MARCONI SCHOOL of WIRELESS
OPPORTUNITIES in ELECTRONICS
OPPORTUNITIES IN THE ELECTRONICS INDUSTRY
are no longer open to the poorly trained. The Radio engineer for instance, whose work involves research and design, must possess high qualifications attainable only through a University course in the science of radio engineering.
Such complex radio communication equipment as transmitters, receivers, depth recorders, radar, direction finders, radio compasses, aircraft distance measuring equipment, air beacons and other navigational aids, which safeguard life and property at sea, in the air and on the ground, must be maintained at all times.
In certain branches of the industry, commercial operators who maintain broadcast, ship, aircraft and ground radio stations, are required by Government regulation to qualify for a certificate of proficiency. Examinations for such certificates are conducted by the Radio branch from the Postmaster General's Department and are held every three months, qualifications being briefly:- principles of electricity and basic radio, frequency modulation and pulse technique (radar); maintenance and operation of broadcasting and marine equipment, copying of morse code and regulations applying to radio traffic; navigation and cable routes of the world.
Radio technicians are also needed to maintain 2-way mobile communications services, radio and television receivers, amplifiers and data processing equipment and for the efficient installation, repair and maintenance of the services, expert knowledge is essential.
The Marconi School provides a planned, technical training to those wishing to apply themselves in the advancing world of electronics, and industry already ranking among the leading and most progressive in the nation.
COURSE OF INSTRUCTION
MATHEMATICS REFRESHER:
Evening classes - 4 months 6 hours weekly
Correspondence - 6 months 6 hours weekly
RADIOTECHNOLOGY:
Day classes only 26 months - 30 hours weekly
COMMERCIAL OPERATOR:
(PMG Certificate of proficiency)
Day classes - 21 months - 30 hours weekly
*Evening classes - 32 months - 15 hours weekly
Correspondence - 30 months - 15 hours weekly
BROADCASTING OPERATOR:
(PMG Certificate of Proficiency)
Day classes - 17 months - 12-1/2 hours weekly
Evening classes - 24 months - 6 hours weekly
Correspondence - 24 months - 6 hours weekly
RADIO SERVICEMAN:
Evening classes - 16 months - 7 hours weekly
Correspondence - 24 months - 7 hours weekly
TELEVISION SERVICEMAN:
Evening classes - 12 months - 6 hours weekly
Correspondence - 12 months - 6 hours weekly
Correspondence Students may attend practical instruction at no addition cost after completing theory.
* Including 6 hours for Morse Practice.
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MARCONI SCHOOL OF WIRELESS
Applicants may, by exemption examination or suitable qualifications, enter at any stage.
SYLLABUS OF TRAINING
MATHEMATICS REFRESHER COURSE
This Course has been prepared for those who may not have reached the required standard before leaving School, or alternative have had no occasion to use mathematics since leaving school. It is not compulsory but applicants must accept responsibility for reaching the required standard of application before entry or by the end of State 1 where mathematics are used extensively.
SUBJECTS
Prime factors - Square and Cube Roots by factors - H.C.F. L.C.M. - Fractions - Decimals - Square Root - Algebraic Expressions - Simple equations - Graphs - Logarithms - Trigonometry - Trigonometrical functions - Functions of an angle - Vectors and Vectorial Analysis.
STAGE 1.
ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGY
Electron Theory - Primary and Secondary cells - Ohms Law - Magnetism - Magnetic units and Calculations - D.C. Measuring Instruments - Electromagnetic Induction - D.C. Motors and Generators - Electrostatics - Tuned circuit Theory.
STAGE 2
RADIO 1. (A.F. THEORY)
Power Transformers - Three phase generation and distribution - Thermionic rectifiers - Power supplies - Solid State Electronics _ Zener and Silicon Diodes - Sound waves - Microphones - Triode valves - A.F. Amplification - Tetrodes and Pentodes - Complete A.F.P.A. Systems - Stereophonic reproduction - Disc and Tape Recording - Advanced Amplifier Systems.
STAGE 3.
RADIO II (RECEIVER THEORY)
Radio Frequency - Coupled Circuits - R.F. Amplification - Basic oscillators - Principles of Modulation - Detection - T.R.F. Receivers - Superheterodyne Receivers - Receiver Test Equipment - Theory and Application of Communication Receivers.
