Unit Award Scheme

81603 SOLDERING

In successfully completing this unit, the Learner will have		Evidence needed
demonstrated the ability to
1	identify the parts of a soldering iron	Student completed work
2	remove insulation from wire using wire strippers	Summary sheet
3	cut wires to a given length	Summary sheet
4	prepare wire for soldering by tinning the ends with solder	Summary sheet
5	assemble wire links according to a set pattern on standard Veroboard	Student completed work
6	use a soldering iron to produce at least ten good solder joints	Summary sheet
shown knowledge of
7	safety procedures for using soldering irons	Student completed work
8	at least two reasons for failing to produce good solder joints.	Student completed work

All outcomes recorded on an AQA Summary Sheet

Approved 16 October 1998Level - Entry Level