Course Title: Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: EEET7448C

Course Title: Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

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Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman

Course Contact Phone: +61399254415

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


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

William Lau

Phone: +613 9925 4703

Email: william.lau@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 40

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

UEENEEE101A

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

UEENEEE102A

Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components

Course Description

In this course you will gain the knowledge to deal with the repair and/or replacement of mechanical and electrical components of electrical apparatus. It encompasses safe working practices, following written and oral instruction and procedures, basic testing and techniques for dismantling and assembling apparatus and disconnecting and reconnecting components


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEG111A Carry out basic repairs to electrical components and equipment

Element:

1 Prepare to repair electrical apparatus.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood through established routines and procedures. 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed. 1.3 The nature of the repair is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken. 1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others. 1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established routines and procedures. 1.6 Tools, apparatus and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

2 Repair electrical apparatus

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed. 2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures. 2.3 Circuits/apparatus are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. 2.4 Apparatus is dismantled in accordance with manufacturer's guide and supervisor's instructions. 2.5 Component parts are tagged during the dismantling to help ensure correct and efficient reassembly and stored to protect them against loss or damage. 2.6 Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits. 2.7 Apparatus is assembled in an appropriate sequence with all components parts placed, secured and connected in accordance with manufacturer's guide or industry practice. 2.8 Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed. 2.9 Repairs are carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices.

Element:

3 Complete and report repair work activities.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed. 3.2 Repaired apparatus is prepared and forwarded to appropriate person(s) for testing. 3.3 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures. 3.4 Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the repair work in accordance with established procedures.

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. 


Details of Learning Activities

Lecture + Tutorial + Practical Lab exercises

This unit deals with the repair and/or replacement of mechanical and electrical components of electrical apparatus. It encompasses safe working practices, following written and oral instruction and procedures, basic testing and techniques for dismantling and assembling apparatus and disconnecting and reconnecting components

 

- Basic cable and conductor terminations

- Electrical workshop machines

- Principles of metal cutting

- Selection of cutting tools

- Metal cutting conditions

- Cutting tool defects

- Overcoming causes of tools failure

 

 

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.
EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEG111A in the Assessment matrix

For detailed mapping/ information please refer to the C6120 program guide under the accreditation section, http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/structure/c6120auscy 


Teaching Schedule

 

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week Number Topic Delivered Assessment Task Competency Element
 1
  • Introduction to the competency
  • OHS procedures
  • Basic repair concepts
   1.1, 1.2
 2

Basic cable and conductor terminations:

  • Insulation removal and replacement
  • General aspects and soldering involving pins on electronic components and stranded conductors carrying current up to 25 amperes.
  

1.3, 1.4
3

Basic cable and conductor terminations:

  • Application of connecting devices for conductors and terminals
  • Continuity through connections and insulation resistance testing
  • Stress release on cables /conductors
   1.1, 1.3
4

Lab1:

Motor Continuity and Insulation tests

 Lab1 1.2, 1.4
5

Electrical workshop machines:

  • Fixed position power tools
  • Tooling used on drilling machines

 

Introduction on Assignment

 

 Brief introduction on Assignment 1.5, 1.6
6

Electrical workshop machines:

  • Twist drills features, sharpening and faults
  • Drilling operations
  • Off hand grinding safety and machine set up
  

2.1, 2,2
7

Principles of metal cutting:

  • Factors influencing the action of cutting tools
  • Principles of chip formation
   1.5, 2.1
8

Principles of metal cutting:

  • Effects of cutting tool geometry
  • Effects of coolants and cutting fluids
   1.6, 2.2
9

Lab 2:

  • Motor Control circuit for forward and reverse directions of rotation
 Lab2 2.3, 2.4
10

Selection of cutting tools:

  • Factors influencing tool selection
  • Cutting tool materials
  • Turning cutting tool design
   2.5, 2.6
11

Selection of cutting tools:

  • Milling cutting tool design
  • Principles of chip control
  • Identification and selection of carbides

 

   2.3, 2.5
12

Metal cutting conditions:

  • Conditions under which tools cut best
  • Determining cutting data
   2.4, 2.6, 2.9, 3.1
13

Cutting tool defects:

  • Identification of types of tool failures
  • Causes of tool failure


 

   2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2
14

Overcoming causes of tool failure

   2.9, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
15

Collection and review for Assignment and test

   2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.3, 3.4
16
  • Revision for Test
  • Due date for Assignment
 Assignment due date 1.1-1.6
2.1, 2,2, 2,8
3.1, 3.2
17 -18

Test and catchup

 Test 1.1-1.6
2.1-2.9
3.1-3.4

 

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is minimum 10 hours outside the class time.

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Available online Learning materials from this course shell under Canvas.


Overview of Assessment

Provide students with a brief overview of the assessment in the course. Make sure this section aligns with the Assessment Tasks section below and include any assessment requirements for satisfactory completion of the course 
For example


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Lab 1 and Lab 2
Assessment 2: Assignment
Assessment 3: Test 

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEENEEG111A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 2.7 2.8 2.9 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4
 Assessment 1 (Labs 1 and 2) X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Assessment 2 (Assignment) X X     X X X X X         X X X X X  
Assessment 3 (Test)   X X X X X   X X X X X X X X X X X X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

   Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies                                             
 Assessments  EA1.1  EA1.2  EA1.3  EA1.4  EA1.5  EA1.6  EA2.1  EA2.2  EA2.3  EA2.4  EA3.1  EA3.2  EA3.3  EA3.4  EA3.5  EA3.6                               
Assessment 1 (Labs 1 and 2)     X X X X X X X X X X   X X X                              
Assessment 2 (Assignment) X X X X X X X   X X   X X X   X                              
Assessment 3 (Test) X X X X X X X   X X   X X X   X X X X X X X   X X   X X X   X
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed                              
 1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element                              
 2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element                              
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element                              

The presentation of another person’s work, idea or creation as one’s own and without appropriate referencing is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in not passing the program

 

RESUBMISSIONS (for Unsatisfactory):

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (for unsatisfactory) only if it constitutes a reasonable attempt.

You must make a reasonable attempt on each submission to be granted a resubmission.

What constitutes a reasonable attempt?

  • A reasonable attempt would be attempting to answer all of the questions asked of you to the best of your ability.
  • Leaving large sections of your work blank, or not submitting sections, does not show your teacher that you have enough of an understanding of the assessment to be deemed satisfactory, hence would not be considered a reasonable attempt.
  • If you submit your work after the deadline without an approved extension from your teacher, it will not be considered a reasonable attempt.

Please note that if you are allowed a resubmission, a new due date will be provided to you (check your feedback carefully).

 

 

Other Information

Private study hours are approximately 10 hours for this unit.

A license to practice in the workplace is required for work involving direct access to plant and equipment connected to installation wiring at voltages above 50 V a.c. or 120 V d.c.


In this course, minimum student directed hours are 10 in addition to 32 scheduled teaching hours.
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, report for practical work, and individual student-teacher course-related consultation.
 

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 provides free learning and academic development advice to you. 
Services offered by SLC 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 and learning Support 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you shou ld 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism.  
Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

Other Resources

Resource materials will be available on Canvas

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