Computer Maintenance
C4TECH-Computer Maintenance
COURSE STANDARDS (TEKS)
(1) The student demonstrates the necessary skills for career development, employability, and successful completion of course outcomes.
(2) The student identifies various employment opportunities in the information technology field.
(3) The student applies academic skills to the requirements of computer technologies.
(4) The student acquires an understanding of computer technologies.
(5) The student knows the proper function and application of the tools, equipment, and materials used in computer technologies.
(6) The student applies the concepts and skills of the trade in simulated work situations.
(7) The student uses hardware design, operation, and maintenance knowledge and skills to provide computer support.
(8) The student uses troubleshooting skills with hardware knowledge to solve client problems.
(9) The student demonstrates and applies knowledge of operating system design, including operation and maintenance, to perform information support and service tasks.
(10) The student installs and configures software programs and updates information technology systems.
(11) The student installs, configures, and verifies active network connection.
(12) The student provides support to computer users to maintain service.
After competing their year in Computer Maintenance, students will have the opportunity to take the CompTIA IT+ Fundamentals certification exams.
What Skills Will You Learn?
IT CONCEPTS & TERMINOLOGY
Comprehend notational systems, illustrate the basics of computing and explain the value of data and troubleshooting
INFRASTRUCTURE
Know how to set up and install common peripheral devices to a laptop/PC or secure a basic wireless network
APPLICATIONS & SOFTWARE
Manage applications software, understand the various components of an operating system and explain the purpose of methods of application architecture
SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT
Comprehend programming language categories, interpret logic, and understand the purpose of programming concepts
DATABASE FUNDAMENTALS
Able to explain database concepts, structures, and purpose, as well as understands methods used to interface
SECURITY
Understand confidentiality, integrity, and availability concerns of secure devices and best practice methods