Level 1 Award in Basics of Electrical Circuits for Telecom
Level 1 Award in Basics of Electrical Circuits for Telecom
- Learn the foundational concepts of electrical circuits in a telecom context.
- Gain practical knowledge applicable to telecommunications equipment and systems.
- Build the skills needed to progress to advanced electrical and telecom studies.
- Understand the basic principles of electrical circuits and their components.
- Identify and explain the functions of resistors, capacitors, and inductors in circuits.
- Understand the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm’s Law.
- Explore the application of electrical circuits in telecom systems.
- Introduction to Electrical Circuits
- Overview of electrical systems and their importance in telecommunications.
- Key terminologies: voltage, current, resistance, and power.
- Circuit Components and Their Functions
- Basic components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, and switches.
- How components interact in a circuit.
- Ohm’s Law and Basic Circuit Calculations
- Understanding the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
- Simple calculations for series and parallel circuits.
- Applications of Electrical Circuits in Telecom
- Role of electrical circuits in powering telecom devices.
- Circuit troubleshooting basics for telecom systems.
- Advance to Level 2 Awards, such as Digital Communication Systems or Optical Fiber Communication.
- Explore entry-level roles in telecom equipment installation and maintenance.
- Hands-On Learning: Practical focus on circuit analysis and troubleshooting.
- Expert Instructors: Learn from seasoned professionals in electrical and telecom engineering.
- Career-Focused Curriculum: Designed to provide a strong foundation for future studies or employment.
- Globally Recognized Certification: Enhance your qualifications with a respected award.
Study Units
- Introduction to Electrical Circuits
- Overview of electrical systems and their importance in telecommunications.
- Key terminologies: voltage, current, resistance, and power.
- Circuit Components and Their Functions
- Basic components: resistors, capacitors, inductors, and switches.
- How components interact in a circuit.
- Ohm’s Law and Basic Circuit Calculations
- Understanding the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance.
- Simple calculations for series and parallel circuits.
- Applications of Electrical Circuits in Telecom
- Role of electrical circuits in powering telecom devices.
- Circuit troubleshooting basics for telecom systems.
Upon completing this course, learners will:
- Understand the basic principles of electrical circuits and their components.
- Identify and explain the functions of resistors, capacitors, and inductors in circuits.
- Understand the relationship between voltage, current, and resistance using Ohm’s Law.
- Explore the application of electrical circuits in telecom systems.
This foundational course is ideal for:
Telecom Beginners and Enthusiasts
Individuals with little to no background in electronics or telecom who are eager to build a foundational understanding of how electrical circuits work in communication systems.
Aspiring Telecom Technicians
People aiming to begin a career in telecommunications and looking for an accessible entry point into the technical side of the industry.
Students and Fresh Graduates
Recent school or college graduates interested in electronics, electrical engineering, or telecom and seeking to explore career opportunities in this field.
Vocational Learners and Career Changers
Adults pursuing a career change into the telecom or electrical fields, needing a basic qualification to get started.
Support Staff in Telecom and IT Sectors
Technical support or administrative staff who work around telecom systems and want to better understand the hardware components and power systems involved.
STEM Educators and Trainers
Teachers and trainers who want to gain structured knowledge of electrical circuits in telecom applications to support their teaching.
Electronics Hobbyists and DIY Learners
Individuals passionate about electronics or telecom who want to reinforce their self-taught knowledge with a formal certification.
Our assessment process is designed to ensure every learner achieves the required level of knowledge, skills, and understanding outlined in each course unit.
Purpose of Assessment
Assessment helps measure how well a learner has met the learning outcomes. It ensures consistency, quality, and fairness across all learners.
What Learners Need to Do
Learners must provide clear evidence that shows they have met all the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each unit. This evidence can take different forms depending on the course and type of learning.
Types of Acceptable Evidence
Assignments, reports, or projects
Worksheets or written tasks
Portfolios of practical work
Answers to oral or written questions
Test or exam papers
Understanding the Structure
Learning outcomes explain what learners should know, understand, or be able to do.
Assessment criteria set the standard learners must meet to achieve each learning outcome.
Assessment Guidelines
All assessment must be authentic, current, and relevant to the unit.
Evidence must match each assessment criterion clearly.
Plagiarism or copied work is not accepted.
All learners must complete assessments within the given timelines.
Where applicable, assessments may be reviewed or verified by internal or external quality assurers.
Full learning outcomes and assessment criteria for each qualification are available from page 8 of the course handbook.
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