In this entry-level hands-on course, students move at their own pace while learning essential terminology, component recognition, symbology, and how to interpret schematics. By the end, they’ll be able to follow instructions, take accurate measurements, perform basic alignments, and read schematics confidently. They will also explore DC, AC, analog, and digital circuits while gaining practical experience using multimeters and oscilloscopes.

The course focuses on hands-on skills and the tools of the trade. It emphasizes performance over theory—so instead of calculating a circuit’s theoretical values, you’ll measure real ones in action.

Students use the Nida Model 1300 Entry-Level Electronics experiment card set, which is designed for use with the Nida Model 130ST Training Console.  This system supports a whole-part-whole teaching streamlined learning approach, teaching the function and operation of DC, AC, analog, and digital electronics. This approach produces students who are motivated and ready to pursue apprentice-level technical training. Through this method, students analyze systems, use test equipment, apply schematics, and build foundational knowledge to understand how systems work.

The experiment cards in this course give students the opportunity to apply what they’ve learned by observing the function of basic electronic components with a multimeter or oscilloscope to see how these parts fit into larger circuits or systems. As students progress, they’ll grasp the importance of alignment procedures, operational checks, and how to trace signals through a system—from input to output—using schematics.

Our goal is to make electronics both interesting and fun! Completing the ELE program opens the door to more advanced studies—and in many cases, prepares students for direct entry into the job market.