General Content During your studies at GCSE the focus was on the integrated development of an Electronic product. This involved the manufacture of a circuit board and a case. At AS and A2 level, the focus reverts to purely the electronics. The new specification for Electronics has undergone some changes during the latest revision to match the exciting nature of the subject. So why study Electronics? Electronics is current. It is the knowledge behind all of our current way of life. Today’s age is the age of global communication. The subject has a high topical relevance thanks to consultation with industrial partners. Knowledge is focused on the theory of electronics. Understanding of the basic principles allows components to be combined in order to produce more advanced devices. These form the cornerstone of electronics which enables engineers to design from scratch (including calculating appropriate component values). Work is assessed throughout the year with a practical unit. At AS level, practical work is based on the theoretical elements of the course and requires a single electronic circuit to be designed and built as a prototype. There is no requirement to construct a case or manufacture it as a commercial product. At A2 level, practical work consists of a single design and make project. There are four written papers, 2 in each year. AS Units: Simple Systems and Signal Processing. A2 Units: Communication Systems and Control Systems. This new specification is excellent preparation for students intending to study electronics at a higher level or for those students who are interested in careers where an understanding of the subject will be useful to them. The subject develops concepts taught in Computer Studies and enables students to further their knowledge of computer control. This is extensive coverage of both analogue and digital elements.
Name: Design & Technology - Electronics Qualification title: GCE A level Qualification type: GCE A/AS Level or equivalent Assessment ADVANCED SUBSIDIARY – AS ELEC1 Introductory Electronics Written Paper 1 Hour (35% of AS mark) ELEC2 Further Electronics Written Paper 1 Hour (35% of AS mark) ELEC3 Practical system development Coursework focused on the content of units 1 and 2 (30% of AS mark) ADVANCED LEVEL – A2 ELEC4 Programmable Control Systems Written paper 1 ½ hours (17 ½ % of A2 mark) ELEC5 Communications Systems Written paper 1 ½ hours (17 ½ % of A2 mark) ELEC6 Practical system synthesis Coursework focused on the content of units 4 and 5. (15% of A2 mark) Awarding - Created 20160205 11:54:07 Updated 20160316 10:46:22
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