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Title Repair personal computer peripherals to module level

Level 5 Credits 10

Purpose People credited with this unit standard are able to: diagnose
faults with personal computer peripherals to module level; plan
the repair of personal computer peripherals to module level;
replace faulty modules; and restore to service personal
computer peripherals.

Classification Computing > Computer Support

Available grade Achieved

Explanatory notes

1 Range
Faults include but are not limited to – mechanical, power supply, motherboard, input
and output devices, memory, operating system, cables.

2 Definitions
Peripherals refers to input, output, and storage devices e.g. monitors, keyboards,
printers, modems, scanners, external hard drives, optical drives, accessory cards.
Mechanical refers to physical components operating incorrectly – to module level.
Module level refers to hardware sub-assemblies, such as disk drives and circuit
boards that are replaceable without the use of a soldering iron.

3 Performance of all outcomes is to be carried out in accordance with organisation

standards and procedures, unless otherwise stated. Organisation standards and

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Outcomes and evidence requirements

Outcome 1

Diagnose faults with personal computer peripherals to module level.

Evidence requirements

1.1 An investigation of the fault verifies the reported symptoms, and identifies any
further symptoms.

1.2 The cause(s) of the symptoms are identified using diagnostic procedures
recommended by industry and according to the user’s requirements.

1.3 Known problems are identified using industry recommended information

sources.

Range sources may include but are not limited to – reference manual(s),
database(s), internet/intranet portal, supplier(s) staff.

Outcome 2

Plan the repair of personal computer peripherals to module level.

Evidence requirements

2.1 A review of the diagnosis identifies and explains the feasibility of the repair.

2.2 The plan outlines the strategy for repairing the fault.

2.3 A review procedure is adopted which ensures the final outcome meets user
requirements.

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3.1 The replaced module is installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

3.2 Testing demonstrates the replacement module functions according to the

manufacturer’s specifications.
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3.3 The peripheral operates according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

Outcome 4

Restore to service personal computer peripherals.

Evidence requirements

4.1 The user’s data and configuration are restored according to the repair plan.

4.2 The peripheral operates according to the manufacturer’s specifications.

4.3 The peripheral is restored to service to meet the requirements of the user.

Replacement information This unit standard and unit standard 6873 were replaced
by unit standard 29817.

This unit standard is expiring. Assessment against the standard must take place by
the last date for assessment set out below.

Status information and last date for assessment for superseded versions
Process Version Date Last Date for Assessment
Registration 1 8 July 1996 31 December 2013
Revision 2 28 November 2000 31 December 2013
Review 3 19 March 2010 31 December 2015
Rollover and
4 19 September 2013 31 December 2019
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Review 5 19 January 2017 31 December 2019

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Requirements for consent to assess and an outline of the moderation system that applies
to this standard are outlined in the Consent and Moderation Requirements (CMR). The
CMR also includes useful information about special requirements for organisations wishing
to develop education and training programmes, such as minimum qualifications for tutors
and assessors, and special resource requirements.

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