Level: AS and A2 level

Awarding Body: AQA

The AS level modules includes:
Module 1 Foundation Electronics
Module 2 Further Electronics
Module 3 Coursework

The AS may be awarded as a discrete qualification or count as 50% of the A2.

The A2 level modules include:
Module 4 Electronic Control Systems
Module 5 Communication Systems
Module 6 Coursework

Student Information Sheet

Download the Electronics student information sheet here.

Course Description

Aim

• AS and A2 level Electronics develop an understanding of the processes and technology involved with electronics.
• The AS and A2 coursework modules give students invaluable practical experience of designing, building and testing their own electronics systems.

Relevance

• With the continuous rapid change in technology, Electronics has become a massive global business, AS and A2 level Electronics give students a head start if they choose to work in this industry.
• The practical abilities learnt in AS and A2 level Electronics can be used in basic everyday situations, and also be developed into sophisticated skills as part of a professional career.
• The accounting profession offers a number of varied career opportunities in Chartered Accountancy, Management Accountancy, industry and the public sector.
• In order to study A2 level Electronics the school needs to purchase LJ Electronics D.3000 base unit with the relevant student practical kits as advised.

Assessment

AS level: two written examination papers and coursework.
A2 level: two written examination papers and coursework.

In both coursework modules, students have to design, build and test an Electronics system and report on their project.
Informal assessment is continuous throughout AS and A2 by regular marked assignments set by the tutor.

Supporting Texts

Electronics Explained
Written by M. Brimiconbe
ISBN: 0-1744-8303-1
Purchase this book

Entry Requirements

GCSE mean score of 5.5, including Mathematics and Science at grade C or above.

Testamonials

Teacher's Comments
"We are very pleased with the Electronics course and have found the most recent help very good. Most help comes from the tutor Stuart Wisher who is very good with our students. There is plenty of communication between Moorhouse Black and the school."
C. S. Parsons, Link Teacher Electronics, Worth School