Basic Computer Repair Course Overview
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Secretary of Culture and University Extension
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BUENOS AIRES REGIONAL FACULTY
Basic Repair Course
of Computers
SCEU UTN-BA e-Learning Center.
Medrano 951 2nd floor (1179) // Tel. +54 11 4867 7589 / Fax +54 11 4032 0148.
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Center
[Link] e-Learning
Secretary of Culture and University Extension
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BUENOS AIRES REGIONAL FACULTY
Type of training path: Course
Title of the training path: Basic Computer Repair Course
Presentation:
Information technologies, including computers, are already an essential part of our
lives, so much so that we cannot conceive of their absence. They are essential in all
fields of life and work: family, professional and work, just as they cannot be missing
in any space of social and human activities.
This course, taught by experts, aims to provide you with a series of computer repair
and maintenance classes, so that you can develop knowledge and skills to get into
an occupation with growing demand today and, surely, in the future
General objective:
Incorporate a set of knowledge and skills to repair and maintain computer
equipment.
Specific objectives:
• Incorporate the basic concepts of PC assembly and repair.
• Learn to identify the parts of a PC, as well as the technologies that constitute it.
• Understand the main theoretical and technical concepts.
• Learn how to build a PC effectively from scratch.
• Learn to perform different types of maintenance.
• Acquire knowledge and skills to detect faults and correct errors.
• Learn to use recommended programs and software to carry out repairs and
maintenance.
• Learn to detect and combat computer viruses.
Certification Preparation: NA
Recipients:
SCEU UTN-BA e-Learning Center.
Medrano 951 2nd floor (1179) // Tel. +54 11 4867 7589 / Fax +54 11 4032 0148.
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Center
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Secretary of Culture and University Extension
NATIONAL TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY
BUENOS AIRES REGIONAL FACULTY
• Open to the public.
Languages:
• Spanish
Teaching-Learning Methodology:
You will have all communication with the tutors through our Virtual Campus, which
is available 24 hours a day and where you will find:
• Discussion forums.
• Consultations with the tutor through forums and internal messaging.
• Required reading material.
• Complementary contents.
• Individual and/or group integrative activities and work.
• Class in real time, minimum 1 meeting every 15 days, via Zoom.
Evaluation and Accreditation Modality:
For the accreditation of a training path, the following are taken into account:
• Reading and viewing all content.
• Degree of participation in all debate forums and proposed activities.
• The delivery and approval of all activities and exercises that are designated as
mandatory.
• The student must complete the course within the duration of the journey without
exception. Once it is finished, you will not be able to deliver any mandatory
activity owed.
• The approval of the Final Integrative Evaluation, which can be a Practical Work or
a Multiple Choice Questionnaire.
Upon completion of the training path, if you have complied with the above, you will
be granted a Certificate of Approval. If you have done so partially, you will be given
a Certificate of Participation. To learn more about our certificates, check out this
article .
Certification:
SCEU UTN-BA e-Learning Center.
Medrano 951 2nd floor (1179) // Tel. +54 11 4867 7589 / Fax +54 11 4032 0148.
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• UTN
Bibliography:
• Bardot, Yann (2020) Maintaining and Repairing a Networked PC (7th Edition).
Barcelona: ENI Editions.
• Carballeiro, Gustavo (2015) PC repair from scratch. Buenos Aires: Users.
• Morales Domínguez, Ezequiel (2019) Laptop diagnosis and repair. Independent
publishing.
Syllabus
• Module 1: Basic Computer Repair Course
■Unit 1: Basic knowledge and toolbox
Knowledge of the contents and work material.
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Fundamental definitions: Hardware, Software and ATX format. Form factor
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and architecture.
Basic knowledge of electricity and applications. AC DC. Security
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components.
The different types of computers and peripherals. Its operation.
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Disassembly, precision, diagnostic and maintenance tools.
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■Unit 2: Recognition of the components of a PC
Types and characteristics of cabinets.
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How to open the different types of cabinets.
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Recognition of the main components. How to disconnect. Recommendations
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for complete disassembly of connected components.
■Unit 3: Knowledge of the main components of PCs
Motherboard, concept, types, brands and models.
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Microprocessors (CPU), concept, types, brands and models.
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Memory modules, definition, capacities, types and speeds. Graphics cards,
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definition brands, models and capacities.
■Unit 4: Components and characteristics of devices such as All in one,
notebookd, netbooks and hard drives
All in one, notebooks, netbooks. Main characteristics of the different devices.
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Recognition of its components. Advantages and benefits.
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Hard drives and SSD drives. Main characteristics, capacities, speeds and
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consistencies.
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■Types of operating systems. Procedures to install an operating system from
scratch and without losing information stored on disks.
■Initial configuration and driver installation. Mini OS for lower resource
computers.
■ Unit 5: Fault detection and repair methods. Part 1
■Enumeration and characteristics of the different failures that PCs can
present.
