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Computer Hardware Technician PDF
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Contents
Overall objective of the course………………………………………………………………………........... 3
Competencies gained after completion of the course………………………....................................... 3
Job Opportunities available immediately and in future…………………………………………... 3
National Skill Standards……………………………………………………………………………............... 4
Overview about the program…………………………………………………………………………........... 5
Computer Hardware Technician Curriculum Contents ……………………………………………....... 8
Module 1: Computer fundamentals............................. …………………………………...... 8
Module 2: Computer Assembling ...…………………….…………………………………...... 9
Module 3: Software installation.....................................…………………………………...... 11
Module 4: Basic Networking…………………………...…………………………………......... 14
Module 5: Internet configuration……………….................................................................. 16
Module 6: Troubleshooting PC-related Problems..…………………………………........... 17
Computer Hardware Technician Curriculum Assessment ………………………………………….... 21
Module 1: Computer fundamentals............................. …………………………………...... 21
Module 2: Computer Assembling ...…………………….…………………………………...... 22
Module 3: Software installation.....................................…………………………………...... 24
Module 4: Basic Networking…………………………...…………………………………......... 26
Module 5: Internet configuration……………….................................................................. 27
Module 6: Troubleshooting PC-related Problems..…………………………………........... 29
Supportive Notes……………………………………………… …………………………………………….... 31
Qualification of Teacher………………………………………………………………………………………. 31
Reference Books………………………………………………………………………………………………..
NCRC Members…………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Computer Hardware Technician
Subsequent to the completion of course, the trainee(s) will have the opportunities to pursue careers as:
Hardware technician
Computer support assistant
Hardware support staff
Other occupations relating to above stated profile
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National Skill Standards
In the absence of National Qualification Framework (NQF), the present curriculum is designed for level 2 & 3. The national skill
standards, derived from the occupational profile, are specified below:
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Overview about the program – Curriculum for Computer Hardware Technician
Module Title and Aim Learning Units Theory Workplace
hours hours
Aim:
This Module will enable the learners to become familiar with basic LU-1 Computer basics
computer including development history. The learners will be physically 10 Hrs 30 Hrs
observing various computer components and Understand the basics LU-2 Introduction to Computer
components of computers. 20 Hrs 30 Hrs
Hardware and Software
At the end of this module, the learner will get all preliminary
information of hardware components which will be the pre
requisite of next module.
Module 2: Computer Assembling
At the end of this module, the learner will learn how to assemble LU3-Configure and install 10 Hrs 20 Hrs
the computer according customer requirements in a real operating system and
environment applications
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LU1- PC Boot Process DOS
Function and file system
At the end of this module, the learner will be able to install all Utilities
types of software , install and configure all types of peripheral
LU5- Disk Management
devices
Utilities
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Module 5: Internet Configuration
At the end of this module, the learner will be able to configure the LU2- Install and configure
10 Hrs 20 Hrs
internet and email settings for the customer Internet
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Computer Hardware Technician Curriculum Contents
Module 1 Title: Computer fundamentals
Objective of the Module: This module covers the fundamentals of computer emphasizing on the introduction hardware
components, basic data processing and history of computer development.
Duration: Total :90 hours Theory: 00 hours Practice: 00 hours
LU2-
Introduction to Understand the basics i. Input/output Devices, CPU, Presentation
Computer Hardware components of computers Memory and its types, manuals
50 Hrs
and Software Storage Devices, portable Handouts Class Room/
devices. Hardware LABs
Understand the computer ii. Introduction to system equipment
software and types of software and application Tool kits
software software Window 7
DVD
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Module 2 Title: Computer Assembling
Objective of the Module: This module covers the knowledge and skills required to assemble and configure the computer.
Duration: Total :00 hours Theory: 00 hours Practice: 00 hours
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LU3- i. Prepare the necessary
Configure and install PPT
Install the required hardware arrangements for
Presentation
operating system and operating System Operating System
applications manuals
Installation
ii. Installation the Operating Handouts Class Room/
Install Device drivers. System Windows XP & 7 Hardware Labs
etc equipment
iii. Device Driver Tool kits
Install other required Configuration. Window 7
Application Software’s. iv. Install the necessary plug- DVD
ins and other software’s.
v. Making the Ghost of Hard
Disk / Partitions
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Module 3 Title: Software installation
Objective of the Module: This module covers the software installation including operating system and driver installation and
configuration
Duration: Total :120 hours Theory: 30 hours Practice: 90 hours
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Memory, Extended
Memory, Upper Memory,
LU4- Understand Device Drivers, Shadow ROM and Virtual
Disk Management Virtual Machine Manager, Memory.
