Unit 256 Principles of electrical and
electronics technology
UAN: A/503/0200
Level: 2
Credit value: 7
GLH: 60
Endorsement by a This unit is endorsed by SEMTA.
sector or regulatory
body:
Aim: This unit is concerned with electrical and
electronic technology required for working
with lighting, heating and power circuits. The
learner will have a basic understanding of
units, terminology and applications
associated with electrical and electronics
technology.
Assessment This unit will be assessed by a timed
question paper
Learning outcome
The learner will:
1 Know the basic units used in electrotechnology
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
1.1 state the basic units used in electrotechnology
1.2 carry out electrical calculations.
Range
Basic Units: S.I. Units and derived units including multiples and sub-
multiples for length, area and volume, force, energy, power, pressure &
stress, electrical potential, charge & flux, magnetic flux, flux densit,
electrical resistance, capacitance, inductance, frequency, temperature,
current.
Electrical calculations: basic electron theory, Ohms’ Law, resistivity,
resistors in series and parallel/ current, voltage and resistance in parallel
circuits, power, calculation of power ratings for common components
and equipment, energy as power x time.
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Learning outcome
The learner will:
2 Know the application of electrotechnology
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
2.1 describe the function of electrical components
2.2 describe the application of electrical components.
Range
Electrical components: magnets, magnetic fields, solenoids, capacitors
(polarised, paper, polyethylene, air, mica), applications of capacitors,
series parallel connections, dangers associated with capacitors,
generation of AC and DC using rotating machines, transformers, semi-
conductor materials, bi-polar transistors, use as switching devices and
amplifiers, connection methods.
Application: Motors, motor control, lighting, lighting control,
environmental control, alarms, security systems and communications.
Additional guidance
Electrical components: magnets, magnetic fields, solenoids, capacitors
(polarised, paper, polyethylene, air, mica), applications of capacitors,
series parallel connections, dangers associated with capacitors,
generation of AC and DC using rotating machines. Sine wave (peak,
average and RMS values). Transformers (basic construction of single
phase transformers, core types, core, shell and toroidal, laminations and
ferrite cores, double wound and auto-transformers), semi-conductor
materials, diode types and uses, bi-polar transistors, use as switching
devices and amplifiers, light dependent resistors, light emitting diodes,
connection methods, safe practice, soldering, crimping, IDC,
commercially available sockets and plugs (phono, din, edge, ‘D’ co-axial).
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Learning outcome
The learner will:
3 Be able to identify the characteristics of an electrical circuit
Assessment criteria
The learner can:
3.1 determine the current and voltage distribution in series and
parallel circuits
3.2 describe the magnetic fields for bar magnets in various
configurations
3.3 determine the polarity of a solenoid
3.4 describe the construction of a typical capacitor
3.5 describe a sine wave as displayed on an oscilloscope
3.6 determine the input and output voltage of double wound
transformers
3.7 describe and construct a simple bridge rectifier circuit and its
function.
Range
Magnetic fields: Sketch magnetic fields for single bar magnets, N-N, S-S
and N-S combinations.
Solenoid: Sketch magnetic field and determine polarity.
Capacitor: construction of typical capacitor, polarised and air
capacitors.
Sine wave: Sketch a sine wave and indicate peak, average and root
mean square values.
Transformers: connect a double wound transformer to a load and
measure relevant values.
Bridge rectifier: construct a bridge rectifier using available
components. Using ELV supply and appropriate load, measure input and
output parameters.
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