3TEL
This course requires 2 options.

Level 3 Electronics

Although next year timetables are yet to be finalised, course selection is now finished. Any changes to student courses will now take place in January.

Subject Description

Teacher in Charge: Ms S. Napier.

This course is for those students who want to build on their interest and knowledge gained from 2TEL course. (It can also be a stand-alone course without having done 2TEL). It focuses on semiconductor devices, digital and analogue electronics concepts, design and development of an electronic product, logic gates and control, microcontrollers (including Picaxe and Arduino), and finally an open-ended project. This course provides a foundation for further study at tertiary level in fields such as computer science, electronics, and engineering, and for students who are interested in the electrical trades.  

Not a UE approved subject.

Recommended Prior Learning

Either 14 credits at NCEA Level 2 Physics, or 13 Level 2 Electronics credits, or by consultation with Ms Napier.

Approximate Costs and Equipment/Stationery

Each student can elect to design and build a project. The cost will depend on the project selected, but up to approx. $20.

Assessment Information

This course is assessed using Unit Standards.

Credit Information

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

Total Credits Available: 19
Internal Assessed Credits: 19
External Assessed Credits: 0
Assessment
Description
Level
Internal or
External
Credits
L1 Literacy Credits
UE Literacy Credits
Numeracy Credits
U.S. 26119 v6
NZQA Info

Construct, and describe the performance of, a simple electronic programmable circuit


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 4
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26120 v6
NZQA Info

Describe and construct circuits to demonstrate the operation and properties of electronic devices


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26121 v6
NZQA Info

Plan, construct, modify, and report on an electronic prototype


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 6
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26122 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of and build circuits using digital electronic devices that interface with ADC and DAC functions


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
U.S. 26123 v6
NZQA Info

Demonstrate knowledge of logic circuit functions and their applications


Level: 3
Internal or External: Internal
Credits: 3
Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Numeracy Credits: 0
Credit Summary
Total Credits: 19
Total Level 1 Literacy Credits: 0
Total University Entrance Literacy Credits: 0
Total Numeracy Credits: 0