Course Title: Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4426 Certificate IV in Instrumentation and Control
Course Title: Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 60
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: +61 409 282 561
Course Contact Email: andrew.santuccione@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to disconnect and reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring.
It includes preparing electrical equipment for disconnecting and then reconnecting equipment connected to LV installation wiring. It also includes inspecting and testing the reconnected electrical equipment for safe operation, identifying and reporting electrical faults and providing status reports. This must be incidental to a primary or regular function of the workplace.
The course excludes disconnecting or reconnecting circuits at a switchboard or to general electrical accessories (including switches, socket outlets and circuit protective devices), or installation of or alteration to any part of the fixed electrical wiring system (defined as electrical installation work).
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEERL0004 Disconnect - reconnect electrical equipment connected to low voltage (LV) installation wiring |
Elements: |
1. Prepare to disconnect electrical equipment 2. Disconnect electrical equipment 3. Prepare to reconnect electrical equipment 4. Reconnect electrical equipment 5. Test the reconnected electrical equipment for safe operation 6. Complete compliance documentation |
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.