Course Title: Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C4269 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician
Course Title: Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures
Portfolio: SEH Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 20
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Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit covers locating and rectifying fault(s) in electrical equipment intended to operate to a connected supply up to 1,000 volts a.c. or 1,500 volts d.c. This may be incidental to or a primary and regular function in the workplace. It encompasses following prescribed procedures, working safely, reading circuit diagrams, isolation procedures, identifying faults according to procedures, identifying like for like replacement/repair components according to procedures, selecting and using testing and measuring devices, terminating and connecting cables and conductors, safety testing and reporting.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
Granting competency in this unit shall be made only after competency in the following unit(s) has/have been confirmed.
UEENEEP001 Disconnect and reconnect fixed wired electrical equipment connected to a low voltage supply
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEP007B Locate and rectify faults in electrical low voltage equipment following prescribed procedures |
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1. Prepare to identify fault(s) 2. