AppleCare Hardware Repair Exam Prep

This award is not eligible for Financial Aid

The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in AppleCare Hardware Repair Exam Prep prepares students to perform troubleshooting and repair of devices and computer models currently supported by Apple. Upon successful completion, students will have the opportunity to become certified in the Global Service Exchange (GSX) using Apple Technical Learning Administration System (ATLAS), the Apple learning management system. The CCL in AppleCare Hardware Repair Exam Prep prepares students to take the AppleCare Hardware Certification exams.

This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.

Details

Offered At
Mesa
Field of Interest
Computer and Information Technology
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
AppleCare Hardware Repair Exam Prep (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5341N
Total credits required
6
Catalog Year
2024-2025
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Notes

This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

  1. Describe common hardware components and uses of Mac computer models and iOS devices.
  2. Demonstrate the ability to use GSX to process Apple warranty, order parts, look up details of any Apple device brought in for service and initiate diagnostics.
  3. Explain the integration of hardware and software in Apple-computer architectures.
  4. Diagnose the nature of a problem whether hardware, software, security, privacy, network connectivity or education-related.
  5. Demonstrate troubleshooting in Apple-specific computer and device systems.
  6. Demonstrate preventive maintenance for Apple-specific computer and device systems.
  7. Perform repairs on Apple-specific computer and device systems.
  8. Perform diagnostics for Apple-specific computer and device systems.
  9. Repair system security and privacy issues for Apple-specific computer and device systems.
  10. Employ industry-recognized safety procedures throughout the repair process.
  11. Demonstrate troubleshooting network and permission issues.

Successful completion of this certificate may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Arizona-based wages* for this certificate. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

Computer User Support Specialists

$55,190

Computer, Automated Teller, and Office Machine Repairers

$39,070

There are additional career opportunities associated with this certificate that do not have occupational data available for Arizona at this time. These occupations are listed below:
  • Computer Occupations, All Other
* Career and wage information provided by Pipeline AZ using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources. Sources

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

  • Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Degree Progress Report Tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
  • The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
  • Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
  • Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number Course Name Requisites Notes Credits
BPC260 AppleCare Exam Prep: iOS Device Repair 3
BPC262 AppleCare Exam Prep: Mac Computer Models Repair 3
Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

This certificate is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm11?id=185547).

At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate and current information about our degree and certificate offerings. Due to the dynamic nature of the curriculum process, course and program information is subject to change. As a result, the course list associated with this degree or certificate on this site does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.