F1XA 34: Computing: PC Hardware and Operating Systems Essentials
This Unit is designed to provide competencies associated with an entry level IT professional working in the lab or field, installing, building, configuring, troubleshooting and performing preventative maintenance on basic PC hardware and operating systems. It is intended for candidates undertaking an HN in Computing, Computer Networking or a related area who require an understanding of computer hardware. On completion of the Unit the candidate should be able to:
1. Describe PC and laptop fundamentals2. Install, optimise and upgrade current operating systems
3. Install and configure printers and scanners
4. Implement basic networks and security
5. Describe basic end user support
Credit Value
1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7)
Recommended Prior Knowledge and Skills
Access to this Unit will be at the discretion of the Centre. There are no specific requirements but candidates would benefit from knowledge of computer hardware. This may be demonstrated by the possession of a relevant SQA National Qualifications in Computing and/or Information Systems.
