12ELT

12 Electronics (12ELT)

Course Description

Teacher in Charge: Vincent Brannigan.

12 Electronics

Be a hands-on problem solver and innovator. Electronics enables engineers and inventors to create solutions that tackle global problems and improve lives.

This course is based on ETITO unit standards. 

Course Components

  • Learn the symbols and language of electronics
  • Make prototype circuits to discover how components work
  • Investigate current voltage and effects of components on circuits

Course Overview

Term 1
US 18239: Demonstrate introductory knowledge of circuit concepts and measurements for electronics.

Term 2
US 18240: Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic components.

Term 3
US 18241: Demonstrate knowledge of basic electronic systems.

Recommended Prior Learning

Entry Requirements

Basic computer literacy and at least 10 math credits towards NZQA level 1.

Contributions and Equipment/Stationery

Students who wish to take home there electronics project need to pay a material cost estimated to be $100.

Assessment Information

Possible Credits (subject to change)
External - 0 credits
Internal - 15 credits

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 15
Internal Assessed Credits: 15
External Assessed Credits: 0
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
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 15
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0