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The electronics industry is vital to everyday life in our society and plays a major role in the economy. A wide range of job opportunities are available for people with skills in electronics. The National 5 Practical Electronics course provides young people with a broad practical introduction to electronics.
Assessment
Assignment
Assignment
An assignment is carried out in class time under supervision. It is worth 70 marks.
Exam
Exam
At National 5 an hour-long exam is sat, worth 60 marks.
At National 5 an hour-long exam is sat, worth 60 marks.
Ideal Candidate
Ideal Candidate
The Practical Electronics course would be best suited to a young person who is interested in manufacturing with an element of physics. Ideally, they will have demonstrated a decent understanding of numeracy and literacy.
What you will learn
What you will learn
Young people who study Practical Electronics will develop knowledge and understanding of key concepts in electronics and apply these in a range of contexts, and gain experience of a range of practical skills in electronics, including skills in analysis and problem-solving, design skills, and skills in the safe use of tools and equipment.
Within Practical Electronics, study will focus on three key areas: Circuit Design Circuit Simulation and Circuit Construction.
Future Pathways
Future Pathways
Electronics contributes not only to manufacturing, but to other sectors such as finance, telecommunications, material processing, oil extraction, weather forecasting and renewable energy. Within all of these sectors, a wide range of job opportunities are available for young people with skills in electronics.
Skills Developed
Skills Developed
Employability
Problem Solving
Communicating
Thinking critically and creatively
Innovation
Critical Thinking
Self Motivating
Problem Solving
Communication
Receiving information
Listening
Personal
Taking initiative
Adapting
Skills for Learning
Higher-order thinking
Numeracy
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