The course provides a broad course of study, which encourages learners to recognise the importance of electronics in their own lives and today’s technological society. It will ensure that learners have the electronic and mathematical knowledge and electronic engineering skills to solve problems. This is achieved by providing a thorough grounding in electronics, allowing students to understand the underlying principles in this fast-changing and demanding subject. Much of this will be investigated using practical circuit building and problem solving techniques.
1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.625 across the best eight subjects. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (regardless of whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). The English GCSE may be either English Language or English Literature. 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually reformed grade 7 or A or better, in each chosen subject of study. An 8 or higher is required to study A Level Mathematics; a 9 is required to study Further Maths. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language (or Latin).
Component 1: Principles of Electronics - written exam 2hrs 45 mins (40% of qualification) Component 2: Application of Electronics - written exam 2hrs 45 mins (40% of qualification) Component 3: Extended system design and realisation tasks (20% of qualification) Task 1: Design and program a microcontroller system Task 2: an integrated electronic design and realisation task to solve an identified need or problem
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Essex |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, CM1 3SX |
The course provides a broad course of study, which encourages learners to recognise the importance of electronics in their own lives and today’s technological society. It will ensure that learners have the electronic and mathematical knowledge and electronic engineering skills to solve problems. This is achieved by providing a thorough grounding in electronics, allowing students to understand the underlying principles in this fast-changing and demanding subject. Much of this will be investigated using practical circuit building and problem solving techniques.
1. An average GCSE/IGCSE points score of at least 6.625 across the best eight subjects. 2. Reformed grade 6 or higher must be achieved in GCSE Mathematics and English (regardless of whether or not these subjects are being followed to A Level). The English GCSE may be either English Language or English Literature. 3. A suitably high GCSE grade, usually reformed grade 7 or A or better, in each chosen subject of study. An 8 or higher is required to study A Level Mathematics; a 9 is required to study Further Maths. 4. Reformed grade 4 or higher must be achieved at GCSE in a modern foreign language (or Latin).
Component 1: Principles of Electronics - written exam 2hrs 45 mins (40% of qualification) Component 2: Application of Electronics - written exam 2hrs 45 mins (40% of qualification) Component 3: Extended system design and realisation tasks (20% of qualification) Task 1: Design and program a microcontroller system Task 2: an integrated electronic design and realisation task to solve an identified need or problem