Computer Technology & Repair Model

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Engineering & Design

Unit Originally Created By: Mike Morris

Safety and Enviromental Issues

Part of Course: Computer Technology & Repair Model

Unit Overview / Details

This unit covers safety in the classroom and how to safely use computer hardware to protect the student and the hardware,

Instructional Hours

Classroom
6 Hours

Content / Concepts

  • Introduction, registration, orientation
  • General safety practices
  • Electrical safety
  • ESD practices and hardware handling

Lessons in this Unit

  • General Computer Safety Lesson

    This lesson will cover the rules for working in a computer lab classroom, ergonomics, and internet safety.  Students will create safety poster on various topics which will eventually be displayed in the room.  This lesson would be done the first week of class, before students begin working on computer equipment.

    Class Time
    2 - 3 Days
  • Computer Hardware Safety

    This lesson prepares students to work on computer hardware inside the classroom lab.  The lesson stresses the importance of putting safety first.

    Classroom
    2 Days
  • Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) Lesson

    Describe what (ESD) is and why it is important to a computer technician.
    Describe the damage that can be caused by ESD to electrical and computer components.
    Describe ways of preventing or eliminating ESD.
    Describe and/or demonstrate effective ESD Workstation Components.

    Classroom
    120 Minutes