APPLY ELECTRONICS AND CONTROL PRINCIPLES
UNIT CODE: 0713541 12A
TVET CDACC UNIT CODE: ENG/OS/MPE/CC/05/6/MA
UNIT DESCRIPTION
This unit describes the competences required in order to apply electronics and control
principles. This includes using basic electrical quantities and principles, D.C and A.C circuits
in electrical installation, applying safety requirements for electricity, electronics, magnetism
and electromagnetism, single and three phase power supply and applying sensors, transducers
and control principles, Cells and batteries
ELEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key outcomes, These are assessable statements, which specify the
which make up workplace function. required level of performance for each of the
elements.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the
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1. Apply safety requirements for 1.1 Usage of personal protective equipment is
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electricity demonstrated as per job requirement
1.2 Electrical hazards are controlled as per job
requirement
1.3 Methods of electric hazard prevention are
applied as per job requirement
2. Apply understanding of 2.1 Electronic component is identified as per
electronics job requirement
2.2 Functionality of the electronic components
is tested as per job requirement
2.3 Electronic components are applied in
electrical circuits as per job requirement
2.4 Testing of electronic circuit components is
performed as per job requirement
3. Perform single and three 3.1 Single and three phase concept is applied in
phase power supply as per job requirement
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ELEMENT PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
These describe the key outcomes, These are assessable statements, which specify the
which make up workplace function. required level of performance for each of the
elements.
Bold and italicized terms are elaborated in the
Range.
3.2 Connections of single and three phase
power supply are performed as per job
requirement
3.3 Measurement of single and three phase
power is performed as per job requirement
4. Apply sensors and 4.1 Types of sensors and transducer are
transducers principles identified as per job requirement
4.2 Sensors and transducers mode of action are
determined as per job requirement
4.3 Sensors and transducers components are
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5. Apply control principles 5.1 Modes of control are identified as per job
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requirement
5.2 Special features of PLC are applied as per
job requirement
5.3 Operations of PLCs are applied as per job
requirement
RANGE
This section provides work environments and conditions to which the performance criteria
apply. It allows for different work environments and situations that will affect performance.
Variable Range
1. Electric hazard includes but not • Shocks
limited to: • Explosions
• Electrocution
• Burns
• Fires
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• Electric arc
2. Electrical hazard protection • Head protection
includes but not limited to: • Insulating gloves
• LOTTO
• Eye protection
3. Electronic components includes • Diodes
but not limited to: • Capacitor
• Resistors
• Transistors
• Fuse
4. Sensors and transducer may • Temperature
include but not limited to: • Level
• Displacement and proximity
• Viscosity
• Moisture
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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:
• Apply basic Electrical formulas
• Use of basic Electrical instruments
• Perform various unit conversions of Electrical quantities
• Power factor correction
• Logical thinking
• Problem solving
• Applying statistics
• Drawing graphs
• Using different measuring tools
Required knowledge
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The individual needs to demonstrate knowledge of:
• Electrical power calculations
• Various laws in Electrical engineering
• Electrical formulas
• Power triangle
• SI units of various electrical parameters
• Lightening arrestor testing
• Selecting the correct type of electrical machines for various uses
• Types and purpose of measuring instruments
• Units of measurement and abbreviations
EVIDENCE GUIDE
This provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance
criteria, required skills and knowledge and range.
2 Critical aspects of Assessment requires evidence that the candidate:
competency 2.1 Performed calculations involving Ohm’s law as per job
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2.2 Performed basic electrical and electronic measurements as
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per job requirement
2.3 Performed connections involving parallel and series
circuits as per job requirement
2.4 Carried out measurement of voltages and current in AC
and DC as per job requirement
2.5 Controlled electrical hazards as per job requirement
2.6 Applied electronic components in electrical circuits as per
job requirement
2.7 Applied concepts of magnetic fields and magnetic field
distribution as per job requirement
2.8 Applied single and three phase concepts as per job
requirement
2.9 Applied sensors and transducers components as per job
requirement
2.10 Applied operations of PLCs as per job requirement
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2.11 Applied concepts of cells and batteries as per job
requirement
2. Resource The following resources should be provided:
Implications 2.1 Appropriately simulated environment where assessment
can take place
2.2 Access to relevant work environment
2.3 Resources relevant to the proposed activities or tasks
3. Methods of Competency in this unit may be assessed through:
Assessment 3.1 Project
3.2 Practical
3.3 Written tests
3.4 Portfolio of evidence
4. Context of Competency may be assessed in a workplace or simulated
Assessment workplace
5. Guidance Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry
information for sector, workplace and job role is recommended.
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