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73718

ELECTRICITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO CIRCUITS

Level: Level One

In successfully completing this unit, the learner will have	Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to 1. recognise the fuse and wires in a 3-pin plug	Student completed work
2. draw the inside components of a 3-pin plug	Student completed work
3. connect bulbs in series and parallel circuits	Summary sheet
4. vary circuit currents to make bulbs brighter or dimmer	Summary sheet
5. draw symbols that are used in circuit diagrams	Student completed work
6. use a variable resistor and switches in a circuit	Summary sheet
7. use a circuit diagram to construct a circuit that creates a model or a picture, eg a monster picture with eyes that light up, lights shining in a church, an emergency vehicle	Student completed work
shown knowledge of 8. how a fuse and earth wire protect electrical cables and appliances	Summary sheet
9. the basic symbols used in electrical diagrams	Summary sheet
10. the fact that a complete circuit is necessary to make electrical devices work	Summary sheet
11. the fact that switches can be used to control electrical devices	Summary sheet
experienced 12. setting up and carrying out simple investigations.	Summary sheet

Approved 24 Nov 2015