Course Title: Support computer hardware and software
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6110 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Title: Support computer hardware and software
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 120
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
ISYS5670C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2012, Term1 2013 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers upgrading and maintaining computers, computer devices and peripherals and installing, maintaining and configuring software. It encompasses safe working practices, installing and testing the upgrading components, locating faults in hardware components, replacing faulty subsystems, installing and testing the operating system and application software, testing functionality, rectifying malfunctions, following written and oral instruction and procedures and applying appropriate customer relations.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
UEENEED002B – Assemble, set up and test personal computers
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED012B Support computer hardware and software |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to upgrade and maintain computer hardware and software. 2. Upgrade computer hardware and software. 3. Maintain operation of computer hardware and software. 4 Complete and report upgrading and maintenance activities . |
Learning Outcomes
Prepare to upgrade and maintain computer hardware and software.
Upgrade computer hardware and software.
Maintain operation of computer hardware and software.
Complete and report upgrading and maintenance activities.
Overview of Assessment
Practical tests
Lab Journals
Closed book tests