Southville 5-A Integrated National High School

BUDGET OF WORK IN GRADE 9 – COMPUTER SYSTEMS SERVICING

CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES DURATION

Introduction
1. Basic concepts in computer systems The learners…
servicing 1. Explain basic concepts in computer systems servicing
2. Relevance of the course 2. Discuss the relevance of the course
3. Career opportunities 3. Explore career opportunities in computer systems servicing
PERSONAL ENTREPRENEURIAL COMPETENCIES – PECS
1. Assessment of Personal Competencies and
Skills (PECs) vis-à-vis PECs of a practicing LO 1. Recognize Personal Entrepreneurial Competencies and Skills
entrepreneur/ employee (PECs) needed in computer systems servicing
1.1 Characteristics 1.1 Compare one’s PECs with those of a practitioner/ entrepreneur
1.2 Attributes 1.2 Align one’s PECs with those of a practitioner/ entrepreneur
1.3 Lifestyle 1.3 Assess one’s PECs
1.4 Skills 1.4 Assess practitioner’s PECs
1.5 Traits
2. Analysis of PECs compared to those of a
practitioner
3. Align one’s PECs based on the results of the
assessment

LO 2. Develop and strengthen personal competencies and skills

1. Strengthening and developing further (PECs) needed in computer systems servicing
one’s PECs 2.1 Identify areas for improvement, development and growth
2.2 Align one’s PECs according to his/her business/career choice
2.3 Create a plan of action that ensures success of his/her business/career
choice tools and equipment
ENVIRONMENT AND MARKET (EM)
Market (Town)
LO 1. Recognize and understand the market in computer systems
1. Key concepts of market
2. Players in the market (competitors) servicing
3. Products & services available in the market 1.1 Identify the players/ competitors within the town
4. Preventive maintenance technique and 1.2 Identify the different products/services available in the market
procedure corrective

Market (customer)
1. Key concepts in identifying and LO 2. Recognize the potential customer/ market in computer
understanding the consumer systems servicing
2. Consumer analysis through: 2.1 Profile potential customers
2.1 Observation 2.2 Identify the customer’s needs and wants through consumer analysis
2.2 Interviews 2.3 Conduct consumer/market analysis
2.3 Focus group discussion (FGD)
2.4 Survey

1. Generating business ideas

1.1 Key concepts in generating business LO 3. Create new business ideas in computer systems servicing by
ideas using various techniques
3.1 Explore ways of generating business ideas from ones’ own
1.2 Knowledge, skills, passions, and interests
characteristics/attributes
1.3 New applications 3.2 Generate business ideas using product innovation from irritants,
1.4 Irritants trends, and emerging needs
1.5 Striking ideas (new concepts) 3.3 Generate business ideas using Serendipity Walk
1.6 Serendipity Walk

LO 4. Develop a product/service in computer systems servicing

1. Product development 4.1 Identify what is of “value” to the customer
2. Key concepts in developing a product 4.2 Identify the customer
3. Finding Value 4.3 Explain what makes a product unique and competitive
4. Innovation 4.4 Apply creativity and innovative techniques to develop marketable
4.1 Unique Selling Proposition (USP) product
4.5 Employ a USP to the product/service
1. Selecting business idea LO 5. Select a business idea based on the criteria and techniques
2. Key concepts in selecting a business idea set
2.1 Criteria Techniques 5.1 Enumerate various criteria and steps in selecting a business idea
5.2 Apply the criteria/steps in selecting a viable business idea
5.3 Determine a business idea based on the criteria/techniques set

1. Branding LO 6. Develop a brand for the product

6.1 Identify the benefits of having a good brand
6.2 Enumerate recognizable brands in the town/province
6.3 Enumerate criteria for developing a brand
6.4 Generate a clear appeal

FIRST QUARTER
COMMON COMPETENCIES
LESSON 1: APPLYING QUALITY STANDARDS (AQS)
Work order and standard operating procedures
Specification of materials and components LO 1. Assess quality of received materials WEEK 1
- Wires 1.1 Obtain work instruction in accordance with standard operating
- Cables procedures
- Electrical tape Components 1.2 Check the received materials against workplace standards and
- Resistors specifications
- Capacitors 1.3 Identify and isolate faulty materials related to work
- Integrated circuits 1.4 Record and/ or report defects and any identified causes to the
- Diodes supervisor concerned in accordance with workplace procedures
- Transistor 1.5 Replace faulty materials in accordance with workplace procedures
Faults - Factory defects
- Nonconformity to specifications
- Nonconformity to government standards
and PECs, environmental code
- Safety defects
Recording and reporting procedures
- Parts identification
- Component identification

