About the competition - Hardware and Software

Competitors will be presented with a variety of hardware components: (storage, wireless, peripherals, RAM, graphics, cables, and switch etc.) and Microsoft Client (XP, Vista), server (2003, 2008) and application software (Office 2003, Office 2007). It will be your job to configure the hardware and software to meet customer requirements.

This will involve setting up a Client/Server network with a domain controller.

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Entry Levels: Advanced

Entry Deadline: 09 April 2009

Entry Type: Individual competitors

Competition Type: Live

Who can enter?

This competition is intended for those undertaking a relevant Information Computer Technology programme of study or training at level 3 (advanced, equivalent to S/NVQ/BTEC/AVCE ICT, ITSST, IT Essentials (A+) or Microsoft Official Curriculum).

How many can enter?

Up to three competitors per organisation.

Assessment criteria

Hardware installation
Software installation
Hardware configuration
Software configuration
Troubleshooting
Health and Safety

Competition structure

Stage one: enter online between 7 January – 9 April 2009.

Stage two: submit screening test.

Stage three: competitors that meet the required standard will be invited to participate in a live heat.

Stage four: highest scoring competitors across all heats will be invited to compete at the UK final.

Further information

For general information about competitions please contact:

WorldSkills UK contact centre 0800 612 0742 or email worldskillsuk@ukskills.org.uk

Live competitions may be subject to a non-attendance fee. Please read the Competition Rules to find out more.

Further opportunities

There is a City & Guilds qualification available for this competition.

Competition partners

The competition is organised by UK Skills in association with Jen Bell of Northumberland College and Brian Proctor of Barnfield College.

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