APPLY BASIC ELECTRONIC SKILLS
UNIT CODE: ICT/OS/CS/CC/01/6/A
Unit description
This unit specifies the competencies required to apply basic electronics skills. It
involves identifying electric circuits and electronic components, understanding semi-
conductor theory, identifying and classifying memories, applying number systems and
binary coding and identifying emerging trends in electronics.
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRETIRIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key outcomes These are assessable statements which specify
which make up workplace function. the required level of performance for each of the
elements.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the
range.
1. Identify electrical circuits 1.1 Electrical circuit are identified
1.2 Electrical quantities and their units are
identified
1.3 Types of electrical circuits are identified
2. Identify electronic components 2.1 Identification of electrical components is
done
2.2 Characteristic of electronic components are
identified
2.3 Application of electronic components are
Identified
2.4 Characteristics of integrated circuit are
identified
3. Understand semi-conductor 3.1 Explanation of semiconductor theory is done
theory 3.2 Structure of matter is described
3.3 Electrons in conductors and semiconductors
are explained
3.4 Types of semiconductor materials are
identified
3.5 P-type and N-type materials are explained
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3.6 Description of P-N junction diodes
operations is done
3.7 Types and operations of transistors are
identified
4. Identify and classify memory 4.1 Types of memories are identified
4.2 Memory hierarchy is identified
4.3 Levels of memory storage are identified
4.3 Classification of memories is done
5. Apply number systems and binary 5.1 Types of number systems are identified
coding
5.2 Base conversion is done
5.3 Binary arithmetic operations are done
5.4 Binary codes are identified
5.5 Representation of decimals in BCD is done
5.6 BCD arithmetic are performed
6. Identify emerging trends in 6.1 Description of emerging trends is done
Electronics 6.2 Challenges of emerging trends are explained
6.3 Explanation on coping with the emerging
trends is done
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance
criteria apply. It allows for different work environment and situations that will affect
performance.
Variable Range
E.M.F in volts
1. Electrical quantities and
their units may include but Power in watts
is not limited to: Energy in joules
Resistance in ohms
Current in amperes
2. Types of electrical circuits AC – Alternating Current
may include but is not DC – Direct Current
limited to:
3. Types and operations of Types
transistors may include PNP
but is not limited to: NPN
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Variable Range
Operations
Forward biasing
Reverse Biasing
4. Types of memories may Semi-conductor
include but is not limited Magnetic
to: Optical
5. Levels of memory storage Internal
may include but is not Main
limited to: Online
Offline bulk
6. Classification of RAM
memories may include but ROM
is not limited to:
7. Types of number systems Decimal
may include but is not Binary
limited to: Octal
Hexadecimal
Binary Arithmetic’s
8. Binary codes may include 8421 BCD
but is not limited to: Excess 3
BCD arithmetic’s
REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
This section describes the skills and knowledge required for this unit of competency.
Required skills
The individual needs to demonstrate the following skills:
Communications (verbal and written);
Proficient in ICT
Time management
Problem solving
Decision making
First aid
Required knowledge
The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
Electrical Components
Electrical Quantities and units of measurement
Electrical circuits
Semiconductor theory
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Number systems
Types of Computer memories
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the
performance criteria, required knowledge and understanding and range.
1. Critical Aspects Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
of Competency 1.1 Identified Electrical Components, quantities and their units
of measurement
1.2 Constructed a simple circuit
1.3 Identified types of transistors and their operations
1.4 Categorized the memories according to their levels, types
and hierarchy
1.5 Identified the number systems, binary codes and their
operations.
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Access to relevant workplace where assessment can take
place
2.2 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment
can take place
3. Methods of Competency may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Observation
3.2 Oral questioning
3.3 Practical demonstration
4. Context of Competency may be assessed
Assessment 4.1 Off the job
4.2 on the job
4.3 During industrial attachment
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector,
information for workplace and job role is recommended.
assessment
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