PC Configuration (CompTIA Strata)

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Duration

18 weeks, two sessions a week 6-8.30pm. Starts 13 March.

Where is the course held?

Rush Green Campus

What qualifications do I need?

No previous knowledge is required.

What will I learn?

If you are looking for a career as a PC Technician / Manager, roles that are much in demand currently, then this course is the one for you. It is a hands-on course yet includes the all important theory too.

Topics include:
Understanding ICT vocabulary and PC components
Characteristics of the PC hardware components and peripheral devices
Demonstrate the ability to set up a PC workstation
Recognize common operational problems caused by hardware and how to overcome them
Demonstrate the ability to minimize risks of data loss, loss of service, damage to equipment etc.
Demonstrate safety guidelines and preventative maintenance of computers
Identify risk associated when upgrading a PC
Conduct software installation, removal and/or upgrading
¿ Compatibility issues and common errors caused by hardware/software
¿ Recognize security risks and procedures and how to prevent them
¿ Improving productivity using IT systems.

The Strata (PC Configuration) programme is designed to provide you with a springboard to CompTIAs A+ course. Other useful courses for progression or for enhancing your skills would be N+ and CCNA. Please contact the ICT Sector for more information about these courses.

How will I be taught?

Up-to-date technology and software tools with course notes.
An informal and friendly environment in which to make the most of your learning experience.

How will I be assessed?

Students have a choice of two pathways:
1. Portfolio-based assessment for students not wishing to sit exams and students will obtain an ITQ Level 1 certificate.
2. Assessment through CompTIAs online tests for Strata, of which there are two exams in total. Students taking this option will obtain two qualifications for the price of one – Strata and iTQ Level 1.

Unless there is a strong reason not to, it is recommended option 2 is taken, particularly in today’s economic climate

What could I do next?

This course will naturally lead onto CompTIA’s A+, an internationally recognised qualification which we offer.

You will also be able to enrol onto one of the following courses:
Network+ (CompTIA) or
CCNA (Cisco) or
Intermediate IT

Course Details: Fees

Please contact our Admissions team (See 'Contact Details' at the top right hand side of the page) for details on the fees payable for this course.

Course Name	Places Left	Course Days (Starting Week)	End Date (Starting Week)	Tuition Fee	Exam Fee	Location	Ref
SEPTEMBER START - PC CONFIGURATION (STRATA / ITQ) - SATURDAYS (Year 1 of 1)	Yes	Saturday (2012-09-17 00:00:00)	07/02/2013	£259 (FREE for Under 19)	£57 (FREE for Under 19)	Rush Green Campus	Q130P003-12
SEPTEMBER START - PC CONFIGURATION (STRATA / ITQ) (Year 1 of 1)	Yes	Monday, Wednesday (2012-09-17 00:00:00)	07/02/2013	£259 (FREE for Under 19)	£57 (FREE for Under 19)	Rush Green Campus	Q130E086-12
FEBRUARY START - PC CONFIGURATION (STRATA / ITQ) (Year 1 of 1)	Yes	Monday, Wednesday (2013-03-12 00:00:00)	31/07/2013	£259 (FREE for Under 19)	£57 (FREE for Under 19)	Rush Green Campus	Q130E085-12

Disclaimer:

Barking & Dagenham College reserves the right to change course details. All courses are subject to satisfactory numbers being accepted. Barking & Dagenham College reserves the right in their absolute discretion to cancel any course which cannot be run economically. Examination Boards also change courses from time to time. Barking & Dagenham College cannot accept responsibility if the college is closed due to industrial action, adverse weather conditions or natural disasters.