Hardware fundamentals

• Computer organization: Covers the architecture of a computer system, including the processor, motherboard, memory, ports, and expansion slots.
• Assembly and disassembly: Includes hands-on practice in assembling and taking apart a PC. This involves identifying and handling components such as the motherboard, processor, RAM, and storage drives.
• Storage devices: Explores different types of storage, including hard disk drives (HDDs), solid-state drives (SSDs), and optical drives (CD/DVD/Blu-ray). This also covers topics like partitioning and file systems (e.g., FAT, NTFS).
• Input/Output (I/O) devices: Teaches the operation and installation of common I/O devices like keyboards, mice, printers, and scanners.
• Power supply (SMPS): Focuses on the function, types, and troubleshooting of a PC's power supply unit.
• PC maintenance and troubleshooting: Provides techniques for general maintenance, debugging, and resolving common hardware problems, including safe handling precautions for electrostatic discharge (ESD). 

Networking concepts

• Network essentials: Introduces the fundamental concepts and terminology of computer networking, including common network types like Local Area Networks (LAN), Wide Area Networks (WAN), and Metropolitan Area Networks (MAN).
• Network models: Explains the different layers of the OSI and TCP/IP networking models.
• Network topologies: Covers various network layouts, including bus, star, ring, and mesh topologies.
• Communication media: Explores the different wired and wireless transmission mediums used in networking, such as coaxial cable, twisted-pair cable, fiber optics, and Wi-Fi.
• Networking devices: Describes the function of key networking hardware, including hubs, switches, routers, and modems. 

Software and operating systems

• Operating system installation: Teaches how to install, configure, and manage different operating systems, including Windows and Linux.
• System administration: Covers tasks related to user accounts, file management, and system updates within an operating system.
• Device drivers: Explains how to install and update device drivers for various hardware components.
• Data backup and recovery: Includes strategies and tools for backing up and restoring data.
• Antivirus and security: Covers the identification, prevention, and removal of malware, as well as the use of antivirus programs. 

Network configuration and administration

• TCP/IP configuration: Teaches how to set up IP addresses, subnet masks, and configure the TCP/IP protocol.
• File and resource sharing: Covers how to share files, folders, and printers over a network.
• Network management and security: Explores basic network security principles, including an introduction to firewalls.
• Network commands: Familiarizes students with basic command-line utilities for network troubleshooting, such as ping and ipconfig. 

Practical application

• Hands-on labs and practical work are a crucial part of the curriculum. These sessions involve assembling a PC, creating network cables, configuring network devices, and troubleshooting common problems.