Utilities Installable File System, xiv. Disk scanning through
Windows Core Operating Scandisk utility
System, Windows 32 bit xv. Disk Defragmenting
and 64 bit System through Defragment utility.
xvi. Identification of the
elements of windows start-
LU5-
up screen.
Disk Management
Learn FDISK, Format,
xvii. Identification of the main
Utilities Scandisk, The FAT System
and Directories, Defrag Sys parts of windows.
xviii. Navigation in windows.
Demonstrate the
xix. Identification of the icons,
Partitioning, Formatting,
Defragmenting bars and elements of
explorer windows.
Demonstrate the File
System, Disk Preparation, xx. Use explorer to work in files
and Windows and folders.
xxi. Using windows help.
LU6- xxii. Installation of application
Learn Installation
Operating System programs from windows.
procedures
Installations and xxiii. Running application
Demonstrate Booting programs under windows.
Procedures/ Booting
options, Windows Boot
Procedures xxiv. Describe the file system of
Process, Windows Booting
Process windows.
xxv. Describe the Registry
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Editor.
LU7-
xxvi. Complete setting of BIOS.
Device Drivers and,
Windows
xxvii. Editing TXT and BAT Files.
Changing Installed Options
Configurations &
xxviii. Introduction to Dos
and Configuring
Adding Device
Commands.
Drivers
xxix. Installation and setting up
tape, compact and Zip
drives
xxx. Installation of other
peripheral devices.
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Module 4 Title: Basic Networking
Objective of the Module: This module covers the basic knowledge and skill required for computer networks
Duration: Total :120 hours Theory: 30 hours Practice: 90 hours
Materials Learning
Learning Unit Learning Outcomes Learning Elements Duration
Required Place
i. Identification of
Type of Cables and Color ii. Unshielded Twisted Pair
Combinations iii. Shielded Twisted Pair
iv. Coaxial Cable
LU2- v. Fiber Optic Cable
Cabling and
Characteristics
Twisted Pair Wire, Copper i. Introduction of type of
Twisted Pair, Coaxial, Fiber cables
Optic Cable ii. color coding
iii. visual inspection
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State Cable /Crossover i. Preparing
Cable, Ethernet Network ii. Strait cable
Cable Designations iii. Cross cable
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Module 5 Title: Internet configuration
Objective of the Module: This module covers the skill and knowlege to configrue internet.
Duration: Total :100 hours Theory: 20 hours Practice: 80 hours
Computer
i. Theoretical knowledge of Internet
Internet terminology connection
ii. Demonstration of making Computer
Able to understand internet Internet connections diagnostic
and run different type of iii. Knowledge of Web browser tools.
browsers and its types Wireless NICs
iv. Configuration of Web Class Room and
Wireless
browser. work place both
Access points
v. Setting internet connection are used for
NIC and
Modems learning.
Relevant web
and email
LU1- Requirement Analysis of i. Knowledge of requirement
25 Hrs software
Introduction to PC for connectivity. orientation
Driver of
Internet ii. Knowledge about Wi-Fi
Devices
Adapter
iii. Knowledge about Modems DSL/ADSL/
iv. Knowledge of NICs Dialup/Wi-Max
v. Knowledge of Access
points
vi. Knowledge of Available
connections of Internet
vii. Dialup/DSL/ADSL/ Wi-
MAX/Bluetooth
viii. Demonstration of
installation and connectivity
of Wi-Fi Adapter
ix. Demonstration of
installation and connectivity
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Modem
x. Demonstration of
installation and connectivity
Access points
i. Configure security
Able to Configure security preference limitation
options and anti-viruses ii. Use of anti-virus and
security software
iii. Use of Firewalls
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Module 6 Title: Troubleshooting PC-related Problems
Objective of the Module: This module covers the skill and knowlege required to diagnose faults in personal computer system
Duration: Total :60 hours Theory: 20 hours Practice: 40 hours
i. Basic knowledge of
personal computer and
Able to identify cause of the peripherals
fault ii. Standard procedure to Computer Class Room and
identify faults repair kit work place both
iii. Demonstrate professional Computer are used for
behavior with the customer diagnostic learning.
LU1- tools.
