Course Modules

Lesson Title

Duration

Module 1

Install computer equipment

·         Identify various computer components

·         Identify the necessary tools for the assembly of a PC

·         Assemble the various computer components

·         Test the functioning of the computer system

·          Install operating systems and applications

Week 1

Module 2

Install operating systems and applications

·         Remember the various operating systems and choose according to user requirements

·         Prepare the installation of the operating system

·         Install, configure, update and upgrade the operating system

·         Remember the various application families and choose according to user requirements

·         Install, configure and update common applications

Week 2-3

Module 3

Use operating systems and applications

·         Use operating systems.

·         Use word processing software and spreadsheet programme

·         Make use of repair and maintenance utilities

·         Use the Internet

·         Develop in students the skills needed to be able to install and configure common software

Week 4-6

Module 4

Design a computer network

·         Choose the necessary interconnection equipment according to the network zone and requirements

·         Slot the network for more flexibility

·         Envisage an efficient use of IP addresses according to segment requirements

·         Choose security protocols and norms to be used

·         Design a detailed

Week 7-9

Module 5

Set up a computer network

·         Install end users and interconnection equipment

·         Configure end users’ equipment

·         Configure interconnection equipment (Linux router)

·         Implement security standards

·         Verify equipement connectivity

Week 10-12

Module 6

Administer and manage a computer network

·         Manage objects in the client-server environment

·         Install services to take care of end users’ equipment in the client server environment

·         Install network equipment remote management tools

·         Use administration tools to analyze network traffic in the client server environment

·         Operate the applications and operating systems network installation in the client server environment

·         Install and configure a redundant system in the client server environment

Week 13-15

Module 7

Repair a computer network

·         Choose a repair methodology

·         Solve problems related to data links and physical layers

·         Solve network layer connectivity problems

·         Solve application layer problems

·         Design a repair data sheet

Week 16-17