12ELEC

Level 2 Electronics

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Mr F. Versteegen.


This course combines hands on work and theory.
Students will learn how the basic electronic components work and what they do in a circuit; They use a multi-meter; They understand markings and ratings of components;
They draw component layout diagrams; They etch PCB's and solder the components on. 

This knowledge is used to design electronic circuits and build them into finished products.



Recommended Prior Learning

Reasonable success in Level 1 Science and Maths, or at the discretion of the HOD/ TIC.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Approximately $50.00. We are grateful to families making voluntary payments to assist with course specific costs.

Pathway

This course could lead to a career as an electrician, or electronics engineer, either as a Trade, or at Uni.

Assessment Information

The assessments for this course will be Unit Standards, which will be chopped up in smaller Outcomes. These will be assessed once the student is ready for it.

Credit Information

You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.

Total Credits Available: 24 credits.
Internally Assessed Credits: 24 credits.

Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 18239 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and measurements for electronics
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18240 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18241 v8
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 5
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18242 v8
NZQA Info
Construct a simple printed circuit
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 18243 v8
NZQA Info
Construct a simple electronic product from a supplied circuit schematic
Level: 2
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 24
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0