Competency Based Learning Material

This document provides information and instructions for a training module on installing and configuring computer systems. The module contains learning materials and activities to guide trainees through attaining the required competencies. Trainees will complete task sheets, job sheets, assignments and tests to demonstrate their mastery of assembling computer hardware, preparing installers, installing operating systems and drivers, installing application software, and conducting testing and documentation. The document defines several technical terms and lists the five competencies covered by the Computer System Servicing NC II qualification.

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COMPETENCY

BASED LEARNING
MATERIAL
UNIT OF COMPETENCY: INSTALL AND CONFIGURE COMPUTER SYSTEM

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

Welcome to the Module “Installing and Configuring Computer System”. This
module contains training materials and activities that a trainee should
complete.
The unit of competency “Install and Configure Computer System” contains the
knowledge, skills and attitudes required in installing, assembling and testing
computers and common peripherals. This is one of the core modules for
National Certificate level II (NC II).
Trainees are required to go through a series of learning activities in order to
complete each of the learning outcomes of the module. In each learning
outcome there are Information Sheets, Task Sheets, Assignment Sheets and
Job Sheet. Follow these activities on your own and answer the Self-Check at
the end of each learning activity.

 Information Sheet - This will provide you with information (concepts,

principles and other relevant information) needed in performing certain
activities.
 Task Sheet - This will guide you in performing single task, operation or
process in a job.
 Job Sheet - This is designed to guide you how to do job that will contribute
to the attainment of the learning outcome.
 Assignment Sheet - The assignment sheet is a guide used to enhance
(follow-up) what you have learned in the information sheet, operation
sheet or job sheet.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your Trainor for assistance.

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)

You may already have some of the knowledge and skills covered in this module
because you have:
o been working for some time
o already has completed training in this area.
If you can demonstrate to your trainor that you are competent in a particular skill or
skills, talk to him/her about having them formally recognized so you don’t have to do
the same training again. If you have a qualification or Certificate of Competency from
previous trainings show it to your teacher. If the skills you acquired are still current
and relevant to this module, they may become part of the evidence you can present for
RPL. If you are not sure about the currency of your skills, discuss it with your teacher.
After completing this module ask your teacher to assess your competency. Result of
your assessment will be recorded in your competency profile. All the learning activities
are designed for you to complete at your own pace.
Inside this module you will find the task for you to complete followed by relevant
information
sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may have more than one
learning activity.

Summary of Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of this module trainees are expected to be able to: LO1. Assemble
Computer Hardware
LO2. Prepare Installer
LO3. Install Operating System and Drivers for Peripherals
LO4. Install application software
LO5. Conduct testing and documentation

Conditions:
The students/trainees must be provided with the following:

 PC or workstations
 Instructional Manuals such as: Occupational Health and Safety policies and
procedure manual, device manual and hardware diagrams and charts.
 Tools such as: Screw Driver, Anti-Static Wrist Strap, Pliers and digital multi-
meter
 Supplies and materials such as: Screws, Thermal paste, Flash Drive,
Appropriate software applications and programs.
TECHNICAL TERMS

Operating system (OS) is installed in accordance with established installation

procedures and to comply with end-user requirements.
Anti-static wrist strap – used to prevent ESD damage to computer equipment.
System Unit - The main part of a microcomputer, sometimes called the chassis. It
includes the following parts: Motherboard, Microprocessor, Memory Chips, Buses,
Ports, Expansion Slots and Cards.
Anti-static mat – used to stand on or place hardware on to prevent static electricity from
building up.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries
out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical,
control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.
Central Processing Unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry within a computer that carries
out the instructions of a computer program by performing the basic arithmetic, logical,
control and input/output (I/O) operations specified by the instructions.
ROM – (Read Only Memory) ROM is non-volatile, meaning it holds data even when the
power is ON or OFF.
RAM – (Random Access Memory) RAM is volatile, meaning it holds data only when the
power is on. When the power is off, RAM's contents are lost.
Hard Disk Drive (HDD) - Also known as hard drive is a magnetic storage device that is
installed inside the computer. The hard drive is used as permanent storage for data. In
a Windows computer, the hard drive is usually configured as the C: drive and contains
the operating system and applications.
Floppy drive, or floppy disk drive, is a storage device that uses removable 3.5-inch
floppy disks.
Optical Drive- An optical drive is a storage device that uses lasers to read data on the
optical media. There are three types of optical drives: Compact Disc (CD), Digital
Versatile Disc (DVD) and Blu-ray Disc (BD).
COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING NC II