Computing

Level 2 IT Essentials 1 (A+) PC Hardware & Software

Introduction

This predominantly practical course builds the skills you need to repair, configure and upgrade personal computers. On completion you will be able to sit the CompTIA A+ exam, recognised by employers nationwide. As West Herts College is a CompTIA academy, you will study the latest syllabus needed to be successful in the A+ exam. It also builds theoretical and practical knowledge in networking in order to progress to advanced courses such as Cisco CCNA, which is studied as part of the Cisco Networking Academy.

• Course Code

  Course Code:

  0746

• Entry Criteria

  All students enrolled on this course are required to have intermediate computer skills.

  
  Our part-time provision is designed primarily for adult students, aged 19 and over. Students aged 16 to 18 may be allowed to enrol on the course at the discretion of the Head of Admissions and Head of School. If you have any queries please contact our admissions team on 01923 812345.
• What will I study?

  During the course you will be learning skills in:

  • Installing hardware and software
  • Identify faults with POST diagnostics
  • Configure CMOS
  • Trouble shooting CMOS problems
  • Working with DOS commands
  • Create and maintain system files
  • Speed up disk using Defragmentation and Disk caching
  • Recover lost files and directories
  • Detect, treat and protect virus infection
  • Diagnosing used and free Interrupt
  • Installing operating systems
  • Add and remove software and hardware
  • Setting up a network
  • Install application via network share
  • Mapping network drive
• What can I do next?

  Employment opportunities exist as computer technicians or as helpdesk support staff.

  This course opens up a host of career opportunities. To find out more visit the National Careers Service.

• Fee Info

  Fee information is not currently available for this course, contact our admissions team on 01923 812345 or admissions@westherts.ac.uk to find out more.

  
  You may be eligible for funding to assist with courses fees and costs. To find out more please contact us on 01923 812345.
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