ABOUT THIS COURSE
This course is ideal for learners who are interested in learning about designing and building electronic circuits. Students will learn about a wide variety of different components and how they can be combined together to create circuits designed to solve complex problems.
This course is designed assuming students have no prior knowledge of the field and we will support you through your studies to begin and enhance your understanding to ensure you achieve your progression aim.
The world that we live in is constantly evolving and technology is at the heart of this change – do you want to be a part of that?
COURSE AREA LEAD
Abi Morrison
WHO IS THIS AIMED AT?
This course is aimed at students who:
Would like to progress in an Engineering or IT based career such as electronic manufacturing, the armed forces, scientific research or many more
Would like to be creative in carrying out a practical research project
Enjoy problem solving and can work logically
Enjoy working practically
Enjoy using IT in a variety of different ways
Enjoy finding out how electronic devices work
WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?
Core Units:
Principles of Electronics
Design and Realisation Tasks
Electronic Communication Systems
Extended Design and Realisation tasks
WHAT SKILLS WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Application of algebra to electronics calculations,
Use of prototype board
Literacy
Oracy
Numeracy
Collaboration
Confidence
Effort
Systems
Practice
Testing and measurement of prototypes
Application of further mathematical skills to electronics
Constructive response to setbacks
PROGRESSION ROUTES
Electrical Engineer
Mechanical Engineer
Chemical Engineer
Electronics
Maths