Course Title: Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C6121 Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering
Course Title: Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 120
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Terms
Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
EEET7067C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
130T Vocational Engineering |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016 |
EEET7067C |
City Campus |
TAFE |
174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science |
Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2017, Term1 2018, Term1 2019, Term1 2020, Term1 2021 |
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@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
UEENEED102A & UEENEEE101A
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEED112A Support computer hardware and software for engineering applications |
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
Refer to Elements
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Practical Test
Assessment 2: Reflective Journal
Assessment 3: Closed Book Test
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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Reflective Journal |
Closed Book Test |
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