LO 2. Assess own work

 Related documents 2.1 Identify and use documentation relative to quality within the prescribe
- Service manuals standard
- Operations manual 2.2 Check completed work against workplace standards relevant to the task WEEK 2
- Certifications undertaken
- Type approval certificates 2.3 Identify and isolate errors
Quality standards on 2.4 Record information on the quality and other indicators of production
- Materials performance in accordance with workplace procedures
- Component parts 2.5 Document and report cases of deviations from specific quality standards
- Final product in accordance with the workplace’s procedures
- Product production
Checking process
- Quality controlling
- Quality assurance
Records and documents
- Organization work procedures
- Manufacturers instruction manual
- Forms

Process improvement procedure

Monitoring performance operation LO 3. Engage in quality improvement WEEK 3
- Customer satisfaction 3.1 Participate process improvement procedures in relative to workplace
- Customer feedback form assignment
- Co-workers feedback 3.2 Carry out work in accordance with process improvement procedures
- Supervisors rating sheet 3.3 Monitor performance of operation or quality of product of service to
- Suppliers feedback ensure customer satisfaction
Checking quality output procedures

LESSON 2: PERFORMING COMPUTER OPERATIONS (PCO)

Task identification LO 1. Plan and prepare for task to be undertaken WEEK 3 – 4
- Planning - Preparing 1.1 Determine requirements of task in accordance with the required output
Operational health and safety (OHS) guidelines 1.2 Select appropriate hardware and software according to task assigned
and procedures and required outcome
Computer hardware 1.3 Plan a task to ensure that OHS guidelines and procedures are followed
- Keyboard - Mouse 1.4 Follow client-specific guidelines and procedures
- Hard drives - Monitor 1.5 Apply required data security guidelines in accordance with existing
- System Unit procedures
Computer application software
Types of program/ application software WEEK 4 – 5
- word processing - web browsers LO 2. Input data into computer
- internet 2.1 Enter the data into the computer using appropriate program/application
Data processing in accordance with company procedures
Checking and saving information 2.2 Check the accuracy of information and save the information in
Storage devices accordance with standard operating procedures
- primary - secondary 2.3 Store inputted data is in storage media according to requirements
Work Ergonomic 2.4 Perform work within ergonomic guidelines

Desktop icons LO 3. Access information using computer WEEK 5 -6

- Directories ‘ 3.1 Select correct program/application based on job requirements
- Files and folders 3.2 Access program/application containing the information required
- Recycle bin according to company procedures
Keyboard techniques 3.3 Select, open, and close desktop for navigation purposes
- Proper handling - Shortcut keys 3.4 Carry out keyboard techniques in line with OHS requirements
Keyboard care and maintenance

LO 4. Produce output/ data using computer system

Computer application software 4.1 Process entered data using appropriate software commands WEEK 6
Computer peripherals 4.2 Print out data as required using computer hardware /peripheral devices
- Printer in accordance with standard operating procedures
Storage devices 4.3 Transfer files and data between compatible systems using computer
software, hardware/peripheral devices in accordance with standard
operating procedures

Requirements for Internet search LO 5. Use basic functions of a www- browser to locate information WEEK 7 – 8
- browsers 5.1 Establish information requirements for internet search
- URL 5.2 Launch browser
- search engine 5.3 Load search engine
- bookmark 5.4 Enter appropriate search criteria/or URL of site
- link 5.5 Follow relevant links to locate required information
5.6 Bookmark useful pages and print as required
 Computer maintenance
- Disk cleanup - Checking disk errors LO 6. Maintain computer equipment and systems WEEK 9 – 10
- Replacement of consumables 6.1 Implement procedures for ensuring security of data, including regular
- Dusting the external and internal part of the backups and virus checks in accordance with standard operating procedures
computer 6.2 Implement basic file maintenance procedures in line with the standards
File maintenance operating procedures
- Backing up files - Deleting unwanted files
- Updating antivirus database/using more
appropriate anti-virus program

SECOND QUARTER
LESSON 3: PERFORMING MENSURATION AND CALCULATION (PMC)
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES DURATION

Types of components and objects to be LO 1. Select measuring instruments WEEK 11 – 12

measured: 1.1 Identify object/s or component to be measured
- Memory - Data storage capacity 1.2 Obtain correct specifications from relevant source
- Processor - Video card 1.3 Select measuring tools in line with job requirements
Correct specifications from relevant sources
Measuring tools

