DEMONSTRATE UNDERSTANDING OF ELECTRONICS
UNIT CODE: ENG/OS/ET/CC/02/6/A
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of
Electronics. Competencies includes; Apply semiconductor theory, Applying
semiconductor diodes, demonstrating understanding of transistors, Applying special
semiconductor devices, performing rectification and demonstrating understanding of
digital electronics.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the elements
workplace function (Bold and italicised terms are elaborated in the Range)
1. Apply semiconductor 1.1 Types of materials are established in line with
theory semiconductor theory
1.2 Semiconductor materials are identified as per their
electrical conductivity properties
2. Apply semiconductor 2.1 Types of diodes are identified as per their
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diodes functionality
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2.2 Diodes characteristics are determined as per their
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2.3 Forward and reverse bias characteristics are
established as per the properties of the
semiconductor material
3. Demonstrate 3.1. Transistors are identified as per their characteristics
understanding of 3.2. NPN and PNP are determined as per their operation
transistors 3.3. P and N channels are identified as per their
operation
3.4. Biasing and determination of gain of transistors is
performed as per their standard operating procedure
3.5. Transistor configuration is performed as per their
application
4. Apply special 4.1. Special semiconductor devices are identified as per
semiconductor devices their operation
4.2. Special semiconductors are applied as per their
standard operating procedure
4.3. Types of special semiconductor devices are
identified
5. Perform rectification 5.1. Types of rectifiers are identified as per their
functions
5.2. Classes of rectifiers are identified as per their input
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, ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the elements
workplace function (Bold and italicised terms are elaborated in the Range)
voltage
5.3. Applications of rectifiers are established
6. Apply digital electronics 6.1. Number systems and their base conversions are
determined as per standard operating procedure
6.2. Number system representation are performed in line
with standard operating procedure
6.3. Boolean algebra is performed in accordance with
established procedures
6.4. Logic gates are determined in line with standard
operating procedures
6.5. Combination of logical circuits is performed as per
in accordance with standard operating procedures
6.6. Flip flops are identified as their functionality
6.7. Registers are identified in accordance with their
functionality
6.8. Counters are identified in line with standard
operating procedure
6.9. Memories and programmable logic controllers are
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identified as per their functionality
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6.10. Data communication is performed in line with
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communication requirements
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RANGE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required knowledge and understanding and range.
Variable Range
1.Materials may include but is • Insulators
not limited to: • Conductors
• Semiconductors
2. Diodes may include but is • Photo diodes
not limited to: • Laser
• Zener diodes
• Light emitting diode
• Schottky diodes
3. Transistors may include • BJTs
but is not limited to: • FETs
4. Biasing may include but is • Forward bias
not limited to: • Reverse bias
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UNIT CODE: ENG/OS/ET/CC/02/6/A
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit covers the competencies required to demonstrate understanding of
Electronics. Competencies includes; Apply semiconductor theory, Applying
semiconductor diodes, demonstrating understanding of transistors, Applying special
semiconductor devices, performing rectification and demonstrating understanding of
digital electronics.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the elements
workplace function (Bold and italicised terms are elaborated in the Range)
1. Apply semiconductor 1.1 Types of materials are established in line with
theory semiconductor theory
1.2 Semiconductor materials are identified as per their
electrical conductivity properties
2. Apply semiconductor 2.1 Types of diodes are identified as per their
om
diodes functionality
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et
2.2 Diodes characteristics are determined as per their
tv
sy
properties
ea
2.3 Forward and reverse bias characteristics are
established as per the properties of the
semiconductor material
3. Demonstrate 3.1. Transistors are identified as per their characteristics
understanding of 3.2. NPN and PNP are determined as per their operation
transistors 3.3. P and N channels are identified as per their
operation
3.4. Biasing and determination of gain of transistors is
performed as per their standard operating procedure
3.5. Transistor configuration is performed as per their
application
4. Apply special 4.1. Special semiconductor devices are identified as per
semiconductor devices their operation
4.2. Special semiconductors are applied as per their
standard operating procedure
4.3. Types of special semiconductor devices are
identified
5. Perform rectification 5.1. Types of rectifiers are identified as per their
functions
5.2. Classes of rectifiers are identified as per their input
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, ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key These are assessable statements which specify the
outcomes which make up required level of performance for each of the elements
workplace function (Bold and italicised terms are elaborated in the Range)
voltage
5.3. Applications of rectifiers are established
6. Apply digital electronics 6.1. Number systems and their base conversions are
determined as per standard operating procedure
6.2. Number system representation are performed in line
with standard operating procedure
6.3. Boolean algebra is performed in accordance with
established procedures
6.4. Logic gates are determined in line with standard
operating procedures
6.5. Combination of logical circuits is performed as per
in accordance with standard operating procedures
6.6. Flip flops are identified as their functionality
6.7. Registers are identified in accordance with their
functionality
6.8. Counters are identified in line with standard
operating procedure
6.9. Memories and programmable logic controllers are
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identified as per their functionality
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6.10. Data communication is performed in line with
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communication requirements
ea
RANGE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required knowledge and understanding and range.
Variable Range
1.Materials may include but is • Insulators
not limited to: • Conductors
• Semiconductors
2. Diodes may include but is • Photo diodes
not limited to: • Laser
• Zener diodes
• Light emitting diode
• Schottky diodes
3. Transistors may include • BJTs
but is not limited to: • FETs
4. Biasing may include but is • Forward bias
not limited to: • Reverse bias
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