Computer Technician
A student who has completed the Job Corps Information Technology/Computer Technician program is equipped
with the skills to contribute to the workplace as a valued employee from day one. Competence in academic and
vocational skills is required for graduation. In addition, Job Corps students learn employability and technological
skills. To complete his or her Information Technology/Computer Technician training, a student must master skills in
these categories:
ENGLISH COMPOSITION
Demonstrate the proper use of grammar, sentence structure, spelling and punctuation; demonstrate the ability to
communicate verbally and through written communications.
MATHEMATICS
Solve a variety of fundamental mathematical problems involving whole number operations, fractions, mixed
numbers, decimals, percentages and ratios; understand and use descriptive statistics (i.e., graphs, charts); perform
interest calculations; use algebraic equations for problem solving; utilize technology to solve mathematical
problems.
COMPUTER TRENDS IN BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY
Demonstrate an understanding of past and current trends in Information Technology; explain how Information
Technology is utilized in various occupations (e.g., health, business, education, service and sales); demonstrate an
understanding of Information Technology security and ethical implications.
PERSONAL COMPUTER HARDWARE SAFETY
Understand and use basic safety principles and procedures when using personal computer equipment; understand
and use appropriate grounding procedures to avoid damaging computer components with static electricity.
COMPUTER COMPONENTS AND FUNCTIONS
Explain the difference between personal computer hardware and software; explain DOS drive designations; identify and explain the functions of principal computer components; install, configure and upgrade external hardware and peripherals; identify and use preventive maintenance procedures; understand and explain internal devices; understand the Intel Motherboard; understand the issues in deciding between upgrading an existing
system and purchasing a new one.
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Define an operating system; describe the types of operating systems and the purposes of them.
PERSONAL SYSTEMS
Navigate through drives and directories; use FDISK; know the functions of the principal DOS files; understand basic DOS memory; use common DOS commands and switches; edit DOS systems; run DOS utilities; understand and apply disk formatting; understand block allocation; install DOS and Win 3.x.
WIN 9.X/ME
Understand and use basic 9.x features of the Desktop; understand the Registry and function of the Control Panel; manage files in a Win 9.x environment; understand and use PNP; understand basic concepts of Active-X.
NETWORK THEORY
Understand elements common to all networks; understand simple network topologies; identify and use common network media types; understand where and why to use cross-over cables; understand basic network devices;understand OSI model.
PRACTICAL NETWORKING
Build a functioning peer-to-peer network; install NICs and Protocols; establish file and print sharing; hook up a network through a Hub.
INTERNET THEORY
Understand the basic architecture understand e-commerce;
INTERNET EXPLORER
Use IE to download and customize IE settings.
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