Unit Award Scheme

73718 ELECTRICITY: AN INTRODUCTION TO CIRCUITS

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

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 24 November 2015Level - Level One