Electronic Devices and Communications Applications

Overview

Framework:
RQF
Level:
Level 2
Unit No:
H/505/5365
Credits:
6
Guided learning hours:
48 hours

Assessment Guidance

Portfolio of Evidence.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.

Know the types of signals and units of measurements used in electronic systems.

Indicative Content

Learners should research to describe the type of signals, i.e. digital and analogue, produced by electronic devices including the correct units of measurement.

Assessment Criteria

  • 1.1
    Describe the type of signals produced by electronic devices including the correct units of measurement.
2.

Know the functions of electronic components and devices.

Indicative Content

Learners should be able to describe the functions of electronic components and devices, such as resistors, capacitors, LEDs, transistors etc. They should be able to identify BS symbols and the physical forms of these given electronic components and devices. Learners could go on to justify the choice of components and devices to ensure the correct functionality of an electronic circuit in the workplace.

Assessment Criteria

  • 2.1
    Describe the functions of electronic components and devices.
  • 2.2
    Identify BS symbols and the physical forms of given electronic components and devices.
3.

Be able to construct and test analogue and digital electronic circuits.

Indicative Content

Learners should construct a passive circuit, such as a simple solar cell or infra-red alarm using at least two different methods of construction. They should construct and test the operation of an analogue circuit and a digital electronic circuit. Learners could go on to explain the operation of an analogue electronic circuit and a digital electronic circuit.

Assessment Criteria

  • 3.1
    Construct a passive circuit using at least two different methods of construction.
  • 3.2
    Construct and test the operation of an analogue circuit.
  • 3.3
    Construct and test the operation of a digital electronic circuit.
4.

Understand electronic communication systems and data transmission.

Indicative Content

Learners should explain how electronic communication is achieved, possibly through research. They should find out, and be able to explain, how electronic communication systems can be used to successfully transfer data both in and out of the workplace. Learners could explain the function of repeaters and regenerators for communication over longer distances. They could go on to explain the advantages of two given electronic communication systems, for example radio and wireless.

Assessment Criteria

  • 4.1
    Explain how electronic communication is achieved.
  • 4.2
    Explain how electronic communication systems can be used to successfully transfer data.