Electronics: Graded Unit 1 (SQA HN Unit DG2T 34)

This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the following principal aims of the HNC and HND Electronics.

• Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical, analogue electronics and digital electronics principles and technologies at Higher National level (these studies in core electronic and electrical principles are underpinned by a mandatory Unit in Mathematics).
• Develop candidates’ ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of electronic problems.
• Develop learning and transferable skills (including Core Skills).
• Develop a range of Communication knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of electronic incorporated engineers.

Credit points and level: 1 HN credit at SCQF level 7: (8 SCQF credit points at SCQF level 7).

This is a self study course which means you can study at home, workplace or wherever you choose at times that are convenient for you. You do not have any classes to attend.

The materials for this course are provided as web-pages for you to work through online. As you progress through the course materials you will find written explanations of each feature, followed by practical exercises.

You will be supported throughout the course by a specialist Distance Learning Tutor. Your tutor will contact you (via your College email account) within 7-10 working days of receiving your welcome letter and materials. As you progress they will continue to make regular contact to offer support and guidance, usually by e-mail but sometimes by phone, to ensure you are making good progress and to support your learning throughout. Please note that you must be able to study independently through the course materials.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

The assessment is based on an examination paper consisting of six, 25 mark questions with candidates being allowed to answer any four out of the six questions. The written examination paper should last three hours.

The examination should be conducted under closed-book conditions.

The grade given will reflect the candidate’s achievement on the first assessment event. A candidate may wish to retake the Graded Unit but this should be based on a significantly different examination.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

It is recommended that the candidate should have completed or be in the process of completing the following Units relating to these specific aims prior to undertaking this Graded Unit:

• Analogue Electronic Principles
• Combinational Logic
• Sequential Logic
• Single Phase A.C. Circuits
• Mathematics for Engineering 1: Electronics and Electrical
• Communication: Practical Skills