If you’re preparing for the Radio, Television, and Electronics Works examination, it is crucial to study the syllabus provided by the West African Examination Council (WAEC).
This syllabus outlines the aims, objectives, and format of the exam, helping you focus your studies and be well-prepared.
In this blog post, we will break down the syllabus into easily understandable sections and provide you with valuable insights into the world of Radio, Television, and Electronics Works.
Objective of the Syllabus:
The primary objective of this syllabus is to assess your knowledge and understanding of various key topics related to Radio, Television, and Electronics Works. By studying and mastering the syllabus, you will gain insights into the following areas:
- Workshop Safety Rules and Regulations: Understanding the safety measures and precautions to be followed while working with radio, television, and electronic equipment.
- Basic Electricity: Exploring the fundamental concepts of electricity, including the structure of matter, conductors, insulators, semiconductors, current, voltage, resistance, electronic components, and circuits.
- Electronic Tools and Instruments: Familiarizing yourself with the essential tools and instruments used in electronic works, as well as fault-finding equipment.
- Electronic Devices and Circuits: Learning about electronic devices, such as diodes and transistors, power supply units, amplifiers, RLC circuits, feedback, oscillators, and multivibrators.
- Electronic Communication Systems: Understanding the principles of electronic communication, including the electromagnetic spectrum, transducers, modulation, demodulation, radio transmitters and receivers, selectivity, sensitivity, resonant circuits, satellite communication systems, and television systems.
- Workshop Practice and Maintenance: Developing skills in soldering, desoldering, electronic repairs, fault-finding, and maintenance of radio and television receivers using electronic measuring instruments.
- Entrepreneurship in Radio, Television, and Electronics Works: Exploring business management, finance, customer relations, and identifying business opportunities within the radio, TV, and electronics industry.
Exam Format:
The Radio, Television, and Electronics Works examination consist of three papers: Papers 1, 2, and 3.
- Paper 1: This multiple-choice objective paper consists of forty questions to be answered in 45 minutes. It carries 40 marks.
- Paper 2: In this paper, you will find six short-structured questions, out of which you need to answer any four. The time allocated for this paper is 1 hour, and it carries 60 marks.
- Paper 3: This practical test lasts for 2 hours and comprises three skill-based questions. You are required to answer two of these questions, which carry a total of 90 marks.
Alternative to Practical Work:
In certain cases where practical materials are unavailable, there may be an alternative test to assess your theoretical understanding of practical skills. This test consists of two compulsory questions to be answered in 2 hours, carrying 100 marks.
Industrial Attachment:
During the long vacation between your SS II and SS III courses, you will have the opportunity to undergo industrial attachment. This attachment, supervised and assessed by your subject teachers, carries 10 marks and allows you to gain practical experience in the field.
Recommended Facilities and Equipment:
To effectively study and practice for the Radio, Television, and Electronics Works examination, it is important to have access to the following facilities and major equipment/materials:
- Screwdrivers
- Diagonal cutters
- Soldering gun, iron, and lead
- Desoldering tools
- Pocket knife
- Stripper
- Semiconductor diodes
- Digital and analog multimeters
- Loudspeaker, microphone
- Cathode Ray Tube/LCD
- Nose pliers
- Old electronics panel
- Resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors
- Vero board/breadboard
- D.C. power supplies
- Transformers
- Radio and television sets
- Oscilloscope
- Signal generator
- Magnifying glass
- Pattern generator (TV)
Conclusion
By understanding and following the WAEC Radio, Television, and Electronics Works syllabus, you can effectively prepare for the examination.
Mastering the topics outlined in the syllabus, utilizing the recommended textbooks, and practicing with the necessary equipment will equip you with the knowledge and skills needed to excel in the exam.
Good luck with your preparations and may your journey into the world of Radio, Television, and Electronics Works be fruitful!