Types of measuring instruments and their uses LO 2. Carry out measurements and calculation WEEK 12 – 14
Safe handling procedures in using measuring 2.1 Select appropriate measuring instrument to achieve required outcome
instruments 2.2 Obtain accurate measurements for job
Four fundamental operation of mathematics 2.3 Perform calculation needed to complete task using the four
Formula for volume, area, perimeter, and other mathematical fundamental operations addition (+), subtraction (-),
geometric figures multiplication (x), and division (÷)
Conversion and calculation 2.4 Use calculation involving fractions, percentages and mixed numbers to
- Capacity and speed complete workplace tasks
- Memory - Data storage 2.5 Self-check and correct numerical computation for accuracy
- Processor - Video card 2.6 Read instruments to the limit of accuracy of the tool
bit/byte/MB/GB/TB
 Maintenance of measuring instruments LO 3. Maintain measuring instruments WEEK 15 – 16
- 5S - Lubrication 3.1 Ensure proper handling of measuring instruments to avoid damage and
- Cleaning - Storage clean it before and after using
Proper storage of instruments 3.2 Identify tasks to be undertaken for proper storage of instruments
according to manufacturer’s specifications and standard operating
procedures

LESSON 4: PREPARING AND INTERPRETING TECHNICAL DRAWING (PITD)

Basic symbols LO 1. Identify different kinds of technical drawings WEEK 16 – 17
Basic elements 1.1 Select correct technical drawing in accordance with the job requirement
- Schematic diagram - Charts 1.2 Segregate technical drawings in accordance with the types and kinds of
- Block diagrams - Layout plans drawings
- Loop diagram

Technical drawing LO 2. Interpret technical drawing WEEK 17 – 18

- Components, assemblies, or objects - 2.1 Recognize components, assemblies, or objects as required
Dimensions 2.2 Identify dimensions of the key features of the objects depicted in the
- Symbols drawing
Job requirements or equipment for drawing in 2.3 Identify and interpret symbols used in the drawing
accordance with standard operating procedures 2.4 Check and validate drawing against job requirements or equipment in
accordance with standard operating procedures

Electrical/ Electronic Schematic LO 3. Prepare/ make changes to electrical/ electronic schematics WEEK 18 – 19
Schematic drawing and drawings
3.1 Draw and identify correctly electrical/ electronic schematic
3.2 Identify correct drawing; select and use equipment in accordance with
job requirements
 Care and maintenance of technical drawing LO 4. Store technical drawings and equipment/ instruments WEEK 20
equipment/ instruments 4.1 Identify tasks to be undertaken for care and maintenance of drawings
Inventory of technical drawings according to company procedures
Proper storage of instruments 4.2 Record technical drawings and prepare an inventory in accordance with
company procedures
4.3 identify tasks to be undertaken for proper storage of instruments
according to company procedures

THIRD QUARTER
LESSON 5: USING HAND TOOLS (UHT)
CONTENT LEARNING COMPETENCIES DURATION

Identifying and selecting different types and LO 1. Plan and prepare for tasks to be undertaken WEEK 21
uses of hand tools 1.1 Identify tasks to be undertaken properly
Uses of different hand tools. 1.2 Identify and select appropriate hand tools according to the task
requirements

Checking of hand tools LO 2. Prepare hand tools WEEK 22

Identifying unsafe or faulty tools 2.1 Check appropriate hand tools for proper operation and safety
2.2 Identify and mark unsafe or faulty tools for repair according to standard
company procedure

Operating hand tools LO 3. Use appropriate hand tools and test equipment WEEK 23
Safety procedures using handling tools 3.1 Use tools according to tasks undertaken.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) 3.2 Observe all safety procedures in using tools at all times and use
Documentation process appropriate PPE
3.3 Report malfunctions, unplanned or unusual events to the supervisor
 Maintenance of hand tools LO 4. Maintain hand tools WEEK 24
- Cleaning - Lubricating 4.1 Do not drop tools to avoid damage; carry out routine maintenance of
- Tightening - Tools repairs tools according to standard operational procedures, principles, and
- Adjusting using correct procedures techniques
- Sharpening 4.2 Store tools safely in appropriate locations in accordance with
Storing of hand tools manufacturer’s specifications or standard operating procedures

