Computer & Network Training Course

Computer & Network Training Course - Summary

This course is designed for students with an interest in technology who wish to enhance their technical skill sets by hands on experience with electronics. Also beneficial for students considering a career in technology and wondering which area will offer them the best career options.

Module #1 Computer & Network Training Course Classroom (45 Minutes)

• Covers the history of the Computer from the Abacus to modern cloud computing
• The different careers related to computing and which are the key employers in the tech sector in Ireland.

Module #2 Computer & Network Training - Building a PC (45 Minutes)

• This course looks at the workhorse of the computing industry, the humble PC and the component parts which make it up. The course allows students to dismantle and reassemble a PC and learn how to upgrade RAM, add a new graphics card and whats involved in changing a hard drive or main processor.

Module #3 Computer & Network Training - Computer Networks (45 Minutes)

• Hands on experience of building a computer network to be used in an office - utilizing desktop switch and CAT6 cables.
• How to use Access points, Bridges and 4G modems to build wireless networks.

Lunch (45 Minutes)

• Finish with Lunch in the SOLAS Food Court with pizza for students and a choice from menu for school teachers included as part of the course package

Course Key points

• Group Size: We can cater for group sizes from 25 to 120 (Under 25 on request)
• Cost: Course costs from €20 per student depending on Group size

Format of the Day

• See below a typical timeline for the running of courses depending on whether students are attending 1 or 2 courses in a single day. Note we are flexible on start and finish times and can start courses from 8.30am onwards to suit bus pickup times.
• Single Course: Arrive 10:50am, Course 11-1.15pm, Lunch, Depart 1.55pm
• 2 Courses: Arrive 9am, Course #1 9-11.15am, Lunch, Course #2 12.00 - 2.15pm, Depart

Relevant 2nd Level Subjects

• This course is relevant to a number of Second Level subjects including
  • Computer Science
  • Mathematics
  • Science subjects
  • Career Guidance

Transport Options

SOLAS Education is easily accessible by road or rail

• BUS: Just 8km from Junction 14 on M7 Dublin to Cork & Limerick Motorway
• Train: is an easy and safe 1km walk from the Portarlington train station and has links to:
  • Dublin: 42 minutes, 34 trains daily each way, Return €6 per student
  • Roscommon: 69 minutes: 6 trains daily each way, Return €7.50 per student
  • Limerick: 92 minutes, 14 trains daily each way, Return €8 per student
  • Cork: 2 hours 9 minutes, 15 trains daily each way, Return €8 per student
  • Thurles: 48 minutes, 14 trains daily each way, Return €7 per student
  • Newbridge: 23 minutes, 29 trains daily each way, Return €5 per student
  • Athlone: 41 minutes, 18 trains daily each way, Return €6 per student