Technical Skills 1

Course code ELRT 1004

Credit 5.0

Length 125.0 hours

Course outline View

This course introduces students to both passive and active electronic components. Basic analog and digital circuits and theory of operation are covered. The labs allow the students to master the use of electronic instruments and develop soldering/reworking skills. The labs also reinforce the concepts discussed in class with a hands-on approach and allow the students to gain significant experience with electrical instruments such as digital and analog multimeters, oscilloscopes, function generator, and benchtop variable power supply.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Familiarization of Electronic Components, Tools, and Equipment
  • Analog Electronic Lab
  • Electronic Circuits Lab
  • Digital electronic Lab

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
70750 September 9, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Shop/Teaching Kitchen VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule
72952 September 9, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lab VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.