Course Title: Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3297 Certificate III in Instrumentation and Control
Course Title: Solve problems in d.c. circuits
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 80
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: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers determining correct operation of single source d.c. series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and providing solutions as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits.
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: |
UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to work on d.c. electrical circuits. 2. Solve d.c. circuit problems. 3. Complete work and document problem solving activities. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course.