Immediately after a mid-term Examination, graduates commence their practical tuition (one additional night per week) on valve type Broadcast Receivers. Practical tuition will continue through to State 3A where Transistorised equipment in handled
STAGE 3(a)
TRANSISTOR THEORY AND APPLICATION.
Atomic Theory - Quantum Theory - P & N Semi conductors - Junctions _ Circuit configuration - AF amplifier circuits - Oscillators - Mixers - IF Amplifiers - Detectors - AGC - Broadcast Receivers - Multivibrators - thermistors - Parameters - Power supplies - Regulators - Tunnel Diodes.
(The Student, providing he has passed all relevant Examinations, may if he so desires, be issued with a Service Mechanics Diploma).
STAGE 4
RADIO III (TRANSMISSION)
Frequency Stability in Self-excited oscillators - Crystal oscillators - Buffers - Doublers - Power Amplifiers - Communications Type Transmitters - Theory of Modulation - F.M. and P.M. - Single-sideband transmission and reception - Radiation and radiating Systems.
STAGE 5
BROADCASTING THEORY AND PRACTICE
Studio design - Microphones - Disc and tape recording techniques - Studio monitoring equipment - Sound distribution systems - Mixers - Programming - Line Amplifiers - Equalisers - Attenuators - Broadcast transmitters - Operation and maintenance - Measuring and monitoring equipment.
(Completion of Broadcast Operators Training)
STAGE 6
NAVIGATION AIDS (MARINE APPLICATIONS)
Principles of Direction Finding _ Single Loop Systems - Bellini- Tosi Systems - Practical applications to Marine Navigation - Radio General Principles - Theory of Wave Guides - Resonant Cavities - Valves at U.H.F. - Electron Oscillators, Klystron and Magnetron - Timing and Synchronisation - Modulators - Radiating principles and practise at U.H.F. - Duplexing - Reception - Indicating Devices - Scanning Secondary Radar Systems.
In addition to Radar Theory, additional lectures are given on International Regulations appertaining to Safety of Life at Sea, Communications, Wireless and Cable Routes.
STAGE 7
MARINE APPLICATION
Automatic alarm - Emergency transmitters and receivers - Direction Finding - Standard Communications Transmitters and receivers.
As a continuation of Regulations from Stage 6. Traffic Handling (Transmission and reception of messages is commenced.
STAGE 1.
TELEVISION SERVICING.
Picture Transmission - Camera tubes - Aspect Ratio - Scanning - Synchronisation - Video frequencies - Basic T.V. Systems - Australian Standards - Tuners - Turrets - RF amplification - Intermediate frequency amplifiers - Video detectors - FM Sound section - Video amplifiers - Kinescopes - Synchronisation.
STAGE 2
DEFLECTION THEORY
Sweep Generators - Automatic Frequency Control - Vertical Output stage - Horizontal output stage - Antenna systems - Servicing Techniques and associated Test Equipment.
STAGE 3
PRACTICAL
A study of Associated Test Equipment - Voltage measurements - Waveform Study and measurements - Sound and I.F. Alignment - Tuner alignment - Tuner alignment - Fault finding.
GENERAL INFORMATION
COMMENCING DATES AND TIMES OF CLASSES
DAY: Monday-Friday 9.30 a.m. TO 4.30 p.m.
Commencing Dates: First week in February and June.
Vacation: Three weeks at Christmas.
EVENING: Monday-Friday 6 to 9 p.m.
Commencing Dates: First week in February, June and October.
Vacation: Two weeks at Christmas.
CORRESPONDENCE CLASSES - Enrolments are accepted at any time, and the students progress is not in any way connected with the duration of or frequency of personal classes. Additional time (without charge) over and above the 'paying' period is allowed to complete their assignments.
MARCONI SCHOOL OF WIRELESS
conducted by
AMALGAMATED WIRELESS (AUSTRALASIA) Limited.
47 York Street, G.P.O. box 2516 Sydney.
Telephone - 2 0233
CLASSROOMS AND OFFICES
21 Pier Street, Sydney
(bottom of Goulburn St.)
