Chemical Engineering  ·  Level 6
Control And Instrumentation
Chapter 4: Demonstrate understanding of electronics
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Chapter Practical Activities

Practical 1: Identify and connect basic electronic components on a breadboard

Chemical Engineering · Level 6
Control And Instrumentation
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Identify, test, and connect resistors (10Ω, 100Ω), capacitors (10µF, 100µF), and diodes (1N4007) on a breadboard to form a simple series circuit powered by a 9V battery.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Digital multimeterResistors assorted pack
BreadboardCapacitors assorted pack
Connecting wiresDiodes 1N4007
Battery clip connector9V battery
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Resistors assorted pack (10 ohm, 100 ohm, 1k ohm, 10k ohm)5 Pcs per Candidate
2Capacitors assorted pack (10 µF, 100 µF, 470 µF electrolytic)3 Pcs per Candidate
3Diodes 1N40073 Pcs per Candidate
4Breadboard1 Pc per Candidate
5Multimeter digital1 Pc per Candidate
6Connecting wires (solid core, 20 cm length)10 Pcs per Candidate
79V battery1 Pc per Candidate
8Battery clip connector for 9V battery1 Pc per Candidate
9Safety goggles1 Pair per Candidate
10Lab coat1 Pc per Candidate
11Latex gloves1 Pair per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Preparation and Safety
Wore safety goggles, lab coat, and latex gloves before starting work
(Award 1 mark for each PPE worn, 0 if incomplete)
3
Checked and identified each component correctly using color codes and markings
(Award 1 mark for each correct component identification: 2 resistors, 2 capacitors, 2 diodes)
4
Tested each component using the digital multimeter to confirm functionality
(Award 2 marks each for correctly testing resistor, capacitor, and diode respectively)
6
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TASK 2: Circuit Assembly
Connected components on the breadboard correctly according to the series circuit layout
(Award 2 marks each for correct placement of resistors, capacitors, and diodes)
6
Used appropriate connecting wires ensuring secure and neat connections
(Award 1 mark for wire choice, 1 mark for secure connections, 1 mark for neatness)
3
Connected the 9V battery correctly with polarity observed
(Award 2 marks for correct polarity and secure connection)
2
Sub-Total11
TASK 3: Testing and Verification
Powered the circuit and verified voltage across components using multimeter
(Award 2 marks for powering circuit safely, 2 marks for correct voltage readings)
4
Demonstrated correct operation of the circuit by explaining component function
(Award 4 marks for clear, accurate explanation)
4
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Completed series circuit with resistors (10Ω, 100Ω), capacitors (10µF, 100µF), and diodes (1N4007) connected correctly on the breadboard
(Award 2 marks each for correct connection of resistors, capacitors, and diodes)
6
Circuit connections are neat, secure and components are correctly oriented
(Award 4 marks for neatness, security, and correct polarity of diodes)
4
Sub-Total10
GRAND TOTAL42
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)

Practical 2: Assemble and test simple series and parallel circuits

Chemical Engineering · Level 6
Control And Instrumentation
PRACTICAL ASSESSMENT
TIME: 4 HOURS
⬇ PDFCandidate Instructions (Candidate Tool)

Type: Individual

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE:
1.  You are required to perform the following task:
i.  Assemble and test a simple series circuit and a simple parallel circuit on a breadboard using 220 Ω resistors and red LEDs powered by a 9V battery, and record voltage and current readings.
2.  You have been provided with the following resources for the practical task:
Tools & EquipmentMaterials
Multimeter (Digital)Resistors (220 Ω)
Wire stripperLEDs (Red)
Connecting wires9V Battery
Battery clip for 9V batteryBreadboard
⬇ PDFResources Required (Cutting List)
S/NItemQuantity
1Resistors (220 Ω)4 Pcs per Candidate
2LEDs (Red)2 Pcs per Candidate
39V Battery1 Pc per Candidate
4Battery clip for 9V battery1 Pc per Candidate
5Breadboard1 Pc per Candidate
6Connecting wires (assorted)10 Pcs per Candidate
7Multimeter (Digital)1 Pc per Candidate
8Wire stripper1 Pc per 5 Candidates
9Mask1 Pair per Candidate
10Latex gloves1 Pair per Candidate
11Safety shoes1 Pair per Candidate
12Dustcoat/Overall1 Pc per Candidate
⬇ PDFAssessor Guide
Items to be EvaluatedMarks AvailableMarks ObtainedComments
TASK 1: Assembly and Testing of Series Circuit
Wore appropriate PPE: Mask, Latex gloves, Safety shoes, Dustcoat/Overall
(Award 1 mark for each PPE worn, 0 if incomplete, max 4 marks)
4
Connected 2 resistors and 1 LED in series on the breadboard correctly
(Award 2 marks for correct resistor connections, 2 marks for correct LED polarity)
4
Connected the 9V battery correctly to the circuit with battery clip
(Award 2 marks for correct polarity and secure connection)
2
Measured and recorded voltage across the LED using the multimeter
(Award 2 marks for correct measurement and recording)
2
Measured and recorded current flowing through the circuit
(Award 2 marks for correct measurement and recording)
2
Switched off and disconnected the battery safely after testing
(Award 1 mark for safe disconnection)
1
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TASK 2: Assembly and Testing of Parallel Circuit
Assembled 2 resistors and 2 LEDs in parallel correctly on the breadboard
(Award 2 marks for correct resistor placement, 3 marks for correct LED polarity and parallel layout)
5
Connected the 9V battery correctly to the parallel circuit
(Award 2 marks for correct polarity and secure connection)
2
Measured and recorded voltage across each LED
(Award 1.5 marks per LED for correct measurement and recording)
3
Measured and recorded current in each branch of the parallel circuit
(Award 2 marks per branch for correct measurement and recording)
4
Switched off and disconnected the battery safely after testing
(Award 1 mark for safe disconnection)
1
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PRODUCT CHECKLIST
Series circuit assembled with correct component placement and neat wiring
(Award 2 marks for correct series connection, 2 marks for neat and secure wiring)
4
Parallel circuit assembled with correct component placement and neat wiring
(Award 2 marks for correct parallel connection, 2 marks for neat and secure wiring)
4
Voltage and current readings recorded correctly for both circuits
(Award up to 3 marks for accurate voltage readings, up to 3 marks for accurate current readings)
6
Circuit functionality verified: LEDs light up appropriately in series and parallel
(Award 3 marks for correct LED operation in series, 3 marks for correct LED operation in parallel)
6
Sub-Total20
GRAND TOTAL50
ASSESSMENT OUTCOME:   ☐ Competent    ☐ Not Yet Competent (competent if at least 50%)
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