High School Syllabus
High School Syllabus
High School Syllabus
This is an exploratory and introductory course which leads to a Computer Hardware Servicing National Certificate Level II (NC II). It covers five common competencies that a
Grade7/Grade 8 Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) student ought to possess: 1) use of tools; 2) maintaining tools, equipment and paraphernalia; 3) performing mensuration and
calculation; 4) interpreting technical drawing and plans; and 5) practicing Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) procedures. The preliminaries of this exploratory course include the following: 1)
discussion on the relevance of the course; 2) explanation of key concepts relative to the course; and 3) exploration of career opportunities.
GRADE – 9
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL .
COMPETENCIES - PECs (PC)
1. Assessment of Personal Competencies The learner The learner LO 1. Recognize PECs needed in The learner independently creates a plan of
and Skills (PECs) vis-à-vis a practicing demonstrates demonstrates Computer Hardware Servicing action that strengthens and/or further
entrepreneur/ employee in locality understanding of one’s understanding of one’s 1.1 Assess one’s PECs: characteristics, develops his/her PECs in computer
1.1 Characteristics PECs in in computer PECs in in computer attributes, lifestyle, skills, traits hardware.
1.2 Attributes hardware servicing. hardware servicing. 1.2 Assess practitioner’s PECs:
1.3 Lifestyle characteristics, attributes, lifestyle, skills,
1.4 Skills traits
1.5 Traits 1.3 Compare one’s PECs with that of a
2. Analysis of PECs in relation to a practitioner /entrepreneur’s
practitioner’s 3. Align, strengthen and 1.4 Align one’s PECs with those of a
develop ones PECs based on the results practitioner/entrepreneur’s
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM) .
1. Market (Town) The learner The learner independently LO 1. Recognize and understand the The learner independently creates a
2. Key concepts of Market demonstrates creates a business vicinity market in computer hardware servicing business vicinity map reflective of potential
3. Players in the market (Competitors) understanding of map reflective of the 1.1 Identify the players/ competitors within market in computer hardware servicing in a
4. Products and services available in the environment and market potential computer the town province.
market in computer hardware hardware servicing market 1.2 Identify the different products/services
servicing in one’s within the locality. available in the market
locality. LO 2. Recognize the potential
customer/market in computer hardware
servicing
2.1 Identify the profile of potential
customers
2.2 Identify the customer’s needs and wants
through consumer analysis
2.3 Conduct consumer/market analysis
5. Market (Customer)
6. Key concepts of identifying and
understanding the consumer
7. Consumer Analysis through:
7.1 Observation
7.2 Interviews
7.3 Focus Group Discussion
7.4 Survey
INSTALLING COMPUTER SYSTEMS AND .
NETWORKS (CN)
1. OHS policies and procedures The learner The learner independently LO 1.Plan and prepare for installation -assemble computer hardware
2. Occupational Health and Safety laws demonstrates demonstrates the correct 1.1 Observe OHS policies and procedures
3. Personal safety understanding of planning, installing and in planning for installation activity in -prepare installer
4. Workplace hazards planning, installing and testing of computer accordance with requirements
5. Environment laws testing computer systems and networks. 1.2 Familiarize oneself with computer -install operating system and drivers for
6. Computer Peripherals/ Devices /Systems systems and networks peripheral/ devices/systems in accordance peripherals / devices
7. Personal computer systems and devices with established procedures correct
8. Peripherals operation and safety -install application software
9. Networking devices 1.3 Consult appropriate/ technical personnel
10. Tools, equipment and testing devices to ensure that work is coordinated with -conduct testing and documentation
others who are involved in the activity
1.4 Determine the location of the
devices/systems to be used
1.5 Obtain materials necessary to complete
the work in accordance with established
procedures
1.6 Check the materials received against
job requirements
LO 2. Install equipment/ devices and
systems
2.1 Follow OHS procedures in installing
devices, systems, networking devices, and
peripherals
2.2 Comply with the requirements in
installing devices,/systems, networking
devices, and peripherals
2.3 Install computer systems, networking
devices and peripherals in accordance with
job requirements
2.4 Perform variations in installing devices
and systems in accordance with
customer/client’s requirements 2.5 Obtain
approval from appropriate personnel before
implementing contingency procedures
2.6 Respond to unplanned events or
conditions in accordance to established
procedures
2.7 Check the quality of the work
undertaken in accordance with the
established procedures
11. Requirements for the job LO 3. Conduct test on the installed
12. Job orders computer system
13. Request forms 3.1 Follow OHS policies and procedures in
14. Report sheets conducting tests 3.2 Check circuits and
15. Safety procedures systemsbeing isolated using specified
16. System’s specifications testing procedures 3.3 Test devices,
17. Installation of equipment/ devices, systems and/or installation to determine its
peripherals and networking devices conformity with the requirements
18. Install computer systems 3.4 Undertake final inspections on the
19. Basic computer configuration set up installed devices, systems to ensure
conformity with the requirement
3.5 Accomplish technical reports on the
tests conducted 3.6 Follow procedures in
forwarding documentation to appropriate
personnel and/or authority on the test
conducted
20. Safety procedures
21. Burning or testing installed
equipment/devices
22. Computer network systems connectivity
23. Reporting and documentation
DIAGNOSING AND TROUBLESHOOTING
COMPUTER SYSTEMS (DT)
1. Safety precautions The learner The learner independently LO 1. Plan and prepare for diagnosis of -create a diagnostic plan for troubleshooting
2. Types of computer systems errors demonstrates diagnoses and computer systems errors a computer component
3. Diagnosing computer systems understanding of the troubleshoots computer 1.1 Follow OHS procedures in planning and -use several test to make sure that the unit
4. Manual diagnosis underlying concepts and systems as prescribed by preparing diagnosis of computer systems is defective.
