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Computer Installation and Maintenance

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COMPUTER INSTALLATION

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This unit specifies competencies required to facilitate computer repair and Maintenance. It involves performing troubleshooting, disassembling faulty components, repairing/replacing faulty components, testing of component functionality upgradation and testing of hardware and software, Performing routine maintenance

 

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

1.      Perform troubleshooting

2.      Disassemble faulty components

3.      Repair faulty components

4.      Test computer functionality

5.      Upgrade computer software/hardware

Perform routine maintenance

LEARNING OUTCOMES, CONTENT AND SUGGESTED ASSESSMENT METHODS

 

Learning Outcome

Content

Suggested Assessment Method

1.      Perform troubleshooting

·      Occupational safety and health standards (OSH)

·      identify Computer parts

·      Assembling and disassembling computer parts

·      Theory of probable cause

·      Problem identification

·      Appropriate solutions

·      Practical exercises

·      Oral questioning

·      Written test

·      Learner portfolio of evidence.

2.      Disassemble faulty components

·      Tools for disassembling

·      Procedures and techniques for disassembling

·      Repair or replace and reassemble components

·      Practical exercises

·      Oral questioning

·      Written test

·      Portfolio

3.      Repair components

·      Determine components to replace or repair

·      Procedures for reassembling

·      Component testing

·      Repair/replace report

·      Practical exercises

·      Oral questioning

·      Written test

·      Portfolio

4.      Test computer functionality

·      Computer testing tools

·      Testing techniques

·      Perform computer test functionality

·      Status report

·      Practical exercises

·      Oral questioning

·      Written test

·      Portfolio

5.      Upgrade computer software/hardware

·      Determine Reasons of upgrading

·      Procedures and techniques for upgrading

·      Practical exercises

·      Oral questioning

·      Written test

·      Portfolio

6.      Perform routine maintenance

·      Develop maintenance schedule

·      Generate maintenance report

·      Develop Computer service level agreements

·      Practical exercises

·      Oral questioning

·      Written test

·      Portfolio

 

SUGGESTED METHODS OF DELIVERY

·         Presentations and practical demonstrations by the trainer;

·         Guided learner activities and research to develop underpinning knowledge;

·         Supervised activities and projects in a workshop;

The delivery may also be supplemented and enhanced by the following if the opportunity allows:

·         Visiting lecturer/trainer from the ICT sector,

·         Industrial visits.

 

RECOMMENDED RESOURCES

Tools

·         Straight-head screwdriver, large and small.

·         Phillips-head screwdriver, large and small.

·         Tweezers or part retriever.

·         Needle-nosed pliers.

·         Wire cutters.

·         Chip extractor.

·         Hex wrench set.

·         Torx screwdriver

Equipment

·         Computer

·         Tool box

Reference materials

·         Manufacturers manuals

·         Instruction manual

Requirements 

To successfully complete the unit, you are expected to have access to:

  1. A laptop (Operating System - Windows 10 and Ms. Office 2013 and above)
  2. Tablet/ smartphone/ iPhone
  3. Internet connectivity

Technical Support

Incase of any technical issue or clarification you might need in the process of your learning journey, kindly contact support@diyara.ac.ke

Assessment 

You will be graded as follows:

EVALUATION

1.       CONTINUOUS ASSESSMENT

CAT 1 – 30 marks

CAT 2 - 70 marks

2.       END TERM EXAMINATION – 100%

PERFORM COMPUTER NETWORKING

Perform Computer Networking is a practical, skills-based course designed to equip learners with foundational and intermediate competencies in setting up, configuring, and maintaining computer networks. The course covers a range of topics including identification of network types and components, connection and configuration of network devices, IP addressing, LAN setup, and network performance testing.

Learners will gain hands-on experience using real tools and software to build functional networks, troubleshoot connectivity issues, and apply both national and international standards in networking. This unit is essential for anyone pursuing a career in IT support, network administration, or systems engineering