What you need to know
Entrance Requirements
Anyone can enroll for this comprehensive course. All you need is to be able to read and write in English, as well as have an understanding of the language.
Accreditation
This course is a Provider Programme, which means that the course outline, curriculum and study material was developed by Skills Academy. These courses aim to equip you with the skills needed for the workplace, regardless of whether or not you have matric.
Assessment Structure
There are no exams for this course, only assessments. These consist of a Portfolio of Evidence (POE) which is a combination of more than two assignments and a subject test. The pass mark for these assessments is 50%.
For assessments which require students to do Practicals, students may have to do the practicals and take pictures or screenshots of their work if they are doing them on their PCs and submit for marking.
Subject Outcomes
Interested in learning more about the subjects that make up this PC Repair Comprehensive Course? Take a look at the breakdown below.
Subject | Description |
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Introduction to Business English | This subject teaches you about the different ways of communicating. It also teaches you reading, writing and listening skills, as well as how to handle meetings and presentations. Gain more confidence in your writing and speaking abilities with this subject. |
Introduction to Computers | Get an introduction to computer basics, managing computer components and how to search for content using help. This subject also teaches you how to customise Windows and use the internet. As a PC repair technician, it's essential that you know as much as possible about how a computer operates and functions. |
Anatomy and Physiology A+ Essential 220-801 | Learn all about the different hardware components that a computer needs to function. This subject also teaches you how to troubleshoot issues and do installations and upgrades. These aspects are important if you want to a successful computer repair technician. |
Service Excellence: Basic | Gain the basic customer service skills needed when helping clients with their computer issues. You need to know how to communicate well, and what you should do to deal with dissatisfied customers. As a computer repair technician, it's important to know how to handle all types of customers. |
Time Management | Learn how to manage your time effectively so you can get all your work done and reach set deadlines. Also learn how to organise your office or work space to encourage productivity. It's essential that you manage your time effectively, so you don't keep your customers waiting longer than necessary. |
Service Excellence: Advanced | This subject gives you in-depth knowledge on how to provide the best possible service to your customers and create customer loyalty. It also teaches you how to build customer service teams. This is essential if you plan to expand your business as a computer technician. |
A+ Practical 220 – 802 | Learn more about computer hardware, such as power systems. CPUs and motherboards, storage devices, and how to manage and maintain Windows. As a computer repair technician, these are some of the important aspects that your job deals with. |
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