Course Title: Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2017

Class Number: 1829

Class Section: E3E#

Course Code: EEET7071C

Course Title: Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3296 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 20

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 specifies the mandatory requirements of occupational health and safety and how they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses responsibilities for health and safety, risk management processes at all operative levels and adherence to safety practices as part of the normal way of doing work.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEK142A Apply environmentally and sustainable procedures in the energy sector

Element:

1. Plan and prepare to apply sustainable work practice

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Activities are planned and prepared for to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed with the work appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements.

           1.2 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved.

           1.3 Materials are obtained and checked in accordance with established procedures and to comply with requirements.

           1.4 Location in which activities are to be undertaken is determined from requirements.

           1.5 Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.

           1.6 Workplace environmental risks and resource efficiency issues are identified.

Element:

2. Apply sustainable work practice

Performance Criteria:

 2.1 OHS policies and procedures for undertaking administrative functions are followed.

           2.2 Activities are undertaken in accordance with requirements to implement techniques which produce energy reduction directly or indirectly.

           2.3 Unplanned events or conditions are responded to in accordance with established procedures.

           2.4 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel before any contingencies are implemented.

           2.5 On-going checks of the quality of the work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures.

           2.6 Work is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to the surrounding environment, while using sustainable work practices which minimise wastage of energy and materials either directly or indirectly.

Element:

3. Complete the application of sustainable work practice

Performance Criteria:

 3.1 Documentation/reports are completed to ensure detailed promotional activities requirements are met.

           3.2 Suggestions are made for improvements to workplace practices to minimise energy and materials wastage.

                           3.3 Completion is notified in accordance with established procedures.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

- Face to Face classes

- Simulated Workplace Learning

- Online learning via blackboard

- Other forms of structured teaching and learning

Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

Please refer to your class timetable 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference 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

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. 

Assessments

Task 1

Theory

Task 2

Assignment 1

Task 3

Workbook

Task 4

Assignment 2

these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix 

Elements/Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

Task 4

1.1

X

X

X

 

1.2

X

X

X

 

1.3

X

X

X

 

1.4

X

X

X

 

1.5

X

X

X

 

1.6

X

X

X

 

2.1

X

X

X

X

2.2

X

X

X

X

2.3

X

X

X

X

2.4

X

X

X

X

2.5

X

X

X

X

2.6

X

X

X

X

3.1

X

 

X

X

3.2

X

 

X

X

3.3

X

 

X

X

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Task 1: Theory assessment 

Task 2: Assignment 1

Task 3: Workbook

Task 4: Assignment 2 


Assessment Matrix

Please refer to matrix above.

All assessment tasks must be successfully completed  

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 and Learning Support:

Study and Learning Centre (SLC) 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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre  to find more information about Study and Learning Support.

 

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability  to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit.

 

Late Submission:

If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two working days of the date of lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than seven calendar days (from the original due date), you must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than two 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 to 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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity  to find more information about plagiarism.

 

Email Communication:

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

 

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