Electronics is an exciting practical subject which provides a great basis for you to progress into further education, or to enter employment or an apprenticeship. The course reflects up-to-date practice and is designed to emphasise skills and processes. You have the opportunity to develop your interest and enthusiasm with a very hands-on approach to learning about electronic circuits, where you will design and build with proto boards and software in nearly all lessons.
At least 6 GCSEs in grades 9 to 4, including GCSE English Language, and meeting the entry criteria of individual subjects (Level 2 vocational qualifications at Merit or Distinction will be treated as equivalent to one GCSE) Grade 5 in GCSE Physics grade 55 in GCSE Science or grade 5 in GCSE Electronics. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics is required due to the high mathematical content of the subject. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature.
Component 1: Principles of Electronics Written examination: 2 hours 45 minutes 40% of qualification A mix of short answer and extended answer questions with some set in a practical context. Component 2: Application of Electronics Written examination: 2 hours 45 minutes 40% of qualification A mix of short answer and extended answer questions with some set in a practical context. Component 3: Extended system design and realisation tasks Non-exam assessment 20% of qualification. Task 1: A design and program task to create a microcontroller system programed in assembler language to solve an identified problem, need or opportunity. Task 2: A substantial integrated design and realisation task to create an electronic system to solve an identified problem, need or opportunity.
About Education Provider
| Region | East of England |
| Local Authority | Suffolk |
| Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| Gender Type | Co-Educational |
| Address | Scrivener Drive, Pinewood, Ipswich, IP8 3SU |
Electronics is an exciting practical subject which provides a great basis for you to progress into further education, or to enter employment or an apprenticeship. The course reflects up-to-date practice and is designed to emphasise skills and processes. You have the opportunity to develop your interest and enthusiasm with a very hands-on approach to learning about electronic circuits, where you will design and build with proto boards and software in nearly all lessons.
At least 6 GCSEs in grades 9 to 4, including GCSE English Language, and meeting the entry criteria of individual subjects (Level 2 vocational qualifications at Merit or Distinction will be treated as equivalent to one GCSE) Grade 5 in GCSE Physics grade 55 in GCSE Science or grade 5 in GCSE Electronics. Grade 6 in GCSE Mathematics is required due to the high mathematical content of the subject. Grade 4 in GCSE English Language or Literature.
Component 1: Principles of Electronics Written examination: 2 hours 45 minutes 40% of qualification A mix of short answer and extended answer questions with some set in a practical context. Component 2: Application of Electronics Written examination: 2 hours 45 minutes 40% of qualification A mix of short answer and extended answer questions with some set in a practical context. Component 3: Extended system design and realisation tasks Non-exam assessment 20% of qualification. Task 1: A design and program task to create a microcontroller system programed in assembler language to solve an identified problem, need or opportunity. Task 2: A substantial integrated design and realisation task to create an electronic system to solve an identified problem, need or opportunity.