■How to implement the solutions required by each of these failures.
■Computer maintenance. How to clean a PC.
■Software for application to repairs. Emulate virtual computers to rehearse
without breaking. Remote control of computers.
■Performance accelerators. Multimedia players, word processors, antivirus,
sensors and all the software to analyze and use.
■ Unit 6: Fault detection and repair methods. Part 2
■Enumeration and characteristics of the different failures that PCs can
present.
■How to implement the solutions required by each of these failures.
Duration: 6 Weeks
Hourly Load (Hours): 45
Summary CV of Professors and Coordinators:
Ariel Segura
Highly experienced and trained PC Repair Technician, with a solid technical
background. Trained to perform multiple tasks, such as installing and repairing
computer systems, with complete precision and efficiency. Basic Skills – Extensive
experience in maintenance and installation of desktop computers and peripherals. –
Familiar with hardware configuration and software applications. – Management of
Windows and Linux OS (Ubuntu). – Excellent command of software packages,
Office, Libre Office. – Extraordinary skills in installing and maintaining hardware and
network cables – High analytical and problem-solving skills
Ariel Segura
Highly experienced and trained PC Repair Technician, with a solid
SCEU UTN-BA e-Learning Center.
Medrano 951 2nd floor (1179) // Tel. +54 11 4867 7589 / Fax +54 11 4032 0148.
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Technical formation. Trained to perform multiple tasks, such as installing and
repairing computer systems, with complete precision and efficiency. Basic Skills –
Extensive experience in maintenance and installation of desktop computers and
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peripherals. – Familiar with hardware configuration and software applications. –
Management of Windows and Linux OS (Ubuntu). – Excellent command of software
packages, Office, Libre Office. – Extraordinary skills in installing and maintaining
hardware and network cables – High analytical and problem-solving skills
SCEU UTN-BA e-Learning Center.
Medrano 951 2nd floor (1179) // Tel. +54 11 4867 7589 / Fax +54 11 4032 0148.
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Common questions
Powered by AIThe course content covers the unique characteristics, advantages, and components of various computing devices, including ‘all-in-one’ computers, notebooks, and netbooks. It highlights the differences in hardware components like hard drives and SSDs, and teaches recognition skills necessary for servicing these devices, which is crucial for effective repair and maintenance .
Understanding the various types and characteristics of PC cabinets is crucial as it aids in efficiently opening and disassembling them, which is often necessary for accessing internal components. Knowing the appropriate disconnection techniques and recommendations for complete disassembly helps prevent damage while conducting repairs and maintenance activities .
A Certificate of Approval is granted upon full compliance with course requirements, including participating in all activities, completing mandatory exercises, and passing the Final Integrative Evaluation. A Certificate of Participation is awarded if the coursework is only partially completed, which implies that some requirements, such as mandatory activities or evaluations, were not fully met .
Ariel Segura has significant experience and expertise in PC installation and repair, hardware configuration, and software applications management. He possesses high analytical and problem-solving skills, adeptness in installing and maintaining networks and cabling, and proficiency in operating systems such as Windows and Linux. His technical expertise ensures that students benefit from real-world insights and rigorous training .
The Virtual Campus is pivotal in delivering the Basic Computer Repair Course by providing constant access to tutors and resources. It facilitates engagement through discussion forums, allows for direct communication with tutors via messaging, and offers a platform for reading materials and activities. This structure supports integrative learning and helps students apply theoretical knowledge practically, thereby enhancing learning outcomes .
The course utilizes a Virtual Campus available 24/7, where students can interact with tutors through discussion forums and internal messaging. The course includes required reading material, additional content, individual and group activities, and real-time classes at least once every 15 days via Zoom. Students' participation in forums, completion of activities, and final evaluations are critical for accreditation .
The course's emphasis on practical application through exercises, real-time classes, and hands-on activities makes it effective by allowing students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world scenarios. This approach enhances understanding and skill acquisition, as learners engage with the material actively, bridging the gap between theory and practice which is vital for proficiency in computer repairs .
The course outcomes for operating system installation and initial configuration include understanding various OS types, procedures for installation without data loss, and driver installation skills. Additionally, students learn to configure systems optimally for performance, especially on lower resource machines, thus ensuring they can effectively manage and deploy systems in various environments .
The key objectives of the Basic Computer Repair Course are to incorporate knowledge and skills necessary for repairing and maintaining computer equipment. The specific objectives include learning basic concepts of PC assembly and repair, identifying PC parts and their technologies, understanding theoretical and technical concepts, building a PC from scratch, performing various types of maintenance, detecting and correcting errors, using recommended programs and software for repairs, and detecting and addressing computer viruses .
Modules on fault detection and repair methods provide thorough training by covering a wide range of potential issues and teaching students how to implement solutions. The content includes hands-on practice with performance accelerators, diagnostic tools, and software applications, equipping students with the skills to diagnose and repair diverse PC faults efficiently .