Course Title: Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C6120 Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Title: Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations

Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Important Information:

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
EEET7029C	City Campus	TAFE	130T Vocational Engineering	Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace	Term2 2013, Term1 2014, Term1 2015, Term1 2016

Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman

Course Contact Phone: +61399254415

Course Contact Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit covers selecting wiring systems and cables for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompass knowledge and application of wiring systems and cable types, selecting wiring system compatible with the installation conditions, selecting cables that comply with required current-carrying capacity and voltage drop and earth fault-loop impedance limitations, coordination between protective devices and conductors and documenting selection decisions.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEEE101A + UEENEEE102A + UEENEEE104A + UEENEEE105A + UEENEEE107A + UEENEEG006A + UEENEEG033A + UEENEEG063A + UEENEEG101A + UEENEEG102A + UEENEEG106A

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEG107A Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
Elements:	1. Prepare to select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations. 2. Select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations. 3. Document electrical installation.

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.