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Sector: INFORMATION COMMUNICATION TECHNOLOGY

Qualification: Computer Hardware Servicing NC II

Unit of Competency: INSTALL COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

Module Title: INSTALLING COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

Caduhaan National High School

COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING NC II

The Computer Hardware Servicing NC II consists of competencies that must possess to enable to diagnose and troubleshoot problems in personal computer systems, software, replace parts and get the system back to normal operation.

This Qualification is packaged from the competency map of the Information Communication Technology.

The unit of competency comprising this qualification includes the following:

CODE BASIC COMPETENCIES500311105 Participate in workplace communication500311106 Work in a team environment500311107 Practice career professionalism500311108 Practice occupational health and safety procedures

CODE COMMON COMPETENCIESICT315202 Apply quality standardsICT311201 Perform computer operationsELC311201 Perform mensuration and calculationELC311202 Prepare and interpret technical drawingELC724201 Use hand toolsELC724202 Terminate and connect electrical wiring and electronic circuits

CODE CORE COMPETENCIESELC724318 Install computer systems and networksELC724319 Diagnose and troubleshoot computer systemsELC724320 Configure computer systems and networksELC724321 Maintain computer systems and networks

HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

COMPUTER HARDWARE SERVICING

INSTALLING OF COMPUTER

SYSTEMS AND NETWORKS

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Welcome to the Module “Installing of Computer System”. This module contains training materials and activities for you to complete.

The unit of competency “Install Computer Systems and Networks” contains knowledge, skills and attitudes required for a Computer Hardware Servicing NC II course.

You 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, Operation Sheets, and Activity Sheets. Follow these activities on your own and answer the Self-Check at the end of each learning activity.

If you have questions, don’t hesitate to ask your teacher 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 timeo already have completed training in this area.

If you can demonstrate to your teacher 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 he 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 activities for you to complete followed by relevant information sheets for each learning outcome. Each learning outcome may have more than one learning activity.




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MODULE CONTENT

Program/Course : Computer Hardware Servicing NC-IIUnit of Competency : Install Computer Systems and NetworksModule : Installing of Computer Systems and Networks

INTRODUCTION:

This module contains information and suggested learning activities on Computer Hardware Servicing II. It includes activities and materials on Installation of Computer Systems and Networks.

Completion of this module will help you better understand the succeeding module on the Diagnosis and Troubleshooting of Computer Systems.

This module consists of 3 learning outcomes. Each learning outcome contains learning activities supported by each instruction sheets. Before you perform the instructions, read the information sheets and answer the self-check and activities provided to ascertain to yourself and your teacher that you have acquired the knowledge necessary to perform the skill portion of the particular learning outcome.

Upon completion of this module, report to your teacher for assessment to check your achievement of knowledge and skills requirement of this module. If you pass the assessment, you will be given a certificate of completion.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES:

Upon completion of the module you should be able to:

LO1 Plan and prepare for installationLO2 Install equipment and/or device and systemLO3 Conduct validation and testing




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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA Installation is planned and prepared to ensure OH&S policies and procedures are followed,

the work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others

involved on the work site Devices / systems are obtained in accordance with established procedures and to comply with

requirements Location in which devices / systems are to be installed is determined from job requirements Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established

procedures and checked against job requirements Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work are obtained in

accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety. Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements

OH&S policies and procedures for installing devices/systems are followed Devices / systems are installed in accordance with requirements, without damage or distortion

to the surrounding environment or services Variation to devices / systems installation is carried out in accordance to customer/client

requirements Devices / systems are terminated and connected in accordance with requirements Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel

before any contingencies are implemented. On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures

OH&S policies and procedures are followed Circuits and systems are checked as being isolated where necessary using specified testing

procedures Parts or connections of the installation or service that are removed in order to conduct the test

are stored to protect against loss or damage and in accordance with established procedures Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel

before any contingencies are implemented Devices / systems and/or installation is tested to determine whether it conforms to

requirements Parts, and/or connections removed for the purpose of testing are returned to pre-test conditions

in accordance with established procedures Final inspections are undertaken to ensure the installed devices / systems conforms to

requirements. Documentation in relation to the test is forwarded to appropriate personnel and/or authority in accordance with requirements

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Learning Outcome # 1 Plan and prepare for installation

Assessment Criteria:1. Installation is planned and prepared to ensure OH&S policies and procedures are

followed, the work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements2. Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is coordinated effectively

with others involved on the work site 3. Devices / systems are obtained in accordance with established procedures and to

comply with requirements 4. Location in which devices / systems are to be installed is determined from job

requirements.5. Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established

procedures and checked against job requirements 6. Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the installation work are

obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety. Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements

CONTENTS: OHS Policies and Procedures Tools, Equipment and Testing Configuration and Computer Systems and network’s hardware. Types of Computer

CONDITIONS:

Trainees will be provided with the following:1. Occupational Health and Safety Laws2. Personal Safety3. Workplace Hazards4. Protective eyewear5. Pliers (assorted)6. Screw drivers (assorted)7. Soldering iron8. Antistatic wrist wrap9. LAN Tester10. Crimping tools

Assessment Methods:

Written examinationPractical examination




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LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES

LO # 1 Plan and prepare for installation

Learning Activities Special Instructions

1.Read the attached InformationSheet 1.1-1

You can ask the assistance of your trainer explain further the topics you cannot understand

2.Answer Self-Check 1.1-1 Try to answer the Self-Check without looking at the information sheet

3.Compare your answer toAnswer Key 1.1-1

4.Perform Task Sheet Observe the demonstration of your trainer and check the procedures while performing the operation.

