Electronics (Electronics Equipment Repair 1)

This foundation Electronic Equipment Repair course is designed for participants of all skill levels. The aim of the course is to enable participants to build, test and fault-find Analogue Electronic circuits at introductory level.

Learning Objectives

Electronics Equipment Repair 1 equips participants with practical “Hands-On” skills relevant to the workplace and the theory required for certification. Participants on successful completion of the course will have the skills and knowledge to:

• Demonstrate the operation of a wide range of electronic components and circuits and their applications in modern electronic based equipment such as amplifiers, Hi-Fi systems, stereos, and control systems
• Construct, test and faultfind the following popular basic circuits: Power supplies, amplifiers, timers, etc.
• Become competent in the correct use of electronic test and measurement equipment such as Analogue and Digital Multimeter and Oscilloscopes.

Course Content

• Introduction to Electronics: – Electric Current, OHMS Law, Insulation, Conduction and related formulae. Resistor and capacitor colour codes.
• Practical uses of commonly used components e.g. Cables, connectors, fuses, batteries, resistors, capacitors, diodes, LED’s, transformers, etc.
• Construction, testing and faultfinding the following popular basic circuits: – Power supplies, amplifiers, timers, etc.
• Test Equipment: Analogue and Digital Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.
• PCB’s: – Types and Construction. Assembling devices on breadboard and prepared PCB. Soldering and De-Soldering Techniques. Use of solder wick and suckers.
• Health & Safety, Care of Tools and instruments for assembly and repair.

Certification

• City & Guilds of London Institute Technology, Components and Circuits (Examination No. 7267-421). This examination consists of 1 written paper and 5 practical assignments. The qualification can be used as part of the requirement for City & Guilds Diploma in IT Systems Support (7267-24).
• On completion of the Course, having been successful in an examination, the participant will receive a Hi-Tech Training Certificate.