This explains the overall structure of the Course, including its purpose and aims and information on the skills, knowledge and understanding that will be developed.

Session 2026-27 onwards

• National 4 Electronics course specification January 2026

These provide an outline of what each Unit will cover within the following Unit Specifications and detail the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

Session 2026-27 onwards

• National 4 Electronics: circuit construction unit specification January 2026
• National 4 Electronics: circuit simulation unit specification January 2026
• National 4 Electronics: circuit design unit specification January 2026

These define the mandatory requirements for the Added Value Unit, including the Outcomes and Assessment Standards.

They also include the further mandatory information on Course coverage for the National 4 Course and include information on the assessment method to be used and the conditions of assessment.

Session 2026-27 onwards

• National 4 Electronics: developing an electronic solution added value unit specification January 2026

The Electronics Added Value Unit assessment is a practical activity. It is supported by detailed instructions and content, so centres should not normally make any changes to the assessment, in which candidates are required to design, simulate and construct electronic circuits in response to the assignment brief.

Centres can choose from a bank of assessments and access these through your Co-ordinator.

As with all Unit assessments, Added Value Unit assessments must be internally verified by centres.

These provide advice and guidance for teachers/lecturers on learning, teaching and assessment within the Course and its Units.

Session 2026-27 onwards

• National 4 Electronics course and unit support notes January 2026

These documents contain details of Unit assessment task(s), show approaches to gathering evidence and how the evidence can be judged against the Outcomes and Assessment Standards. Teachers/lecturers can arrange access to these confidential documents through their Co-ordinator.

• Practical Electronics Qualification Verification Summary Report June 2019

Electronics: Quality Assurance - external verification

• Changes to published Understanding Standards materials for all subjects

Please note: Understanding Standards material is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains up to date.

Examples of candidate evidence and commentaries for unit assessment can be found on the Secure site. You can access these through your Coordinator.