Electronics Equipment Repair 1

Aim:

To enable participants to build, test and fault-find Analogue Electronic circuits Part 1 level.
Qualifications:

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.
Duration:

30 hours (10 x 3 hour training sessions). Classes will be held in comfortable surroundings. Additional time may be allocated if necessary.
Learning Objectives:

Demonstrate a knowledge of 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, control systems, etc.
Constructing, testing and faultfinding 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 Multimeters and Oscilloscopes.
Course Content:

Health & Safety, Care of Tools and instruments for assembly and repair.
PCB's: - Types and Construction. Assembling devices on breadboard and prepared PCB. Soldering and De-Soldering Techniques. Use of solder wick and suckers.
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.
Practical “Hands-On” experience: - 50% approx.