Practical Electronics is a practical course that allows students to develop a knowledge and understanding of key concepts in electronics and apply these in a range of practical ways.
National 4/5
The National 4 & 5 Practical Electronics courses enable learners to develop:
- a range of practical skills in electronics, including skills in analysis and problem-solving, design skills, skills in the safe use of tools and equipment, and skills in evaluating products and systems
- awareness of the importance of safe working practices in electronics
- an understanding of the role and impact of electronics in changing and influencing society and the environment.
National 4 & 5 courses have three units that pupils must pass to gain an overall award:
* Circuit design * Circuit construction * Circuit simulation
Assessment
At National 4 pupils will have to pass each individual unit and complete an Added Value Unit which will be graded as a pass or fail. This will involve the pupils having to complete practical activities related to the course.
At National 5 the Course assessment will consist of two components: a question paper (60 marks) practical activities (70 marks) which are carried out throughout the year. The overall grade will be calculated by weighting the exam (30%) and the practical activities (70%) together.
Progression
Successful completion of the course could lead on to studying Physics at National 5. This course also provides a good grounding to pupils who could be interested in a career or further study in electronics, electrical engineering and related disciplines.
