Course Title: Troubleshoot digital control systems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: MIET7617
Course Title: Troubleshoot digital control systems
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C5398 - Diploma of Applied Technologies
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Sukhvir Singh Judge
Ph: +61 3 9925 4470
Email: sukhvir.judge@rmit.edu.au
Program Manager
Munir Muniruzzaman
munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Appointments by email
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.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
Nil
Course Description
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge to apply troubleshooting responses to existing digital control systems to correct faults or vary and enhance performance.
It includes preparing to troubleshoot, applying safe troubleshooting and fault-finding processes and techniques, dealing with unexpected situations, and completing and documenting the work outcomes.
The skills and knowledge described in this unit do not require a license to practice in the workplace provided equipment is not connected to installation wiring at voltage above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c. However, other conditions may apply in some States/Territories subject to regulations related to electrical work
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22314 Troubleshoot digital control systems |
Element: |
1. Prepare to troubleshoot digital control systems |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Identify troubleshooting requirements from documentation, work request or discussion with relevant personnel 1.2 Identify OHS/WHS procedures and risk control measures associated with troubleshooting digital control systems 1.3 Consult with appropriate personnel to ensure planned work is coordinated effectively with others and system downtime is minimised 1.4 Confirm sources of materials that may be required for the work in accordance with specifications, job sheets or work instructions 1.5 Identify and select tools, equipment and testing devices that are consistent with job requirements 1.6 Check tools, equipment and testing for serviceability and rectify or report any faults prior to commencement |
Element: |
2. Apply troubleshooting techniques to digital control systems |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Apply OHS/WHS procedures and risk control measures associated with troubleshooting activities 2.2 Determine the need to test or measure the system live according to manufacturer’s specifications, OHS/WHS requirements and regulations related to electrical work. 2.3 Perform troubleshooting processes and techniques efficiently to minimise disruption, wastage and downtime 2.4 Isolate the system’s circuits, where required, according to manufacturer’s specifications, OHS/WHS requirements and regulations related to electrical work. 2.5 Check for faults in components in a systematic manner, with reference to the required operating functions and parameters 2.6 Consult with authorised personnel to safely manage unexpected situations and detected problems |
Element: |
3. Complete work and report on troubleshooting activities |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Apply safety and risk control measures and procedures to completing the troubleshooting activities 3.2 Clean work area according to OHS/WHS requirements 3.3 Produce required documentation and reports in line with organisational policies and procedures |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements and Performance Criteria
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Practical laboratory tests
• Reports
• Guest speakers
• Site visit(s)
This course involves learning digital concepts, microcontroller programming, sensors and interfaces and use of operational amplifiers for signal conditioning and interfacing.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for the competency is detailed below:
Week |
Topics delivered |
Week 1 |
Introduction to the course, OHS concepts, Number systems |
Week 2 |
Digital gates, Digital circuits, timing diagrams, Boolean algebra |
Week 3 |
Combinational logic circuits and expressions, Digital system building blocks |
Week 4 |
Analog concepts, Analog devices |
Week 5 |
Operational amplifiers and signal conditioning circuits |
Week 6 |
Sensor classification, Sensor types and characteristics |
Week 7 |
Sensor classification, Sensor types and characteristics |
Week 8 |
Microcontrollers- Programming, debugging and interfacing |
Week 9 |
Microcontrollers- Programming, debugging and interfacing |
Week 10 |
Microcontrollers- Programming, debugging and interfacing |
Week 11 |
Voltage to current converters, current loops, balanced lines and noise reduction |
Week 12 |
Fault finding principles and techniques |
Week 13 |
Common digital faults in Digital systems, troubleshooting techniques |
Week 14 |
Student project |
Week 15 |
Student project |
Week 16 |
Project |
Week 17 |
Project |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. A list of relevant recommended books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.
Overview of Assessment
Assessment 1: Knowledge Assignment
Assessment 2: Project
These tasks assess the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 Knowledge Assignment |
Assessment 2 Project |
1.1 |
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X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
1.3 |
|
X |
1.4 |
|
X |
1.5 |
|
X |
1.6 |
|
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
2.3 |
|
X |
2.4 |
|
X |
2.5 |
|
X |
2.6 |
|
X |
3.1 |
|
X |
3.2 |
|
X |
3.3 |
|
X |
Assessment Tasks
Assessment 1: Test
Assessment 2: Project
To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Due Dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)
You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs VU22314 Elements & Performance Criteria
Elements/ Performance Criteria Covered |
Assessment 1 Test |
Assessment 2 Project |
1.1 |
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X |
1.2 |
X |
X |
1.3 |
|
X |
1.4 |
|
X |
1.5 |
|
X |
1.6 |
|
X |
2.1 |
X |
X |
2.2 |
X |
X |
2.3 |
|
X |
2.4 |
|
X |
2.5 |
|
X |
2.6 |
|
X |
3.1 |
|
X |
3.2 |
|
X |
3.3 |
|
X |
Other Information
Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:
- Relevant
- Current
- Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course
Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
Study Support:
Study Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC)) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support to support your numeracy and literacy skills are:
- assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
Please Refer https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support to find more information about Study Support.
Equitable Learning Services (ELS):
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).
Late submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge an Application for Extension of Submittable Work (7 Calendar Days or less) form and lodge it with the Senior Educator/ Program Manager.
The application must be lodged no later than one working day before the official due date. You will be notified within no more than 2 working days of the date of lodgment as to whether the extension has been granted.
If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 working days after the official due date.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special consideration:
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
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