WAEC Radio,Television and Electronics Works Syllabus 2026/2027 & Textbooks

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The WAEC Radio, Television and Electronics Works Syllabus 2026/2027 covers topics such as workshop safety, basic electricity, and electronic tools and instruments. Key areas include DC and AC current, conductors and insulators, diodes and transistors, and amplifiers. The syllabus also includes sections on entrepreneurship, business management, and finance as they relate to electronics work.

Contents

1 Aims and Objectives
2 Examination Guidelines
3 PAPER 1:
4 PAPER 2:
5 PAPER 3:
6 Alternative to Practical Work:
7 WAEC Radio,Television and Electronics Works Syllabus 2026/2027 \\
8 LIST OF FACILITIES AND MAJOR EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS REQUIRED
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Aims and Objectives

Candidates Must Know Workshop Safety Rules and Regulations
Candidates must understand Basic Electricity
Candidates must understand Electronic Tools and Instruments
Candidates must understand Electronic Devices and Circuits
Candidates must understand Electronic Communication Systems
Candidates must understand Workshop Practice and Maintenance
Candidates must understand Entrepreneurship in Radio, Television and Electronics Works.

Examination Guidelines

There will be three papers, Papers 1, 2 and 3, all of which must be taken. Papers 1 and 2 shall be composite papers to be taken in one sitting.

PAPER 1:

This paper (paper 1) will consist of forty multiple-choice objective questions, all of which are to be answered in 45 minutes for 40 marks.

PAPER 2:

Paper 2 will consist of six short-structured questions. Candidates will be required to answer any four in 1 hour for 60 marks.

PAPER 3:

This paper will be a practical test of 2-hour duration. It will consist of three skill-based questions, out of which candidates will answer two for 90 marks.

A list of materials for the test shall be made available to schools not less than two weeks before the paper is taken for materials procurement and relevant preparations.\

Alternative to Practical Work:

Alternatively, in the event that materials for the actual practical test cannot be acquired, the Council may consider testing theoretically candidates’ level of acquisition of the practical skills prescribed in the syllabus. For this alternative test, there will be two compulsory questions to be answered in 2 hours for 100 marks.

WAEC Radio,Television and Electronics Works Syllabus 2026/2027 \\

Topic	Subtopics	Details
Workshop Safety Rules and Regulations	Sources and Prevention of Hazards	Identifying and managing hazards in the workshop.
	Safety Checks in Servicing Radio Receiver	Procedures for safely working on radio equipment.
	Safety Precautions in Television Workshop	Essential precautions while working with TV equipment.
Basic Electricity	Structure of Matter	Overview of matter’s composition.
	Definition and Structure of Matter	Atomic structure and its role in electricity.
	Atomic Structure	Properties of atoms and their relevance to electricity.
	Conductors, Insulators, and Semiconductors	Definitions and uses.
	Current, Voltage, and Resistance	Basic definitions, units, and symbols.
	Laws of Attraction and Repulsion of Charges	Understanding Coulomb’s Law and charge behavior.
Electronic Components	Identification of Components	Resistors, capacitors, inductors, diodes, transformers, transistors, ICs, and their symbols.
Resistors and Capacitors	Graphical Symbols, Types, Values and Ratings	Standard markings and how to interpret them.
	Colour Code of Resistors and Capacitors	Decoding color bands on resistors and capacitors.
	Comparison Between Measured and Colour Code Values	Verifying resistor and capacitor values.
	Testing of Capacitors	Methods for checking capacitor health.
Kirchhoff’s Laws	Current and Voltage Laws	Concepts, definitions, and practical calculations.
Diodes and Transistors	Types and Graphical Symbols	Understanding diodes and transistors in various configurations.
	Testing Diodes and Transistors	Procedures for checking diode function and transistor configurations (CC, CE, CB).
Battery	Battery Symbols and Types	Primary and secondary cell types, symbols, and differences.
	Testing of Battery	Checking battery health and understanding wet vs dry cells.
Ohm’s Law	Definition and Relationship	Voltage, current, resistance formulas.
	Resistors in Series and Parallel	How to calculate resistance in different circuits.
Electric Power	Definition, Measurement, and Calculations	Power formula, units, and practical applications.
Direct and Alternating Current	Definitions, Differences, Uses	Comparison between AC and DC in circuits.
	Alternating Waveform	Wave properties, rms, peak values, frequency, period, and their calculations.
Electronic Tools and Instruments	Electronic Hand Tools	Types and uses, including screwdrivers, cutters, soldering tools, etc.
	Electronic Measuring Instruments	Uses of voltmeter, ammeter, ohmmeter, and multimeter.
Basic AC and DC Circuits	Measurements of Voltage, Current, and Resistance	Techniques for measuring circuit parameters.
	Ohmmeter for Testing Semiconductor Devices	Using an ohmmeter for semiconductor diagnostics.
Fault-Finding Equipment	Oscilloscope, Signal Tracer, Logic Probe	Identifying faults using advanced diagnostic equipment.
Electronic Devices and Circuits	Semiconductor Devices	Overview of semiconductor theory, diodes, and rectification.
	Power Supply Unit	Operation, schematic, and rectification processes.
Amplifiers	Types of Amplifiers	Class A, B, C, and AB amplifiers—operation and construction.
	RLC Circuits	Understanding resistive, inductive, and capacitive circuits.
Feedback	Concept and Types	Positive vs. negative feedback in amplifiers and oscillators.
Oscillators and Multivibrators	Types of Oscillators	Construction and operation of oscillators.
	Multivibrators	Astable, bistable, and monostable circuits.
Electronic Communication Systems	Types and Block Diagram	Overview of communication systems with function explanation.
	Noise and Radiofrequency Band	Impact of noise and frequency ranges (VLF to EHF).
Modulation and Demodulation	AM and FM Waveforms	Principles of modulation, modulation index, carrier waves.
	Types of Demodulation	Techniques for signal demodulation.
Radio Transmitter and Receiver	Function and Operation	Radio transmitter/receiver block diagrams.
Satellite Communication Systems	Elements and Types	Transmission, reception, and the role of antennas.
Television Systems	Image and Sound Reproduction	TV receiver scanning, FM detection, and monochrome TV operation.
	Colour TV Principles	Signal transmission, primary colors, and system standards (PAL, SECAM, NTSC).
Workshop Practice and Maintenance	Soldering and Desoldering	Techniques, flux types, and precautions.
	Electronic Repairs	Dismantling, troubleshooting, and reassembling various electronic components.
Entrepreneurship in Radio and TV Work	Business Management and Finance	Cost-benefit analysis, accounting practices, and customer relations.
	Business Opportunities	Careers in satellite installation, repair, and consulting.

LIST OF FACILITIES AND MAJOR EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS REQUIRED

The following equipment are essentials

Screwdrivers
Diagonal cutters
Soldering gun, iron and lead
Desoldering tools
Pocket knife
Stripper
Semiconductor diodes
Digital and analog multimeters
Loudspeaker, microphone
Cathode Ray Tube/LCD
Nose pliers
Old electronics panel
Resistors, capacitors, inductors, transistors
Vero board/breadboard
C. power supplies
Transformers
Radio and television sets
Oscilloscope
Signal generator
Magnifying glass
Pattern generator (TV)

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