ELRT 2002: Mobile Device Repair
Effective date
January 2020
Department
Electronics Repair Technology
School
Trades, Technology and Design
Description
Students will be introduced to a variety of mobile devices, including tablets, smartphones and audio and video players. Topics include the terminology associated with mobile device components as well as bench testing techniques. Learners will be provided with the opportunity to test and configure a variety of mobile devices using operational and safety procedures.
Year of study
2nd Year Post-secondary
Course Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- Describe mobile networks
- Explain mobile operating systems
- Describe, test and repair cell phone and tablet components
- Perform basic troubleshooting
- Perform macro inspections and quality control procedures
- Perform standard form micro soldering
- Perform shrink form micro soldering
- Perform contact pad and trace repairs
Prior Learning Assessment & Recognition (PLAR)
None
Hours
Lecture, Online, Seminar, Tutorial: 30
Clinical, Lab, Rehearsal, Shop, Kitchen, Simulation, Studio: 40
Total Hours: 70
Instructional Strategies
Daily instructional time is divided equally between classroom activity and practical workshop experience
Classroom activity consists of lectures, demonstrations, audio-visual presentations and exercises that provide a practical working knowledge of concepts discussed. Extensive workshop experience is provided to reinforce theoretical concepts, develop hand skills and achieve familiarity with a variety of electronic equipment and apparatus.
Grading System
Letter Grade (A-F)
Evaluation Plan
Type
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Percentage
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Assessment activity
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Quizzes/Tests
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30
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3 quizzes
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Assignments
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40
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4 lab assignments
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Final Exam
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30
|
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Course topics
- Mobile networks
- Mobile operating systems
- Cell phone and tablet components
- Basic troubleshooting
- Macro inspections and quality control procedures
- Standard form micro soldering
- Shrink form micro soldering
- Contact pad and trace repairs
Notes:
- Course contents and descriptions, offerings and schedules are subject to change without notice.
- Students are required to follow all College policies including ones that govern their educational experience at VCC. Policies are available on the VCC website at:
https://www.vcc.ca/about/governance--policies/policies/.
- To find out if there are existing transfer agreements for this course, visit the BC Transfer Guide at https://www.bctransferguide.ca.