Comptia A+ Trainer at London IT Training, London, Short-Term, £Hourly Rate

Duration not stated

Contract Description

20th to 2rd January

27th to 30th January

6 days

Mon to Thurs 10 to 2pm UK time

Syllabus Hardware

  • Given a scenario, configure settings and use BIOS/UEFI tools on a PC
  • Explain the importance of motherboard components, their purpose, and properties
  • Compare and contrast various RAM types and their features
  • Install and configure PC expansion cards
  • Install and configure storage devices and use appropriate media
  • Install various types of CPUs and apply the appropriate cooling method
  • Compare and contrast various PC connection interfaces, their characteristics and purpose
  • Install a power supply based on given specification
  • Given a scenario, select the appropriate components for a custom PC configuration, to meet customer specifications
  • Compare and contrast types of display devices and their features
  • Identify common PC connector types and associated cables
  • Install and configure a common peripheral device

Networking

  • Identify the various types of network cables and connectors
  • Compare and contrast the characteristics of connectors and cabling
  • Explain the properties and characteristics of TCP/IP
  • Explain common TCP and UDP ports, protocols, and their purpose
  • Compare and contrast various WiFi networking standards and encryption types
  • Given a scenario, install and configure SOHO wireless/wired router and apply appropriate settings
  • Compare and contrast Internet connection types, network types, and their features
  • Compare and contrast network architecture devices, their functions, and feature

Mobile Devices

  • Install and configure laptop hardware and component
  • Explain the function of components within the display of a laptop
  • Given a scenario, use appropriate laptop features
  • Explain the characteristics of various types of other mobile devices
  • Compare and contrast accessories & ports of other mobile devices

Hardware & Networking Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshoot and repair common mobile device issues while adhering to the appropriate procedures
  • Troubleshoot common problems related to motherboards, RAM, CPU and power with appropriate tools
  • Troubleshoot hard drives and RAID arrays with appropriate tools
  • Troubleshoot common video, projector and display issues

Virtualization & Cloud Computing

  • Comparing and Contract cloud computing concepts.
  • Set up and configure client-side virtualization.

Windows Operating System

  • Compare and contrast various features and requirements of Microsoft Operating Systems (Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 8.1)
  • Given a scenario, install Windows PC operating systems using appropriate methods
  • Given a situation, apply proper Microsoft command-line tools
  • Given a scenario, use relevant Microsoft operating system features and tools
  • Perform standard preventive maintenance procedures using the necessary Windows OS tools
  • Given a situation, use Windows Control Panel utilities.
  • Identify common features and functionality of the Mac OS and Linux operating systems
  • Given a scenario, setup and use client-side virtualization
  • Identify basic cloud concepts
  • Summarize the properties and purpose of services provided by networked hosts
  • Identify the basic features of mobile operating systems
  • Install and configure basic mobile device network connectivity and email
  • Summarize methods and data related to mobile device synchronization

Security

  • Identify common security threats and vulnerabilities
  • Compare and contrast conventional prevention methods
  • Compare and contrast differences of basic Windows OS security settings
  • Given a scenario, deploy and enforce security best practices to secure a workstation
  • Compare and contrast various methods for securing mobile devices
  • Given a situation, use appropriate data destruction and disposal method
  • Given a scenario, secure SOHO wireless and wired networks

Software Troubleshooting

  • Troubleshoot PC operating system problems with appropriate tools
  • Troubleshoot common PC security issues with proper tools and best practice
  • Troubleshoot common mobile OS and application issues or application security issues with appropriate tools
  • Troubleshoot common mobile OS and application security issues with proper tools

Operational Procedures

  • Given a scenario, use appropriate safety procedures
  • Demonstrate proper communication techniques and professionalism
  • Given a scenario, explain the troubleshooting theory

Job Types: Part-time, Freelance

Pay: £15.00-£18.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 36 per week

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Application question(s):

  • Experience in Comptia A+ or related field?

Education:

  • Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

  • Tutoring: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 20/01/2025