SESSION PLAN

Sector: Electronics
Qualification: Computer System Servicing NC II
Unit of Competency Install and Configure Computer Systems
Module Title Installing and Configure Computer Systems

Learning Outcomes:

At the completion of the module, the trainees must be able to:

1. Assemble computer hardware
2. Prepare installer
3. Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices.
4. Install application software
5. Conduct testing and documentation
A. Introduction:
This module covers the outcomes required in installing and configuring desktop and workstation computers
systems. It consists of competencies to assemble computer hardware, install operating system and drivers for
peripherals/devices, and install application software as well as to conduct testing and documentation.
B. Learning Activities
LO 1. Assemble computer hardware
Learning Content Methods Presentation Practice Feedback Resources Time
1.1 Types and parts of Lecture/Discussion Trainer
computers discusses Laptop,
types and Projector /
Multimedia parts of LED TV
systems computers Answer Compare
Motherboards Modular/ Self-paced Read Self-check answer Key 3hrs
Multimedia information 1.1-1 1.1-1 CBLM
 storage devices sheet 1.1-1 (Information
Video cards Types and sheet 1.1-1)
Sound cards parts of
Graphical user computers
interface
Disk management

1.2 Computer Lecture/Discussion Trainer

operating systems discusses Laptop,
Windows / MAC Computer Projector /
OS X /Linux operating LED TV
systems
Windows
/ MAC OS Answer Compare 2hrs
X /Linux Self-check answer Key
Modular/ Self-paced Read 1.1-2 1.1-2
information CBLM
sheet 1.1-2 (Information
Computer sheet 1.1-2)
operating
systems
Windows
/ MAC OS
X /Linux
1.3 Peripheral devices Lecture/Discussion Trainer
discusses Laptop,
peripheral Projector /
devices Answer Compare LED TV
Modular/ Self-paced Self-check answer Key
Read 1.1-3 1.1-3 CBLM 1hrs
information (Information
 sheet 1.1-3 sheet 1.1-3)
Peripheral
devices
1.4 Computer systems Lecture/Discussion Trainer
design discusses Laptop,
computer Projector /
systems LED TV
design Answer Compare
Self-check answer Key
Modular/ Self-paced Read 1.1-4 1.1-4 1hr
information CBLM
sheet 1.1-4 (Information
Computer sheet 1.1-4)
systems
design
1.5 Computer Lecture/Discussion Trainer
assembly procedures discusses Laptop,
Computer Projector /
assembly LED TV
procedures Answer Compare
Modular/ Self-paced Read Self-check answer Key
information 1.1-5 1.1-5 CBLM
sheet 1.1-5 (Information
Computer sheet 1.1-5)
assembly
procedures
 Demonstration Perform job Refer System Unit
to
sheet 1.1- performance Prepare all
5a criteria your tools:
Disassemb checklist a. Long Philip
le System 1.1-5a Screw Driver 3hrs
Unit b. Needle-nose
pliers
Trainer c. Anti-static
demonstrates Wrist Strap
Computer d. Brush
assembly e. A large level
procedures working space
Perform job Refer to System Unit
sheet 1.1- performance Prepare all
5b criteria your tools:
Assemble checklist a. Long Philip
System 1.1-5b Screw Driver
Unit b. Needle-nose
pliers
c. Anti-static
Wrist Strap
d. Brush
e. A large level
working space
LO 2. Prepare installer
2.1 Installers Lecture/Discussion Trainer
preparation and OS discusses Laptop,
installation Installers Projector /
procedures preparation LED TV
and OS
installation Answer Compare
 procedures Self-check answer Key
Modular/ Self-paced Read 2.1-1 2.1-1
information CBLM
sheet 2.1-1 (Information
Installers sheet 2.1-1)
preparation
and OS
installation
procedures 2hrs
Demonstration Trainer Perform Refer to Laptop/Comp
demonstrates task sheet performance uter
Installers 2.1-1 criteria OS installer
preparation Prepare checklist USB
and OS bootable 2.1-1 Flashdrive
installation device
procedures Optional
*External
storage for
back-up files
LO 3. Install operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices
3.1 Application and Lecture/Discussion Trainer
devices/drivers discusses Laptop,
installation Application Projector /
procedures and LED TV
devices/driver
installation Answer Compare
procedures Self-check answer Key
Modular/ Self-paced Read 3.1-1 3.1-1
information CBLM
sheet 3.1-1 (Information
Application sheet 3.1-1)
 and
devices/driver 2hrs
installation
procedures
Trainer Laptop/Comp
Demonstration demonstrates Perform Refer to uter
Application task sheet performance USB
and 3.1-1 criteria Flashdrive
devices/driver Install checklist Internet
installation application 3.1-1 connection
procedures and
devices/dri Optional
vers *External
storage for
back-up files