LESSON 6: TERMINATING AND CONNECTING ELECTRICAL WIRING AND ELECTRONICS CIRCUIT (TCEW)
Material specification - Assorted wires and LO 1. Plan and prepare for termination/ connection of electrical WEEK 25 – 26
cables wiring/ electronics circuits
Task requirements 1.1 Check materials according to specifications and tasks
- Splicing - Jointing - Soldering 1.2 Select appropriate tools and equipment according to task requirements
• Tools and equipment 1.3 Follow planned task to ensure OHS guidelines and procedure
- Pliers - Cutters 1.4 Prepare electrical wiring/electronics circuits correctly for
- Screw driver - Soldering gun connecting/terminating in accordance with instruction and work site
– Multi-tester procedures
• OH&S guidelines and procedures
Electrical wiring diagram
Electronics kit

OHS procedures LO 2: Terminate/connect electrical wiring/ electronic circuits WEEK 27 - 29

- Safety procedure in using tools 2.1 Observe safety procedures in using tools and use appropriate personal
- Appropriate PPE protective equipment at all times
Methods in termination and connections 2.2 Identify the tasks to be undertaken to work safely in accordance with
according to job specification the workplace and standard procedures
- Clamping - Pin connection 2.3 Use appropriate range of methods in termination/connection in
- Soldered joints - Plugs accordance to specifications, manufacturer’s requirements, and safety
Proper procedures in adjusting accessories 2.4 Follow correct sequence of operation
- Brackets - Clamps 2.5 Adjust used accessories
Confirmation of termination/ connection in 2.6 Confirm termination/connection in accordance with job specification
accordance with the job specification
 Proper procedure in conducting testing of LO 3: Test termination/connections of electrical wiring/electronics WEEK 29 - 30
termination/connection of electrical circuits
wiring/electronics circuits 3.1 Conduct complete testing of termination/connection of electrical
Proper procedure in checking wirings and wiring/electronics circuits in compliance with specifications and regulations
circuits using specified testing procedures using appropriate procedures and equipment
Protocol in responding to unplanned conditions 3.2 Check wirings and circuits using specified testing procedures
3.3 Respond to unplanned events or conditions in accordance with
established procedures

FOURTH QUARTER
LESSON 7: TESTING ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS (TEC)
Work instructions LO 1: Determine criteria for testing electronics components WEEK 31 - 33
Job order 1.1 Obtain and clarify work instructions based on job order or client
Work coordination process requirements
Documentations and interpretations of 1.2 Consult responsible person for effective and proper work coordination
data/testing criteria 1.3 Obtain and interpret data sheets/application notes based on
Testing criteria manufacturer’s specifications
- Controls - Effectiveness 1.4 Define testing criteria to ensure that components meet technical and
- Efficiency - Bug detection quality requirements
- Functionality, including flow 1.5 Document and communicate testing criteria to relevant personnel
- Interoperability - Performance
- Reliability - Operating parameters

Testing methods for electronic components LO 2: Plan an approach for components testing WEEK 33 - 35
- Automated - Debugging 2.1 Identify various testing methods based on types of electronic
- Inspection - Platform testing components
- Prototyping 2.2 Determine characteristics and appropriateness of testing methods to be
Testing strategies for electronic components used during development and on completion
- Passive testing - Dynamic testing 2.3 Consider/select testing methods in relation to appropriate testing
- In-circuit testing strategy
Procedure in checking and testing operation in 2.4 Develop plan for testing components at specified points during
accordance with established procedures development and on completion
2.5 Prepare and check required test and measuring instruments and tools in
Records systems accordance with established procedures
- metadata that includes: 2.6 Establish records system to document testing results, including
o description of fault problems and faults
o identification of code
o user responses o written or verbal
comments
o quantitative data o remedial action taken
o retest result
o date
o tester's details
- questionnaire
- survey

Component testing process evaluation LO 3: Test components WEEK 35 - 38

Component problems and faults 3.1 Apply appropriate testing methods to electronic components in
Documentation procedures accordance to technical specifications
Procedures in resolving detected problems 3.2 Detect and record problems and faults by testing
faults 3.3 Document remedial steps
3.4 Resolve detected problems and faults during testing in accordance with
agreed project or industry practice
3.5 Evaluate final products against the determined criteria
3.6 Submit to relevant personnel the documented and summarized
evaluation report of the testing process

Components of testing methods LO 4: Evaluate the testing process WEEK 38 - 40

Testing process and records 4.1 Identify testing methods that were successful based on industry
Documentation procedures standards
4.2 Evaluate testing process and records system based on standard
procedures
4.3 Document test results/findings for subsequent testing

Prepared By: Checked by: Noted by:

MARY ANN A. GARCIA PILODESCO P. ALMENDRAL MILDRED D. DINA

Subject Teacher Coordinator Principal I