Computer Repair (A+ Certification) Program

Instructor: Crystal Morris

The Computer Repair (A+ Certification) Program will provide intermediate computer concepts. Emphasis will be placed on basic knowledge and skills needed in the area of installation and configuration of both hardware and software use on personal computers.

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Provides students the opportunity to . . .

• be exposed to the basic design, installation, and maintenance of a personal computer.
• understand how a personal computer works.
• improve the performance of a computer through preventative maintenance.
• acquire efficient computer-related troubleshooting skills
• work on computers, printers, keyboards and other computer hardware
• develop customer service skills in relation to computer industry.
• prepare for the industry validated testing.
• obtain a basic entry level computer job. After passing the industry validated testing

Career Opportunities . . .

Successful completion of the Computer Repair (A+ Certification) curriculum along with passing the industry validated testing allows students to either obtain an entry level position in the computer industry or possibly receive college credit at a number of institutes of higher learning.

Partnership Programs

• New Hampshire Community Technical Center
(NHCTC) – Running Start
• Central Maine Community College (CMCC)
articulation agreement

If a student successfully passes online exams, labs and other course related assignments, the student could be awarded 3 college credits.

Course Topics . . .

• Introducing Hardware
• Introducing Operating Systems
• PC Repair Fundamentals
• Form Factors and Power Supplies
• Processors and Chipsets
• Motherboards
• Upgrading Memory
• Hard Drives
• Installing and Supporting I/O Devices
• Multimedia Devices and Mass Storage
• Installing Windows 2000/XP
• Maintaining Windows 2000/XP
• Supporting Windows 2000/XP Users and Their Data
• Troubleshooting Windows 2000/XP Startup
•Windows 9x/ME Commands and Startup Disk
•Supporting Windows 9x/ME
•PCs on a Network
•PCs on the Internet
•Securing your PC and LAN


Student enrolling in the Computer Repair (A+ Certification) program should . . .

• have good hand-eye coordination
• have the ability to read and understand technical documentation and specifications
• be able to read and comprehend written and verbal directions
• have the ability to work without supervision in a team setting
• demonstrate good attendance
• have the ability to comprehend and demonstrate industry safety standards
• have a reading Lexile measure over 900

Graduation Credits . . .

High school credits awarded for successful completion of the Computer Repair (A+ Certification) Program.

Prerequisites and recommendations for the Computer Repair (A+ Certification) program: Prerequisite – Basic Computer Skills.
Recommendation – Algebra I and Lexile score of 1190

Sophomore year* – 1 block / alternating days
Junior Year – 1 block / alternating days
Senior Year – 1 block / alternating days
- 36 weeks – 1 credit
*preferred students, but will accept others if openings are available
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