Computer Set-up / Maintenance and Operations course shows you about computers and how to upgrade them, giving you the skill to open up your own computer, repair business computers or look for a computer repair position. You will gain the knowhow and confidence to build your first computer.  You will learn all about PC parts, from the case, motherboard and power system, to the processor, memory, hard drive, video card, sound card, and networking hardware.  In each case you will learn how the hardware works, what it does, and what types of hardware are available.

            You will learn to upgrade an old pc and then learn how to put together a network that uses both wired and wireless connections.  Finally, you will learn how to maintain a PC, from cleaning the components to updating the motherboard BIOS and device drivers to basic hard drive maintenance.

You will be trained to have the skills and ability to gain entry-level employment in computer manufacturers, computer dealerships, service companies, and/or independent employment. An assessment/test is given to you, the student, after the completion of each module. The Student must get a grade of 71-80 (C) or better to pass the module.