KSK1014 COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE INSTALLATION.doc

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MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, MALAYSIA
VOCATIONAL COLLEGE STANDARD CURRICULUM
COURSE INFORMATION
PROGRAMME : COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE NAME : COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CODE NAME : KSK 1014
LEVEL / SEMESTER : 1 SEMESTER 1
CREDIT UNIT : 4.0
CONTACT HOUR : FACE TO FACE : 8.0 HOURS / WEEK
NON FACE TO FACE :
COURSE TYPE : VOCATIONAL
PREREQUISITE : -
CORE REQUISITE :

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COURSE OUTCOMES (COMPETENCY UNIT WORK ACTIVITIES)
At the end of the course, the students should be able to:-
1. Analyse job request/change order
2. Prepare computer set-up tools, computer hardware parts and computer software
3. Set-up computer hardware
COURSE DESCRIPTION (COMPETENCY UNIT DESCRIPTOR)
Computer system set-up which is also known as computer installation, involves the installation of hardware, software and peripherals. As the
process varies for each computer and each software, programs (including operating systems) often come with an installer, a specialised
program responsible for doing whatever is needed for their installation. Computer system set-up aims of making the hardware, software and
peripheral ready for execution.
The person who is competent in this competency unit shall be able to assemble computer parts and peripherals, install operating system,
configure computer system components making the system connect and communicate each other and perform product activation according to
manufacturer instruction manual.
To ensure the performance status of the computer system, functionality test and User Acceptance Test (UAT) are carried out in accordance
with manufacturer instruction manual. The computer system set-up task is ended with documentation of the Operating Systems, software,
drivers, backup file and warranty cards related to the computer system in accordance with company policy

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS
PROGRAM : COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE NAME : COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CODE NAME : KSK1014
CONTACT
HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED
SKILLS / ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
48 HOURS
(6 WEEKS)
12 HOURS (L)
36 HOURS (P)
LECTURE
12 HOURS
(2 HOURS x 6
WEEKS)
PRACTICAL
36 HOURS
(6 HOURS x 6
WEEKS)
1 ANALYSE JOB ORDER
/CHANGE REQUEST
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
1.1 Type of computer
1.1.1 Classify types of computer,
such as:
 Desktop
 Laptop
- ultra book
- net book
 Thin client
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1.1 Types of computer, peripheral and its
software identified
1.2 Type of computer peripherals identified
1.3 Type of computer system software identified
1.4 Computer system work function defined

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CONTACT
HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED
SKILLS / ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1.2 Type of computer peripherals
1.2.1 Identify computer
peripherals, such as:
 Input: Keyboard, mouse,
Scanner
 Output: Monitor, Printer,
speaker
1.3 Type of computer system software
1.3.1 Computer system software
 Operating system
- Licensed
- Open source
 Productivity suite:
- Licensed
- Open source
 Application:
- Licensed
- Open source
1.4 Computer system work function
1.4.1 Describe computer system
work function
 administrative works,
 multimedia,
 engineering works,
 sales

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CONTACT
HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED
SKILLS / ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
1.4.2 Mobility requirement:
 mobile
 in-house
RELATED SKILLS
1.1 Identify types of computer,
peripheral and software
1.2 Define computer system work
function
ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL
Attitude:
1.1. Detail and precise in interpreting
computer system software and
peripheral
1.2. Analytical mind in identifying
user’s needs and requirements

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS
PROGRAM : COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE NAME : COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CODE NAME : KSK1014
CONTACT
HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED
SKILLS / ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
48 HOURS
(6 WEEKS)
12 HOURS (L)
36 HOURS (P)
LECTURE
12 HOURS
(2 HOURS x 6
WEEKS)
PRACTICAL
36 HOURS
(6 HOURS x 6
WEEKS)
2 PREPARE COMPUTER
SET-UP TOOLS,
COMPUTER
HARDWARE PARTS
AND COMPUTER
SOFTWARE
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
2.1 Computer hardware compatibility:
 Computer components
specification
 Power supply specification
2.1.1 Computer hardware
compatibility check-up
 Computer components
specification:
- Processor
- RAM
- Motherboard
- Hard disk
 Power supply
specification:
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
2.1 Computer hardware compatibility
determined
2.2 Computer operating system and software
information defined
2.3 Computer cable connector prepared
2.4 Connector orientation, computer monitor
connector type and plug layout type
determined
2.5 Computer system set-up tools prepared.
2.6 Electrical safety requirements and work
area cleanliness adhered to

