| A+ Computer Maintenance and Installation (Level 2) A+ and OCR qualification |  |
‘A+’ is a US-based qualification, now widely popular and increasingly in demand in the UK. It is aimed at those with some basic knowledge of PC Maintenance, and as well as being a valuable qualification in its own right, is an excellent forerunner to the MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Administrator) or the MCSE (Microsoft Certified System Engineer).
Duration: 1 day per week (day release) X 14 weeks
Prerequisites: Completion of the Basic Computer Maintenance (NCFE) course or equivalent knowledge.
Course Overview: (There are 3 modules to the course)
PC Foundations:-
- PC Hardware
- Introduction to Windows 95/98/2000
- Internal Hardware
- Preventative Maintenance & Troubleshooting
- Introduction to DOS
Operating System Technologies:-
- DOS
- Introduction to Windows 2000
- Managing & Troubleshooting
- Managing & Troubleshooting Win 2000
- Networking
- Introduction to Win 95/98
- Managing Access to Resources
- Managing & TroubleshootingWin 95/98
Core Hardware:-
-Workshop Practices
- Printers & Printing & Preventative Maintenance
- Laser Printers, common problems
- Ports & Cabling
- Data Communications
- Motherboards
- Network Hardware & System Resources
- Customer Satisfaction
- Microprocessors & Maths Co-processors
- Protection – Power supplies
- Introduction to PC Memory
- Storage Devices
Costs:
Companies: £995, this includes 2 X exams at £113 each (unless subject to funding).
Funding is available if:
1. You are employed but applying as an individual, the cost will be £995.
2. You are unemployed and claiming any of the following benefits – income support, Housing Benefit, Council Tax Benefit, Disability Working Allowance or Job Seekers Allowance - the cost of the course is £495.
3. You are not working and not claiming any of the above benefits the cost is £995
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