Students learn the functionality of hardware and software components, as well as suggested best practices in maintenance and safety issues. The students, through hands-on activities and labs, learn to assemble and configure a computer, install operating systems and software, and troubleshoot hardware and software problems. This course helps students prepare for the Comp TIA A+ 220-901 certification exam. The A+ exam consists of two exams. A student must go through the entire book to be ready for either exam.
Certificate:Completion of this course certifies proficient hardware configuring and managing skills based on a score of 80% or higher on competency exams. A Certificate of Skill Competence is available upon request.
This course fulfills requirements for the following Programs: Competencies (skills you will learn):- Identify computer parts and tools
- Learn how to work inside a desktop and laptop computers
- Learn about motherboards
- Learn to support processors and upgrade memory
- Learn to support the power system and troubleshoot computers
- Learn to support hard drives and other storage devices
- Survey Windows features and support tools
- Learn to installing Windows
- Learn to support I/O devices
- Learn to maintain Windows
- Learn to optimize Windows
This is a competency-based course offered in open-entry/open-exit format.
Course Length:The estimated length of this course is 90 hours. Actual course length will depend upon your schedule and your ability to master the subject material.
Course Location & Schedule:TTECH Campus
88 S. Tooele Blvd., Tooele
8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Monday – Thursday
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. Fridays
All students must be at least in the 9th grade and meet with an IT Faculty member prior to enrolling into this program.
Students will be assessed using the Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE), unless a transcript showing completion of an Associate’s degree or higher credential is provided.
Textbooks & Materials:Check the Bookstore for current textbook prices
Tuition & Fees:
Tuition is based on the number of enrolled classroom hours. High school students are exempt from tuition, but are responsible for course and program fees and the cost of textbooks. Please visit the Tuition pages of this web site or contact Student Services for current tuition and fee information. This course does not have an individual course fee, but please see the information sheet for your desired program for estimated total program tuition and fee costs.