5. Software diagnosis principles of diagnosing TESDA Training errors -write down the equipment to be used in
and troubleshooting Regulations. 1.2 Determine the computer systems errors steps in determining if the component is
computer systems. using manual and software diagnosis defective or not.
6. Safety precautions LO 2. Diagnose and configure computer
7. Basic concepts of Electricity systems and networks
8. Techniques for diagnosing computer 2.1 Follow OHS procedures in planning and
systems 9. Diagnosing tools: preparing diagnosis of computer systems
9.1 Manual and network errors
9.2 Software 2.2 Identify the diagnosed computer
10. Computer systems and network systems and network errors based on the
configurations job requirements
2.3 Configure computer systems and
networks
11. Safety precautions LO 3. Inspect and test the configured
12. Determining defective components computer systems and networks
13. Repairing/replacing different 3.1 Follow OHS procedures in inspecting
components and testing configured computer systems
13.1 Wiring techniques and networks
13.2 Power supplies 3.2 Inspect configured computer systems
14. Basic networking errors and networks
3.3 Replace defective components
3.4 Reinstall defective computer systems
3.5 Identify network errors
3.6 Repair network errors based on
standard procedures 3.7 Test the
configured computer systems and networks
15. Safety precautions LO 4. Test Systems and Networks
16. Guidelines for testing computer 4.1 Follow OHS procedures in testing
systems and networks systems and networks 4.2 Test computer
systems and networks in accordance with
the job requirements
4.3 Accomplish technical reports on the
tests conducted
GRADE – 10
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL
COMPETENCIES - PECs (PC)
1. Assessment of Personal Competencies The learner The learner independently LO 1. Develop and strengthen PECs The learner independently creates a plan of
and Skills (PECs) vis-à-vis those of a demonstrates creates a plan of action needed in Computer Hardware Servicing action that strengthens and/or further
practicing entrepreneur/employee in a understanding of one’s that strengthens/ further 1.1 Identify areas for improvement, develops his/her PECs in computer
province. PECs in computer develops one’s PECs in development and growth hardware.
1.1 Characteristics hardware servicing. computer hardware 1.2 Align one’s PECs according to his/her - Identify areas for improvement,
1.2 Attributes servicing. business/career choice development, and growth
1.3 Lifestyle 1.3 Create a plan of action that ensures - Align your PECs according to your
1.4 Skills success of his/her business/career choice business or career choice
1.5 Traits - Create a plan action that ensures
2. Analysis of PECs in relation to a success in your business or career
practitioner choice
3. Application of PECs to the chosen
business/career
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
1. Product Development The learner The learner independently LO 1. Develop a product/service in The learner independently creates a
2. Key concepts of developing a product demonstrates creates a business vicinity computer hardware servicing business vicinity map reflective of potential
3. Finding Value understanding of map reflective of the 4.1 Identify what is of “value” to the market in computer hardware servicing in a
