Level 1 Electronics
Course Description
Teacher in Charge: Mr M. Li.
The world is increasingly "electronic", as the fast-evolving technology and its application continue to remodel our future society. Imagine what it will be like in 10 years time! “Science citizen” will play an active role in modern society, so you must be prepared for it. The Year 11 Electronics course provides a pathway of higher level learning related to Electronics and Electricity. It also caters to the interests of building electronic circuits and programming an integrated circuit. The course offers four Unit Standards and one Achievement Standard, which combine both theoretical and practical learning targets. The wide range of learning targets allow the students to develop an understanding of the basic electrical principles and concepts used in Electronics and will involve a large amount of prototyping on breadboard and soldering. Other topics covered include a knowledge of the various components used and the interaction between components in several electronic projects. Past students find the course interesting and challenging. Students who are equipped with a strong work ethic and keen to learn hands-on skills will enjoy the practical projects which reinforce the theory in Physics. The topics covered will prepare the students for Electronics in Years 12 and enhance their learning in related subjects.
Course Overview
Term 1
US5911 - magnetism theory and application
US15849 - soldering skills
US18242 - Soldering project
Term 2
US18242 continued
US18240 - circuit components and theories
Term 3
AS91357 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype
Term 4
AS91357 continued
Recommended Prior Learning
Electricity and Magnetism of Year 10 Science
Pathway
This course will naturally lead on to the Level 2 ELectronic course that will be offered from 2022 (assuming sufficient student interest). This course will help students for towards a career as an electrician or electrical related industries.
Credit Information
You will be assessed in this course through all or a selection of the standards listed below.
External
NZQA Info
Explain basic magnetism and electromagnetism as applied to the electrotechnology industry
NZQA Info
Perform manual soldering and de-soldering procedures for electrotechnology work
NZQA Info
Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components
NZQA Info
Construct a simple printed circuit
NZQA Info
Generic Technology 2.4 - Undertake effective development to make and trial a prototype