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- 110V
- 240V
2.2 Computer operating system and
software information
2.2.1 Computer Operating system
and software information,
such as:
 Software Version
 Chips Architecture
- 32 bit
- 64 bit
2.3 Computer cable connector
2.3.1 Types of computer cable
connector, such as:
 Network connector RJ45
 Phone connector RJ11
2.4 Connector orientation, computer
monitor connector type and plug
layout type
2.4.1 Connector orientation, such
as:
 Power cable
 USB (1.1, 2.0, 3.0)
 Monitor cable
 Network cable (RJ45)
2.7 Work area cleanliness and hygiene
upkept

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2.4.2 Types of computer monitor
connector, such as
 VGA,
 DVI,
 HDMI
2.4.3 Plug layout
 Three pins
 Two pins
 International adaptor
2.5 Computer system set-up tools.
2.5.1 Computer system set-up
tools:
 screw driver,
 multi meter
 anti-electrostatic
wristband
 Vacuum cleaner
2.5.2 Computer hardware
components arrangement
concept:
 Last In First Out (LIFO).
 First In First Out (FIFO)
 Last In Last Out
2.6 Electrical safety requirements and
work area cleanliness
2.6.1 Electrical safety
requirements

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electrostatic precaution
2.6.2 Work area cleanliness and
hygiene
RELATED SKILLS
2.1 Determine computer hardware
compatibility:
 Computer components
specification
 Power supply specification
2.2 Define computer operating system
and software information
2.3 Prepare computer cable connector
2.4 Determine connector orientation,
computer monitor connector type
and plug layout type
2.5 Prepare computer system set-up
tools.
2.6 Adhere to electrical safety
requirements
2.7 Upkeep work area cleanliness and
hygiene

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ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL
Attitude:
2.1 Thorough in determining computer
hardware compatibility
2.2 Cautious in preparing hardware,
software and set-up tools
Safety/environment:
2.1 Adhere to work area safety
requirement

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CONTENT AND LEARNING STANDARDS
PROGRAM : COMPUTER SYSTEM AND NETWORKING TECHNOLOGY
COURSE NAME : COMPUTER SYSTEM HARDWARE INSTALLATION
CODE NAME : KSK1014
CONTACT
HOURS
(TRAINING
DURATION)
CONTENT STANDARD
(WORK ACTIVITIES)
LEARNING STANDARD
(RELATED KNOWLEDGE / RELATED
SKILLS / ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL)
PERFORMANCE CRITERIA /
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
64 HOURS
(8 WEEKS)
16 HOURS (L)
48 HOURS (P)
LECTURE
16 HOURS
(2 HOURS x 8
WEEKS)
PRACTICAL
48 HOURS
(6 HOURS x 8
WEEKS)
3 SET-UP COMPUTER
HARDWARE
RELATED KNOWLEDGE
3.1 Computer hardware components
3.1.1 Computer hardware
components
 Processor
 Mother board
 Network card
 Memory module
 Graphic card
 Sound card
 Power supply
 Cooling Fan
 Hard disk
 Storage media
 Optical drive
ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
3.1 Computer hardware components are
installed in accordance with manufacturer
instruction manual
3.2 Computer casing/cover is installed in
accordance with manufacturer instruction
manual
3.3 Computer warning alarm interpreted in
accordance with manufacturer instruction
manual.
3.4 Power on self-test (POST) messages are
defined in accordance with manufacturer
instruction manual

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 Casing
 Heat sink
 Thermal paste
3.2 Computer casing/cover
3.2.1 Types of Computer
casing, such as:
 Mini tower
 Medium tower
 Desktop casing
 Full tower
3.2.2 Computer casing/cover
installation
 Plug and play casing
 Customised casing:
- Cooling system:
o System Fan: 2
fans, 6 fans
o Air-condition
- Hard disk bays:
o 2 bays,
o 6 bays,
o 8 bays
3.3 Computer warning alarm
3.3.1 Types of computer
warning alarm, such as:
 Long beep
 Short beep
3.4 Power on self-test (POST)

