The Electronics Department
Welcome to the Electronics Department. There are 2 speciality Electronics teachers, in addition to 2 support technicians in the Science faculty. The school has 2 Electronics laboratories, and there is IT provision in every room, as well as the use of the faculties’ class-set of laptops. The department strives to ensure that all pupils are given opportunities for traditional practical work, as well as use of modern information technology.
Subject Leader
- Mr. Aled Rees
Subject Teacher
- Dr. Eirian Dafydd
Key Stage 4
Electronics The department follows the WJEC syllabus, and on average 75% of the pupils following the course have achieved an A*-C grade during the past 3 years. The course consists of 3 modules: The course provides an introduction to our technological world:
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By promoting an awareness of the applications of electronics in everyday life
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Through an understanding of the science behind the technological advances
The course consists of 3 modules:
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Unit 1 - Discovering Electronics
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Unit 2 - Applications of Electronics
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Unit 3 - A design project
Key Stage 5
The department follows the WJEC syllabus, where 89% of the pupils have achieved a good A level (grade A-C) during the past 3 years. The course is of a modular nature, and modules consist of:
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ET1 : Introduction to Digital and Analogue Systems
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ET2 : Electronic Circuits and Components
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ET3 : Programmable Control Systems Project
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ET4 : Electronic Communications Systems
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ET5 : Electronic Systems Applications
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ET6 : Electronic Design Project
Possible career options for pupils who choose Electronics at GCSE or A Level include:
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Aeronautics
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Computing
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Electronics
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Physics
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Medicine
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Engineering
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Astronomy
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Technology
Contact Details
Heol Graigwen
Cymer
Porth
Rhondda Cynon Taf
CF39 9HA
Tel 01443 680800
Fax 01443 680810
Email hjm@ysgolcymer.co.uk
