Electronics - Level 1

ELT1
Course Description

Teacher in Charge: 1689321

The study of electronics, both theory and practical.
•Skills eg soldering, using a multimeter, circuit construction
•Knowledge of electrical circuits, electrical components, electronic systems, simple calculations

Course Overview

Term 1
Soldering
Atomic Principles(achievement standard)

Term 2
Magnets (Unit Standard)
Components (Unit Standard)

Term 3
Electricity and Magnetism (Achievement Standard)
Programming (Achievement Standard)

Term 4
Capacitors and diodes (unit standard

Pathway

Agricultural and Horticultural Science - Level 2, Electronics - Level 2, Science - Level 2 (internally assessed)

Prerequisites

Open Entry but preference will be given to those who have passed their end of year examinations at Year 10 or those who were successful in passing Year 10 electronics.

Credit Information
Assessment
Level
 Internal or
External
Credits
 L1 Literacy Credits UE Literacy Credits Numeracy Credits
U.S. 5909 v5 Explain basic atomic principles as applied to the electrotechnology industry
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
1
I
1
U.S. 5911 v5 Explain basic magnetism and electromagnetism as applied to the electrotechnology industry
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
1
I
1
U.S. 6626 v6 Demonstrate knowledge of electrical and electronic components
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
3
U.S. 15846 v5 Demonstrate knowledge of capacitors and semiconductor diodes
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
3
U.S. 15849 v6 Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
2
I
2
A.S. 90941 v3 Science 1.2 - Investigate implications of electricity and magnetism for everyday life
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
1
I
4
Y
A.S. 91881 v1 Digital Technologies 1.5 - Develop an electronics outcome
Assessments:
Term: , Week:
1
I
6
Y
Total Credits
20
6
0
4

Total Credits Available: 20 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 20 credits.

Disclaimer

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