Computer Repair & Maintenance (A+)
St. Charles Community College's A+ Computer Repair and Maintenance program consists of one class (CPT 107). This class will help to prepare you for the A+ certification. You'll learn how to repair, build, maintain, troubleshoot, and configure PCs.
Training is comprised of one 5-hour class per week for one semester. Evening classes meet from 5:30-10 p.m. one evening per week. The class is worth 5 credit hours. Summer sessions meet twice as often.
We accept transfer credits, work experience, or certain industry certifications in lieu of prerequisite classes - based on a student’s experience or knowledge.
Open enrollment for the A+ class occurs at the beginning of each semester (Fall, Spring, and Summer) on a first-come, first-serve basis. Summer sessions meet more often in a condensed format over an 8-week period.
This class is highly recommended for anyone wishing to learn more about computer hardware and maintenance. It is also highly recommended for any student in any of the networking programs that does not already know how to take a computer apart and repair it.
You will take computers apart in class, so a computer toolkit with an anti-static wrist band will be required in addition to a textbook and lab manual. The class number is CPT 107: A+ (Computer Repair and Maintenance).
Classes fill up quickly. Students register on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is suggested that you register as soon as registration opens up each semester. Spring registration usually begins in late October; Fall registration usually begins in early April. Check with the Admissions office for the exact dates.
Getting Started
Unless you've already taken CPT 115 and CPT 106, you'll need to come by to discuss a waiver of prerequisites. Many times a waiver is granted. Just drop Mike an email at mfuszner@stchas.edu to set up a time to stop by. You'll have a chance to talk about your background and experience, goals, take a brief tour, and prepare to sign-up for classes if it's the right thing for you.
Sufficient enrollment is required to run a class. Classes meet once per week. Evening classes usually meet from 5:30 to 10:00 p.m. Classes are lab-intensive.
Students should plan on five hours per week in class, and several hours outside of class reviewing the curriculum and completing any labs not finished within class.
Some classes fill up quickly. Students register on a first-come, first-serve basis. It is suggested that you register as soon as registration opens up each semester. Spring registration usually begins in late October; Fall registration usually begins in early April.
Computer Repair (A+) 