computer
o 64-bit desktop computer
o Laptop
 Computer peripherals/devices
o Printer
o Scanner
o Network interface card (NIC)
 Appropriate installers for software applications/programs

METHODOLOGIES:

 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Film viewing
 Hands on practice

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ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written exam
 Practical exam/demonstration
 Observation in workplace

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LO4. CONDUCT TESTING AND DOCUMENTATION

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA:

1. Devices / systems and/or installation is tested to determine whether it conforms to

requirements
2. Stress test is conducted to ensure reliability of equipment in accordance with manufacturer’s
instructions and system requirements
3. Documentation in relation to the test is forwarded to appropriate personnel and/or authority in
accordance with requirements

CONTENTS:

 Purpose and importance of stress test

 Stress test procedures
o CPU
o Memory
o Hard disk
o Video card
 Documentation procedures

CONDITIONS:

The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 Portable devices
o Flash drive
o External optical drive
 Stress test software
 Desktop computer or laptop
 Computer peripherals/devices

METHODOLOGIES:

 Lecture
 Discussion
 Demonstration
 Viewing multimedia
 Hands on practice

ASSESSMENT METHODS:
 Written exam
 Practical exam
 Observation in workplace
 Demonstration

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What is Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC)?

 A competency-based curriculum is a framework or guide for the subsequent detailed

development of competencies, associated methodologies, training and assessment
resources.
 The CBC specifies the outcomes which are consistent with the requirements of the
workplace as agreed through the industry or community consultations.
 CBC can be developed immediately when competency standards exist.
 When competency standards do not exist, curriculum developers need to clearly define
the learning outcomes to be attained. The standard of performance required must be
appropriate to industry and occupational needs through the industry/enterprise or
specified client group consultations.

These materials are available in both printed and electronic copies.

For more information please contact:

Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA)
Telephone Nos.: 893-8281, 817-4076 to 82 loc. 611, 630, 631 and 635 or visit our website:
www.tesda.gov.ph or the TESDA Regional or Provincial Office nearest you

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