ELT2010 Electro-Assembly 2

Intermediate · 1 credit · TMT - Trades, Manufacturing and Transportation

Description: Students apply electro-assembly technology to manufacture circuit boards.
Prerequisite: ELT1010: Electro-assembly 1
Parameters: Access to a printed circuit fabrication kit and related resources.

Outcomes The student will:

1 identify appropriate construction methods to fabricate a circuit board
- 1.1 research the benefits and drawbacks of prototype construction assembly methods
2 lay out and construct a simple electronic circuit board, using approved construction techniques
- 2.1 use schematic symbols to represent electronic components
- 2.2 draw and/or modify schematic diagrams for a simple electronic circuit
- 2.3 match actual components to schematic symbols
- 2.4 use an etch-resistant pen or photographic method to make a circuit board project
3 use a printed circuit board and proper fabrication techniques to assemble a project
- 3.1 prototype an electronic circuit on a breadboard
- 3.2 create the artwork circuit layout drawing for a printed circuit board
- 3.3 practise printed circuit board building and component installation
- 3.4 demonstrate appropriate safety techniques when using solder and chemicals for prototype construction
- 3.5 evaluate the circuit using electronic instruments
- 3.6 demonstrate how to troubleshoot an electronic circuit board
4 demonstrate established laboratory procedures and safe work practices
- 4.1 research illnesses caused by chemicals, solder and flux used in prototype construction
- 4.2 identify and follow safe home/laboratory procedures while using solder, flux, photochemicals, cleaning chemicals and etching chemicals
5 demonstrate basic competencies
- 5.1 demonstrate fundamental skills to:
  - 5.1.1 communicate
  - 5.1.2 manage information
  - 5.1.3 use numbers
  - 5.1.4 think and solve problems
- 5.2 demonstrate personal management skills to:
  - 5.2.1 demonstrate positive attitudes and behaviours
  - 5.2.2 be responsible
  - 5.2.3 be adaptable
  - 5.2.4 learn continuously
  - 5.2.5 work safely
- 5.3 demonstrate teamwork skills to:
  - 5.3.1 work with others
  - 5.3.2 participate in projects and tasks
6 identify possible life roles related to the skills and content of this cluster
- 6.1 recognize and then analyze the opportunities and barriers in the immediate environment
- 6.2 identify potential resources to minimize barriers and maximize opportunities