9 Electronics

Electronics

Subject Length: 1 semester

Subject Fee: $55 (Cost subject to change)

Students will develop skills in the electronics area. Included is the safe use of equipment, solving practical problems, the development of a design folio and evaluation of the design and production process. Students are required to complete practical tasks using electronics componentry, soft solder and associated equipment . A theory research task will be undertaken and students can design their own project which includes researching, designing, producing and evaluating.

What is studied?

Within this subject student learning is based upon the following key knowledge and concepts:

• Understand and use of design briefs

• Combination of electronics technologies, such as inputs, outputs and microprocessors within electronic circuits

• Electronics systems and materials to build working models to solve a problem

• Designing, creating, managing and evaluation of sustainable and innovative solutions to meet and redefine current and future needs

• Applications of electronics and engineering electronic solutions

What type of work is done?

Within this subject student learning is developed and assessed through:

• Investigating, designing, producing and evaluating electronic products

• Research of client profile and client needs

• Application of knowledge to analyse needs and problems using electronic hardware and software

• Develop skills in investigative research

• Utilise electro technology applications

• Folio compilation and submission

Additional Information

Future Pathways: Year 10 STEM, VCE VET Information and Communications Technology, VCE Systems Engineering, Certificate II in Electrotechnology