Course Title: Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C2225 Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)

Course Title: Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 20

Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.

Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99250410

Course Contact Email: andrew.santuccione@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers attaching flexible cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to supplies up to 230V a.c. This may be incidental to or a primary and regular function of work related to a principle function in the workplace. It encompasses working safely, identifying plug configurations, selecting and using testing and measuring devices, terminating and connecting cords/plugs and conductors, safety testing and reporting.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEP024A Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Elements:

1. Plan and prepare to attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).

2. Attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).

3.Test equipment for operation and safety.

4. Locate and repair fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s).

5.Provide status report(s).


Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course, you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.