MARCONI SCHOOL of WIRELESS
Conducted by
AMALGAMATED WIRELESS (AUSTRALASIA) LIMITED
FULL TIME COURSES OF INSTRUCTION
(i) Radio Technology (ii) P.M.G. First or Second Class Commercial Operator's Certificate (iii) P.M.G. Broadcast Station Operator's Certificate
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS.
Education Standard - It is essential that applicants for any full time course should possess a minimum education standard of the N.S.W. 4th year, without which they would have difficulty in coping with the Mathematical standard involved. Only under special circumstances would the Intermediate Certificate standard be accepted.
Age Qualifications - As the main qualification to be obtained is the P.M.G. First Class Certificate regulations stipulate that the abovementioned Certificate can only be issued to a successful candidates of 18 years and over. Thus, an applicant must have reached his sixteenth birthday before commencing the two year course.
Overseas Applicants - The Department of Immigration Regulations states that all overseas (Non-European) applicants seeking Tertiary level of Education, must possess the Overseas Cambridge Certificate, Grade 1 (or its equivalent) with a pass in English as compulsory. Students already in Australia must have gained a Leaving Certificate pass in mathematics. Lesser standards of education are acceptable for Secondary level of studies, but such cases are treated individually.
SYLLABUS OF TRAINING
Please refer to Study Chart on Sheet 1. Students enrolled for Radio Technology or the Commercial Courses undertake units 1 to 7 with Mathematics run concurrently with Stage 1 and Morse Operating in all Stages. Stages 1 and 2 are theoretical, but in Stages 3 to 7 practical tuition is introduced, and run concurrently with Theory. Technology students continue their studies after Stage 7 to Television theory and practical.
TERMS
Stages 1 to 7, 3 months each
T.V. 1 to 3, approximately 2 months each.
EXAMINATIONS
Internal Examinations are held at the end of Stages 1-4, 6.
TV 1 to 3.
PART-TIME EVENING CLASSES.
Courses Available:-
(i) Radio Servicing
(ii) P.M.G. Broadcast Operator's Certificate
(iii) P.M.G. First Class Commercial Operator's Certificate
(iv) Television Servicing
On referring to the Study Chart, it will be noted that irrespective of the resultant qualification, stages 1 to 3A are common to all courses.
All stages are of four months duration with a new series commencing during the first week in February, June and October.
EDUCATION STANDARD.
Irrespective of the course selected, it is imperative that the applicant must have reached the N.S.W. Fourth year, without which the Mathematics Refresher course would be compulsory.
Age Qualification - Contingent on the above, the minimum acceptable age would be 16 years.
Final Examinations - The same conditions apply as for the full time course.
Commercial Operator Students must understand that in addition to the Lecture periods outlined, he will be required to do two additional nights on Telegraphy.
Syllabus - Full details are covered in sheet 1, there being no difference between the full and part time curriculum but the following additional information may be of value.
Term Examinations - Held during the last week of January, May and September for all stages. Results are given personally during the following week when classes and/or new terms commence.
Candidates who have failed may do a "repeat" immediately.
The Radio Serviceman, whose training is completed at the end of Stage 3A, may then proceed to Television, or to Stage 4 and 5 for the Broadcast Course. These matters would be discussed at the term interviews.
P.M.G. EXAMINATIONS
The following sets out the subjects for the various Government Certificate Examinations:-
P.M.G.'s First Class Commercial Operator's Certificate
(i) Radio Theory 3 hours
(ii) Electrical theory 2 hours
(iii) International Regulations 1-1/2 hours
(iv) Broadcasting, Oral and Practical
(v) marine, Oral and Practical
(vi) Telegraphy, Sending and Receiving.
BROADCAST STATION OPERATORS CERTIFICATE
(i), (ii) and (iv) of above.
SECOND CLASS COMMERCIAL OPERATORS CERTIFICATE
(i) Combined radio and electrical 3 hours (iii) and (v) of above
Examinations are conducted on the first Tuesday in March, June, September and December. An applicant may sit for any or all of the subjects at one time, and any passes gained are held to his credit for the next four examinations. thus he has five chances in which to pass all subjects, a pass being 70%.
Under such circumstances it is recommended that commercial and Broadcast students sit for their first Examination at the end of Stage 4, with additional subjects at subsequent Exams.
