Electronic Test Instruments Operation Training

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate the correct setup and calibration of electronic test instruments according to manufacturer specifications.
• Apply safety procedures when connecting and operating test instruments on live circuits.
• Analyze measurement readings from oscilloscopes, multimeters, and signal generators to diagnose circuit faults.
• Evaluate the accuracy and precision of measurements by considering instrument specifications and environmental factors.
• Implement troubleshooting techniques using test instruments to identify and rectify common electronic faults.
• Document test results and procedures in a clear and professional manner for reporting and quality assurance.

Target Audience

Technicians, engineers, and electronics enthusiasts who need to operate electronic test instruments in a workplace or laboratory environment. This course is ideal for those seeking to enhance their practical measurement skills for maintenance, repair, or product development roles.

Prerequisites

None — open enrollment. However, familiarity with basic electrical concepts is recommended.

Course Outline

Practicals

Overview

Hands-on practical sessions are integral to this course, allowing learners to apply theory to real-world instruments. Learners will perform measurements, set up equipment, and troubleshoot circuits under supervision, reinforcing safe and accurate operation.

Practical Activities

• Basic Measurements with Multimeter and Power Supply — Learners measure voltage, current, and resistance on a simple circuit using a digital multimeter and a DC power supply. (2h)
• Oscilloscope Waveform Analysis — Learners use an oscilloscope to display and measure sine, square, and triangle waves from a signal generator. (2h)
• Circuit Troubleshooting with Test Instruments — Learners diagnose faults in a pre-built circuit using a multimeter, oscilloscope, and signal generator. (2h)
• Integrated System Testing — Learners combine instruments to test an audio amplifier circuit, measuring input/output signals and power supply parameters. (2h)

Summatives

Each delegate is assessed continuously throughout the course via daily exercises, scored practical assignments, and a final summative test at the end.

Practical Assignments — 30%

Practical assignments are observed and scored against a rubric during the practical sessions. Each delegate's practical mark is averaged into a single 100% score and contributes 30% to the final total.

Daily Exercises — 20%

Every training day ends with a multiple-choice exercise scored out of 100%. The scores from each daily exercise are averaged across the duration of the course to produce a Daily Average mark, which contributes 20% to the final total.

Final Test — 50%

On the last day a final summative test is written. It is a multiple-choice paper with multiple-answer questions: each question may have more than one correct option, and a single wrong selection on a question marks the entire question wrong — no partial credit. The final test is scored out of 100% and contributes 50% to the overall mark.

Final Total

Component	Out of	Weight
Practical Assignments (rubric-scored)	100%	30%
Daily Average (multiple choice)	100%	20%
Final Test (multi-answer multiple choice)	100%	50%
Final Total	—	100%

All marks are recorded on the AATICD LMS and visible to each learner under their account.

Certificate

How it works

• Certificates are auto-generated on the AATICD LMS as soon as the marks pass the 50% threshold.
• Each certificate is a branded PDF with the delegate's name, the course title, the unit standard ID, NQF level, credits, and the date of issue.
• You can download or print your certificate from your LMS dashboard at any time after issue — there's no reissue fee and no expiry date.
• If you scored under 50% you can sit the final test again at the next scheduled session at no extra cost.

Where to find it

Sign in to the LMS, open your dashboard, and your certificates appear under My Certificates. Each entry has a View / Download button and a print option.

Training Discounts

Group discounts apply automatically — the more delegates you enrol, the greater the saving. Discounts are calculated at 3% per 5 delegates, scaling up to 40% off for 100+ delegates.

Delegates	Discount
5	3% off
10	6% off
15	9% off
20	12% off
25	15% off
30	18% off
50	30% off
75	35% off
100	40% off

3% discount per 5 delegates, up to 40% off for 100+ delegates. Contact us for a custom group quote.