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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

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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
500311105
500311106
500311107
500311108

BASIC COMPETENCIES
Participate in workplace communication
Work in a team environment
Practice career professionalism
Practice occupational health and safety procedures

CODE
ICT315202

COMMON COMPETENCIES
Apply quality standards

ICT311201

Perform computer operations

ELC311201

Perform mensuration and calculation

ELC311202

Prepare and interpret technical drawing

ELC724201

Use hand tools

ELC724202

Terminate and connect electrical wiring and electronic circuits

CODE
ELC724318

CORE COMPETENCIES

ELC724319

Diagnose and troubleshoot computer systems

ELC724320

Configure computer systems and networks

ELC724321

Maintain computer systems and networks

Install computer systems and networks

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HOW TO USE THIS MODULE

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, dont 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 time
o 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 dont 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
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Unit of Competency :
Module
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Computer Hardware Servicing NC-II

Install Computer Systems and Networks

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
LO2
LO3

Plan and prepare for installation

Install equipment and/or device and system
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
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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

PRE-REQUISITES:

Learning Outcome # 1 Plan and prepare for installation

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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

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

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Trainees will be provided with the following:

1. Occupational Health and Safety Laws
2. Personal Safety
3. Workplace Hazards
4. Protective eyewear
5. Pliers (assorted)
6. Screw drivers (assorted)
7. Soldering iron
8. Antistatic wrist wrap
9. LAN Tester
10. Crimping tools
Assessment Methods:
Written examination
Practical examination

References:

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LEARNING EXPERIENCES/ACTIVITIES
LO # 1 Plan and prepare for installation
Learning Activities

Special Instructions

1.Read the attached Information

Sheet 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 to

Answer 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 Information

Sheet ______

6. Answer Self-Check1.2-2

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INFORMATION SHEET 1.1.1

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
LAN Card
UPS
Server
24 port-hub
Modem
Fax machine
PC Video camera
USBExternalCD writer
USB scanner
USB printers
USB Flash Drive

Tools

Materials

Screwdriver(standard)
Screwdriver(Philips)
Long nose pliers
Mechanical pliers
Allen wrench
Multitester
Crimping tools
Soldering iron (30 watts)
Wire stripper
LAN Tester
Anti-static wrist wrap
Device drivers/installers

Software applications
Network OS Software
RJ 45
UTP Cat 5 cable
Motherboards manual
and installer
Sound 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.

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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.

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

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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.

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

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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.

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.

Pin 1 White/Orange
Pin 2
Pin 3 White/Green
Pin 4 Blue
Pin 5 White/Blue
Pin 6 Green
Pin 7 White/Brown
Pin 8 Brown

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

Network OS Software
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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 systems sound card.

SELF CHECK 1.1-2

A. Identify the following tools, and materials and give their uses.
Use a separate sheet of paper in answering.
1.

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3.

4.

5.

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.
___________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.
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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.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Port hub/ port

LAN card
Modem
Scanner
UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair)

TASK SHEET __________

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Performance Objective:

Supplies/Materials:
Steps/Procedures:

Assessment Method:

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PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

Performance Criteria

YES

NO

1. 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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