Course description
This course is designed to provide students with barriers to education and employment with training in the wire assembly industry. Students train to work with electronics and printed circuit boards for manufacturing and assembly industries. The range of skills taught varies for each student but typically includes component preparation, board assembly, soldering and electronics theory. Students learn industry safety and language.
Course content
Topics to be explored include:
- Electronic components identification and preparation
- Understanding the function of basic components in a circuit (diodes, resistors, capacitors, transistors, and integrated circuits)
- Following instructional guides and identifying industry symbols and language to prepare circuits
- Using soldering irons and other handheld tools
Learning activities
- Lecture
- Lab
- Role-plays
- Audiovisual media
Means of assessment
Assessment will be based on course objectives and will be carried out in accordance with the Douglas College Evaluation Policy. This is a mastery course.
Learning outcomes
At the conclusion of the course, a successful student will be able to:
- Describe the use and function of relevant hand tools and equipment.
- Demonstrate hands on skills in the electronics and general assembly industry.
- Identify electronic components.
- Recognize the function of basic components in a circuit, such as diodes, resistors, capacitors, and transistors.
- Show assembling and prepping of printed circuit boards.
- Outline circuits using breadboards.
- Demonstrate soldering skills and correcting errors for quality insurance.
- Demonstrate and awareness of employer’s expectations at the worksite.
- Articulate methods of evaluation in the workplace.
- Demonstrate ability to request a safety orientation.
- Identify hazards and apply appropriate responses.
- Identifying and explain principles of health and occupational health and safety.
- Use of confidence and self-esteem building skills to improve employability.
- Identify and apply conflict resolution techniques.
- Interact in a professional manner.
- Demonstrate behaviors that maintain positive workplace relationships.
- Exhibit initiative and independence.
- Identify job search engines.
- Prepare a resume and cover letter.
- Participate in interview skill building.
- Demonstrate good time management.
- Meet industry expectation in specific areas of training.
- Perform Safe work practice on a work site.
- Identify the role of WorkSafe BC and employer and employer employee responsibilities.
- Use sector specific vocabulary and standards.
- Utilize tools and equipment in a safe an efficient manner.
- Adhere to general workplace policies.
- Demonstrate and use work-related terminology related to field of study.
Textbook materials
Topic relevant material will be provided throughout the course.