SCHOOL CERTIFICATES
Having satisfied the Management, by Internal Examination, or having passed the appropriate Government Examination, a student may, on request, be issued with the following Certificates:-
(i) Radio Servicing - End of Stage 3A
(ii) Broadcast Operator's Certificate Stage 5
(iii) First or Second Class Certificate Stage 7
(iv) Radio Technology T.V.3.
COMMENCING DATES
Generally two series are commenced each year, that is during the first week in February and June, but should there be the demand, an additional course would be commenced.
CORRESPONDENCE COURSE
The detailed Syllabus outlined on the preceding pages although indicated as being for full and part-time classes also applies to Correspondence Tuition. We use a standard set of Instruction Books for all forms of tuition, the only additional requirement being that the Correspondence Student submits answers to the questions at the end of each Chapter. These answers are corrected and where necessary additional comment and explanation given to assist the Student.
it must be made clear that in any correspondence Course the student will only derive such benefits in proportion to the work and effort that he devotes to it. We do not offer courses in "ten easy lessons", because the Science of Electronics have never fallen into that category.
Practical tuition can only be obtained by attending the school for the required period.
However under certain circumstances Students are advised to attend for short periods, such as during the annual Leave when we can offer them full time tuition.
In respect to end of Stage Examinations we do not insist on same, but Students are advised to do such exams, mainly as a guide to their progress.
final Examinations can be arranged provided we are supplied with the name and address of some Public Notable who is prepared to supervise the Examination on our behalf.
CORRESPONDENCE CLASSES - Enrolments are acceptable at any time, and the students progress is not in any way connected with the duration of or frequency of personal classes. Additional time (without charge) over and above the 'paying' period is allowed to complete their assignments.
GENERAL INFORMATION
TEXT BOOKS AND REFERENCES.
All instruction books have been prepared by our own Staff, and additional reference are considered unnecessary.
Books are issued at the commencement of each Stage, and are retained by the Student.
Each book consists of approximately 22 Chapters with a set of questions at the end of each Chapter primarily for Correspondence Students who must answer these questions as exercises. For personal Students, these questions if answered, can form an excellent reference for study and revision purposes.
DURATION OF COURSES - The school will provide instructions for the period indicated against each Course. Should a student exceed the stipulated period, through failure in any one term, he will be required to pay additional repeat fees at a reduced rate. By commencing a new series of classes at four monthly intervals and 4 months terms within each Course permits students who fail at "end of term" examinations to repeat the past term immediately. However, the School's decision in respect to any examination is final.
PAYMENT OF FEES - Rates given in the attached schedule, are payable in advance on a monthly basis. These rates are subject to variation at one months notice.
EXEMPTIONS - from certain parts of courses are granted to students who sit for the Marconi School's prescribed examinations and obtain a 65% mark.
CORRESPONDENCE STUDENTS - seeking exemption must nominate a supervisor such as a Minister of Religion or Justice of the Peace who is prepared to supervise the examination and send the papers to the School for correction.
LEAVE OF ABSENCE - will be granted on application in writing, but should the period exceed twelve months the School reserves the right to cancel an existing contract. Should a resumption of training after the afore-mentioned period be agreed to, the student must sit for an examination equal to the standard attained prior to his commencing leave, for which a fee, over and above the current monthly instalment, will be required.
CANCELLATION - of a course by a student must be made in writing and, providing fees are not in arrears the cancellation will be accepted. The school reserves the right to terminate a course should a student's behaviour and/or progress be deemed to be detrimental to the interests of either the School's curriculum or other students.
EMPLOYMENT - is not guaranteed by the School to its successful students. However, it does maintain a placement service and every endeavour is made to place certificated men in employment of their choosing or, alternatively, in fields for which the School considers they are most suited.
MARCONI SCHOOL OF WIRELESS
conducted by
Amalgamated Wireless (Australasia) Ltd.
Postal Address: 47 York Street, Sydney. G.P.O. Box 2516 Sydney. Telephone - 20233
Class Room & Offices: 21 Pier St, Sydney (below Goulburn Street)
POSTAL ADDRESS: 47 York Street, Sydney. N.S.W.
G.P.O. Box 2516, Sydney
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