4. Innovation environment and market potential computer customer province.
4.1 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) in computer hardware hardware servicing market 4.2 Identify the customer to sell to
servicing in one’s in one’s town/municipality 4.3 Explain what makes a product unique
town/municipality. and competitive 4.4 Apply creativity and
innovative techniques to develop
marketable product 4.5 Employ a Unique
Selling Proposition (USP) to the
product/service
5. Selecting a Business Idea LO 2. Select a business idea based on the
6. Key concepts in selecting a business criteria and techniques set
Idea 2.1 Enumerate various criteria and steps in
6.1 Criteria selecting a business idea
6.2 Techniques 2.2 Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a
viable business idea
2.3 Determine a business idea based on
the criteria/techniques set
7. Branding LO 3. Develop a brand for the product
3.1 Identify the benefits of having a good
brand
3.2 Enumerate recognizable brands in the
town/province
3.3 Enumerate the criteria for developing a
brand
3.4 Generate a clear appealing product
brand
CONFIGURING COMPUTER SYSTEMS
AND NETWORKS (CC)
1. Safety procedures The learner The learner independently LO 1. Plan and prepare for configuration The learner independently demonstrate
2. Inspecting work instructions according to demonstrates demonstrates skills in 1.1 Follow OHS in planning and preparing competencies in configuring and
job requirements understanding of the configuring computer for configuration of computer systems maintaining system and networks
3. Planning and preparing of standard underlying concepts and systems and networks as and networks
operating procedures principles in configuring prescribed by TESDA 1.2 .2 Prepare computer systems, tools,
4. Procedures in using the tools and computer systems and Training Regulations. devices, equipment and materials
equipment networks. 1.3 1.3 Check computer systems and
networks configuration against specified
requirements
1.4 1.4 Identify the procedures in using the
tools and equipment
5. Safety precautions LO 2. Configure computer systems and
6. Networking devices, media and networks
connectors 2.1 Follow OHS procedures in configuring
7. Internet Protocols (IP) computer systems and networks
8. Network Security 2.2 Inspect networking devices, media and
9. File and Printer Sharing connectors
2.3 Create cross-over and straight-through
cables
2.4 Assign IP address to clients and
servers
2.5 Configure the assigned IP address to
clients and servers 2.6 Enable network
security to the computer systems
2.7 Configure file and printer sharing
10. Safety precautions LO 3. Inspect and test configured computer
11. Guidelines for testing computer Systems and networks
systems and networks 1.1 Follow OHS procedures in testing
systems and networks 1.2 Test computer
systems and networks in accordance with
the job requirements
1.3 Accomplish technical reports on the
tests conducted
MAINTAINING COMPUTER AND
NETWORK SYSTEMS (MN)
1. Safety procedures The learner The learner independently LO 1.Plan and prepare for the maintenance -review the different networking devices,
2. Procedures in planning and conducting demonstrates demonstrates skills in of computer systems and networks media and connector.
maintenance understanding of the computer and network 1.1 Follow OHS procedures in maintaining -the learner shows visuals of the common
3. Identification and diagnoses of faulty underlying concepts and systems as prescribed by computer systems and networks types of network cable
computer and networks systems principles in maintaining TESDA Training 1.2 Plan on how to maintain computer and
4. Tools and tests equipment computer and networks Regulations. networks systems -recognizing the safety precautions in
5. PC specifications systems. 1.3 Identify faulty computer and networks system and network configuration
6. Network functions and specifications systems
1.4 Identify tools in maintaining computer
and network systems 1.5 Inspect testing
equipment/devices
1.6 Check PC specifications 1.7 Verify
network functions and specifications
7. Safety procedures LO 2. Maintain computer systems
8. Diagnosis and identification of faulty 2.1 Follow OHS procedures in maintaining
systems computer systems 2.2 Identify faulty
9. Diagnostics software computer systems
10. Repair or replace faulty system 2.3 Test normal functions of computer
11. Maintenance of computer systems systems
11.1 Procedures in cleaning hardware 2.4 Perform repair and replacement of
components faulty computer systems
11.2 Defragment 2.5 Adhere to the recommended schedule
11.3 Scandisk and techniques in maintaining and cleaning
11.4 Delete temporary files computer systems
11.5 Uninstall unused Programs 2.6 Respond to sudden breakdowns of
computer systems in accordance with
established procedures
12. Safety procedures LO 3. Maintain network systems
13. Procedures in maintaining network 3.1 Follow OHS procedures in maintaining
systems network systems 3.2 Identify procedures in
14. Diagnostics software maintaining network systems 3.3 Check or
15. Repair or replace faulty systems and run the diagnostic software
cables 3.4 Adhere to the recommended schedule
16. Burn-in test computer system and techniques in maintaining and cleaning
network systems
3.5 Respond to sudden breakdowns of
network systems in accordance with
established procedures
3.6 Run the burn-in test on computer
systems
17. Safety procedures LO 4. Inspect and test configured/repaired
18. Maintenance of computer systems and computer systems and networks
networks 4.1 Follow OHS procedures in maintaining
19. Computer communications network systems 4.2 Maintain the computer
20. Internet connectivity systems and networks to ensure safe
21. Burn-in test repaired computer systems operations
and networks 4.3 Run or conduct computer to computer
22. Documentation of tasks communications 4.4 Connect computer
systems to the internet
4.5 Check computer systems and network
to ensure safe operation
4.6 Run the burn-in test on computer
systems
4.7 Conduct final inspection on EARNING
COMPETENCIES CODE the tests
undertaken
4.8 Prepare technical reports that comply
with job requirements
Major Requirement:
Performance Task
Finals:
Submission Deadline: A
Textbook:
Reference Materials:
a. Online Resources
Submitted by:
LEARNING GOALS IN ICT
- Know that the study of ICT is concerned with applying technology to gather, use and exchange information
- Know about an increasing number of applications of ICT for work, communication and leisure
- Be able to interpret their findings and identify whether their findings are valid
- Be able to manipulate and combine different forms of information from different sources in an organised and efficient way
- Understand that the quality of information affects the results of any enquiry
- Understand the importance of considering audience and purpose when presenting Information