5. Read the attached InformationSheet ______

6. Answer Self-Check1.2-2 Try to answer the Self-Check without looking at the information sheet

INFORMATION SHEET 1.1.1




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Learning Objective: After reading this information sheet, YOU MUST be able identify and utilize computer tools and equipment.

Tools, Equipment and Testing

The following tools and equipment are classified according to their functions and uses.

Equipment and Accessories

Tools Materials

LAN CardUPSServer24 port-hubModemFax machinePC Video cameraUSBExternalCD writerUSB scannerUSB printersUSB Flash Drive

Screwdriver(standard)Screwdriver(Philips)Long nose pliersMechanical pliersAllen wrenchMultitesterCrimping toolsSoldering iron (30 watts)Wire stripperLAN TesterAnti-static wrist wrapDevice drivers/installers

Software applicationsNetwork OS SoftwareRJ 45UTP Cat 5 cableMotherboard’s manual and installerSound device driver installer

LAN Card – is a network interface card. This is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a computer so that it can be connected to a network.

Server – is a part of a network. It is a special computer that users on the network can asses to carry out a particular job.

Port hub /Port – is a connector on the back of a computer or other device. A port is either a serial port or a parallel port.




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Modem - (Modulator-Demodulator) The modem is a device that allows a given computer to share data or otherwise a device which let computers exchange information

USB – Universal Serial Bus, a hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.

Scanner- it is an input device that read text or illustration printed on paper, translates the information into a form that a computer can use.

Flat Screw Driver – is used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws

Printer - it is a piece of hardware that produces a paper copy (also known as ‘hardcopy’) of the information generated by the computer.

RAM – Random Access Memory, is a primary memory. This memory is used inside the computer to hold programs and data while it is running.

BIOS – Basic Input/Output System, chip that controls the most basic functions of the computer and performs a self-test every time you turn it on.

Flash drive– RAM that can retain data without electrical power. It is widely used for BIOS chips and for digital camera and digital music storage.




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Video Camera - camera using videotape: a camera that records onto videotape

Long nose Pliers – is used for holding, bending and stretching the lead of electronics component or connecting wire.

Soldering Iron – is used to join two or more metal conductors with the support of soldering lead melted around it.

Desoldering Tool – is used to unsolder unwanted parts or component in the circuit with the support of soldering pencil

Philips Screw Driver- is used to drive or fasten positive slotted screws

Multitester- is an instrument use to measure voltage, current and resistance.

NIC – Network Interface Card – The PC expansion board that plug into a personal computer or server and works with the network operating system to control the flow of information over the network.

RJ 45 – is the connector plugged into the NIC ports on computers and often connecting the main networking hardware together.




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Pin 1 White/Orange Pin 2 OrangePin 3 White/GreenPin 4 BluePin 5 White/BluePin 6 GreenPin 7 White/BrownPin 8 Brown

UTP – Unshielded Twisted Pair, is a popular type of cable used in computer networking that consists of two shielded wires twisted around each other.

Motherboard – contains the CPU, BIOS, memory, mass storage interfaces, serial and parallel ports, expansion slot and all the controllers required to control standard peripheral devices such as the display screen, keyboard and disk drive.

Software applications

Software - is the programs and data that a computer uses.

Network OS Software

Network-are multiple computers linked together to make simultaneous information sharing and exchange by multiple users.

Sound Device Driver Installer / Sound and Audio Devices – A windows XP Control Panel applet, called Sounds, and Multimedia in Windows 2000, for configuring the system’s sound card.




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SELF CHECK 1.1-2

A. Identify the following tools, and materials and give their uses.Use a separate sheet of paper in answering.

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B. Fill in the blanks with the correct answer.

___________1. It is a connector at the back of a computer or other device.___________2. A computer circuit board installed in a computer so that it can be

connected to a network.___________3. A device that allows a given computer to share data.




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___________4. An input device that read text or illustration printed on paper, translated the information into a form that a computer that can use.

___________5. The least expensive and most popular network media.Answer key 1.1-2

A.1. LAN Card –This is a computer circuit board or card that is installed in a

computer so that it can be connected to a network.

2. Soldering Iron – is used to join two or more metal conductors with the support of soldering lead melted around it.

3. USB – Universal Serial Bus, a hardware interface for low-speed peripherals such as the keyboard, mouse, joystick, scanner, printer and telephony devices.

4. Flat Screw Driver – is used to drive or fasten negative slotted screws

5. Multitester- is an instrument use to measure voltage, current and resistance.

B.1. Port hub/ port2. LAN card3. Modem4. Scanner5. UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)




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TASK SHEET __________

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Performance Objective:

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PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

Performance Criteria YES NO1. Did the trainee clearly identified personal protective equipment?

2. Did the trainee utilized actual tools/device in performing the skit?

3. Did the trainee applied safety precautions during the play?

4. Did the play gave students more critical thinking on the personal protective equipment?

5. Did the trainee students cooperatively performed the play?




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Documents

personal computer systems

unit of competency

networks module title

module welcome

competency map

certificate of competency

competency profile

learning activity