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messages
3.4.1 Types of power on self-
test (POST) messages,
such as
 Keyboard not
connected
 BIOS date
 Processor bus speed
error
 Memory module
incorrect configuration
RELATED SKILLS
3.1 Install computer hardware
components
 Processor
 Mother board
 Network card
 Memory module
 Graphic card
 Sound card
 Power supply
 Cooling Fan
 Hard disk
 Storage media
 Optical drive
 Casing
 Heat sink
 Thermal paste
3.2 Install computer casing/cover
3.3 Interpret computer warning alarm

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3.4 Define power on self-test (POST)
messages
ATTITUDE / SAFETY /
ENVIRONMENTAL
Attitude:
3.1 Detail and systematic in installing
computer hardware components
and computer casing
3.2 Thorough and details in defining
computer warning alarm and Power
On Self-Test (POST) messages
Safety/environment:
3.1 Adhere to work area safety
requirements
3.2 Adhere to manufacturer instruction
manual

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EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS
CORE ABILITIES SOCIAL SKILLS
01.01 Identify and gather information.
01.02 Document information procedures or processes.
01.03 Utilize basic IT applications.
02.01 Interpret and follow manuals, instructions and SOP's.
02.03 Communicate clearly.
02.04 Prepare brief reports and checklist using standard forms.
03.01 Apply cultural requirement to the workplace.
03.02 Demonstrate integrity and apply practical practices.
03.03 Accept responsibility for own work and work area.
03.05 Demonstrate safety skills.
03.06 Respond appropriately to people and situations.
03.07 Resolve interpersonal conflicts.
06.01 Understand systems.
06.02 Comply with and follow chain of command.
06.03 Identify and highlight problems.
06.04 Adapt competencies to new situations/systems.
01.04 Analyse information.
01.05 Utilize the Internet to locate and gather information.
03.08 Develop and maintain cooperation within work group.
04.01 Organize own work activities.
04.02 Set and revise own objectives and goals.
04.03 Organize and maintain own workplace.
04.04 Apply problem solving strategies.
04.05 Demonstrate initiative and flexibility.
06.05 Analyse technical systems.
06.06 Monitor and correct performance of systems.
01.11 Apply thinking skills and creativity.
02.10 Prepare reports and instructions.
02.11 Convey information and ideas to people.
1. Communication skills
2. Conceptual skills
3. Interpersonal skills
4. Leadership skills
5. Learning skills
6. Multitasking and prioritizing
7. Self-discipline
8. Teamwork

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03.13 Develop and maintain team harmony and resolve conflicts.
03.14 Facilitate and coordinate teams and ideas.
03.15 Liaise to achieve identified outcomes.
03.16 Identify and assess client/customer needs.
04.07 Negotiate acceptance and support for objectives and strategies.
05.01 Implement project/work plans.
TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS (TEM)
ITEMS RATIO (TEM :
TRAINEES)
1) LCD Projector
2) Laptop/PC
3) Computer hardware components
 Processor
 Mother board
 Network card
 Memory module
 Graphic card
 Sound card
 Power supply
 Cooling Fan
 Hard disk
 Storage media
 Optical drive
 Casing
 Heat sink
 Thermal paste
4) Computer casing:
1:20
1:1
1:4
1:4

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 Mini tower
 Medium tower
 Desktop casing
5) Computer Operating system and software
6) Types of computer cable connector, such as:
 Network connector RJ45
 Phone connector RJ11
7) Connector orientation:
 Power cable
 USB (1.1, 2.0, 3.0)
 Monitor cable
 Network cable (RJ45)
8) Computer monitor connector, such as
 VGA,
 DVI,
 HDMI
9) Plug layout
 Three pins
 Two pins
 International adaptor
10) Electrostatic precaution
11) Computer system set-up tools:
 screw driver,
 multi meter
 anti-electrostatic wristband
 Vacuum cleaner
12) Sample of User Acceptance Test report
13) Sample of as-built diagram
14) Sample of Electrical schematic diagram
15) Sample of Computer set-up checklist
16) Sample of Computer set-up job order / change request report
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:4
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1
1:1

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