This Graded Unit is designed to provide evidence that the candidate has achieved the following principal aims of the HNC and HND Electronics.

• Develop knowledge, understanding and skills in a range of core electrical, analogue electronics and digital electronics principles and technologies at Higher National level (these studies in core electronic and electrical principles are underpinned by a mandatory Unit in Mathematics).
  
• Develop candidates’ ability to apply analysis and synthesis skills to the solution of electronic problems.
  
• Develop learning and transferable skills (including Core Skills).

Develop a range of Communication knowledge and skills relevant to the needs of electronic incorporated engineers.
Recommended Prior Knowledge and Skills: It is recommended that the candidate should have completed or be in the process of completing the following Units relating to these specific aims prior to undertaking this Graded Unit:

• Analogue Electronic Principles
• Combinational Logic
• Sequential Logic
• Single Phase A.C. Circuits
• Mathematics for Engineering 1: Electronics and Electrical
• Communication: Practical Skills