3.2 Desktop PC Lecture/Discussion Trainer

interface/ hook up discusses Laptop,
procedures Desktop PC Projector /
interface/ LED TV
hook up
procedures Answer Compare
Self-check answer Key
Modular/ Self-paced Read 3.1-2 3.1-2
information CBLM
sheet 1.1-4 (Information
Desktop PC sheet 3.1-2)
interface/
hook up 2hrs
procedures
 Demonstration Trainer Perform Refer to Laptop/Com
demonstrates task sheet performance puter
Desktop PC 3.1-2 Set criteria Mouse and
interface/ up new PC checklist Keyboard
hook up 3.1-2 VGA, DVI,
procedures and HDMI
Ethernet
cable
Speakers
Power supply
to a power
source
Printers
USB
Flashdrive
Zip ties
3.3 Power ON self-test Lecture/Discussion Trainer
and BIOS discusses Laptop,
configuration Power ON Projector /
procedures self-test and LED TV
BIOS
configuration Answer Compare
procedures Self-check answer Key
 Modular/ Self-paced Read 3.1-3 3.1-3
information CBLM
sheet 3.1-3 (Information 2hr
Power ON sheet 3.1-3)
self-test and
BIOS
configuration
procedures
Demonstration Trainer Perform Refer to Laptop/Comp
demonstrates task sheet performance uter
Power ON 3.1-3 criteria USB
self-test and Configure checklist Flashdrive
BIOS BIOS and 3.1-3 CD/DVD
configuration Test Power
procedures Optional
*External
storage for
back-up files
3.4 Use of Lecture/Discussion Trainer Laptop,
utilities/software discusses Projector /
Use of LED TV
utilities/softw
are
Device
drivers 1hr
Modular/ Self-paced Read
information CBLM
sheet 3.1-4 (Information
Use of sheet 3.1-4)
utilities/softw
are
 Answer Compare
Self-check answer Key
3.1-4 3.1-4
LO 4. Install application software
4.1 Application Lecture/Discussion Trainer
packages & use of discusses Laptop,
application programs Application Projector /
packages & LED TV
use of
application
programs Answer Compare
Modular/ Self-paced Read Self-check answer Key 2hr
information 4.1-1 4.1-1 CBLM
sheet 4.1-1 (Information
Application sheet 4.1-1)
packages &
use of
application
programs
4.2 Drivers/Software
update procedures Lecture/Discussion Trainer Laptop,
discusses Projector /
Drivers/Softw LED TV
are update Answer Compare
procedures Self-check answer Key
Modular/ Self-paced Read 4.1-2 4.1-2
information CBLM
sheet 4.1-2 (Information 2hr
Drivers/Soft sheet 4.1-2)
ware update
procedures
 Trainer Perform
Demonstration demonstrates task sheet Refer to Laptop/Comp
Drivers/Softw 4.1-2 performance uter
are update Install and criteria USB
procedures Update checklist Flashdrive
Drivers in 4.1-2 CD/DVD
Your PC
4.3 Application Lecture/Discussion Trainer
software license discusses Laptop,
agreements Application Projector /
software LED TV 1hr
license Answer Compare
agreements Self-check answer Key
Modular/ Self-paced Read 4.1-3 4.1-3
information CBLM
sheet 4.1-3 (Information
Application sheet 4.1-3)
software
license
agreements
LO 5. Conduct testing and documentation
5.1 Stress testing Lecture/Discussion Trainer
procedures discusses Laptop,
Stress testing Projector /
procedures Answer Compare LED TV
Modular/ Self-paced Read Self-check answer Key
information 5.1-1 5.1-1 CBLM
sheet 5.1-1 (Information
Stress sheet 5.1-1)
testing 1hr
procedures
 Demonstration Trainer Perform Refer to
demonstrates task sheet performance Laptop/Comp
Stress testing 5.1-1 Test criteria uter
procedures computer checklist
5.1-1
5.2 5S and 3Rs Lecture/Discussion Trainer Compare
environmental policies discusses 5S Answer answer Key Laptop /
and 3Rs Self-check 5.1-1 Projector
environmenta 5.1-1 1hr
l policies
Modular/ Self-paced Read
information CBLM
sheet 5.1-2 (Information
5S and 3Rs sheet 5.1-2)
environmenta
l policies

C. Assessment Plan
Written Test: Questions on installing and configure computer systems, assembling computer hardware,
installing operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices, installing the computer application
software and conduct testing and documentation.
Performance Test: In an actual installing and configure computer systems, assembling computer
hardware, installing operating system and drivers for peripherals/ devices, installing the computer
application software and conduct testing and documentation.
1. Hands-on
2. Direct observation
3. Practical Demonstration
a) Written test
 b) Observation
c) Simulation
d) Role playing

As each of the above activity is completed, the student will document the action performed (in writing and actual
demonstration) for assessment purposes.

D. Teachers Reflection

The learning process yielded a favourable result because the training facilities allowed the learners/trainees to feel
comfortable, the environment was very conducive for learning and there were sufficient training resources. The
learners/ trainees are now fit and equipped with the required skills on the competency. Based on the evaluation, 95%
of the trainees were able to perform the skills and tasks needed in the competency and 5% was not yet competent.

Prepared by:

Lady Dianne G. Brucal

Trainer