Introduction to Basic Electronics - Telford College 14th January 2025
| Event Date: | 14th January 2025 |
| Event Time: | 6:00pm to 9:00pm |
Event for Telford College
Contact Name: Louise Farmer
Venue: Telford College, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford. TF1 2NP
This FREE* part-time course is for adults only, running Tuesday evenings at the Wellington campus for 5 weeks.
No prior experience or knowledge is required for this course, just an interest in electronics and a willingness to learn.
The Introduction to Basic Electronics course is suitable for anyone who has never soldered or worked with electronic devices before. Applicants will learn about the basic techniques, tools and knowledge required to accurately solder, de-solder and inspect PCBs.
Week 1
Apply safe working practices associated with the soldering process. Understand the problems of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Understand PCB terminology.
Week 2 Identify various types of components used in basic electronics. Determine component values and orientation from case markings.
Week 3 Select the correct grades of solder. Understand the hazards and use of fluxes and cleaning solvents.
Week 4 Correctly solder through-hole components…plus simple wires for soldering. Correctly solder surface mount devices (SMD).
Week 5 Remove and replace solder joints and components on PCBs using: THT de-soldering tools, solder wick, soldering irons, heated tweezers and hot air rework stations. Inspect PCBs we aware some industry standards.
*Free if 19+ and earn less than £25,000. £30 course fee if earning over £25,000
Other start dates available in 2025.
Enquiries: engage@telfordcollege.ac.uk
Venue: Telford College, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2NP
No prior experience or knowledge is required for this course, just an interest in electronics and a willingness to learn.
The Introduction to Basic Electronics course is suitable for anyone who has never soldered or worked with electronic devices before. Applicants will learn about the basic techniques, tools and knowledge required to accurately solder, de-solder and inspect PCBs.
Week 1
Apply safe working practices associated with the soldering process. Understand the problems of electrostatic discharge (ESD). Understand PCB terminology.
Week 2 Identify various types of components used in basic electronics. Determine component values and orientation from case markings.
Week 3 Select the correct grades of solder. Understand the hazards and use of fluxes and cleaning solvents.
Week 4 Correctly solder through-hole components…plus simple wires for soldering. Correctly solder surface mount devices (SMD).
Week 5 Remove and replace solder joints and components on PCBs using: THT de-soldering tools, solder wick, soldering irons, heated tweezers and hot air rework stations. Inspect PCBs we aware some industry standards.
*Free if 19+ and earn less than £25,000. £30 course fee if earning over £25,000
Other start dates available in 2025.
Enquiries: engage@telfordcollege.ac.uk
Venue: Telford College, Haybridge Road, Wellington, Telford, TF1 2NP
For more information and to book please follow the link below:
https://www.telfordcollege.ac.uk/course/introduction-to-basic-electronics/
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