Diagnose faults and i. Identify the risk involve in 40 Hrs Related
identify the repairs Able to estimate the cost of repair Software CDs
necessary repair ii. Calculate the cost in term Bootable CDs
of resources required Computer
spec
i. Knowledge of various
Able to necessary repairs repairs options
identify ii. Demonstrate how to isolate
the fault
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Recovery soft
wares
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Able to check re-install i. Knowledge of basic
LU4- software for correct software working Computer
Check computer for operation ii. Demonstrate the software repair kit
performance working to customer Computer Class Room and
diagnostic work place both
tools. are used for
Able to check repair items i. Identify the repaired item
Networking learning
correctly 40 Hrs equipments
ii. Check the basic working of
Maintenance
repaired item against
plans
standard working conditions
iii. Demonstrate to customer Computer CDs
Computer
spec
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Computer Hardware Technician Curriculum Assessment
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Module 2 Title: Computer Assembling
Objective of the Module: This module covers the knowledge and skills required to assemble and configure the computer.
Duration: Total :00 hours Theory: 00 hours Practice: 00 hours
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M2-LU3 Prepare the necessary Perform a practical
Configure and install hardware arrangements for demonstration
operating system and Operating System Installation Be given an
applications Installation the Operating assignment
System Windows XP & 7 etc Participate in
group
Device Driver Configuration. Observation in
work environment
Install the necessary plug-ins
and other software’s.
Making the Ghost of Hard Disk
/ Partitions
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Module 3 Title: Software installation
Objective of the Module: This module covers the software installation including operating system and driver installation and
configuration
Duration: Total :120 hours Theory: 30 hours Practice: 90 hours
Perform a practical
M3-LU2 demonstration
Windows Xp/ window 7 / Make a boot able floppy, CD, Be given an
window vista Architecture and flash. assignment
Windows Installation. Participate in
group
Observation in
work environment
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M3-LU3 Perform a practical
Disk Management demonstration
Procedure Be given an
assignment
Procedures of Booting Participate in
group
Observation in
work environment
M3-LU5
Operating System
Installations, Procedures,
Booting Procedures
M3-LU6
Windows Configurations
& Adding Device Drivers
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Module 4 Title: Basic Networking
Objective of the Module: This module covers the basic knowledge and skill required for computer networks
Duration: Total :120 hours Theory: 30 hours Practice: 90 hours
M4-LU2
Assemble the computer Perform a practical
demonstration
Be given an
assignment
Participate in
group
Observation in
work environment
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Module 5 Title: Internet configuration
Objective of the Module: This module covers the skill and knowlege to configrue internet.
Duration: Total :100 hours Theory: 20 hours Practice: 80 hours
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M5-LU2 Installing Appropriate Hardware
Install and configure Installing Appropriate Drivers Perform a practical
Internet Configuration of “used devices” to make demonstration
internet connection Be given an
Knowledge and skill required to configure assignment
internet settings Participate in
Learn how to configure dial up and DSL group
Configure security preference limitation Observation in
Use of anti-virus and security software work environment
Use of Firewalls
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Module 6 Title: Computer diagnostic (testing, repair and maintenance)
Objective of the Module: This module covers the skill and knowlege required to diagnose faults in personal computer system
Duration: Total :60 hours Theory: 20 hours Practice: 40 hours
M6-LU2
Necessary backups for the Knowledge of backup and Perform a practical
security of customer data storage devices demonstration
before repairs Identify the data must be Be given an
backed up assignment
Consult with customer about Participate in
the critical data group
Demonstrate the methods of Observation in
getting back on restore point work environment
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M6-LU3 Learn how to de-install and Perform a practical
Perform repairs to rectify install various damaged demonstration
faults components for repair Be given an
Configure the repaired or new assignment
components to required status Participate in
Learn how to recovered the group
data or applications Observation in
Learn how to used various work environment
recovery tools
Take necessary steps to re-
install applications in required
Knowledge of basic retrieval
process
Follow the standard procedure
for retrieval
Demonstrate retrieve data to
customer
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Supportive notes
Assessment context
The module assessment can be made on the job environment or in lab or may be both. The competency may also be checked by
observing individuals working alone or as part of team.
Critical aspects
The candidate must be vigilant to the dynamic situation and must be able to handle the equipment properly, keep the measures of safety
into consideration, courteousness related with computer with proper maintenance.
Assessment condition
The learner will have access to all tools, equipments material and documentations required for this module.
Appropriate time period should be available to candidate for assessment
Teacher Qualification
16 years education or
Graduation + one year Diploma
Three year Diploma in Computer hardware/electronics
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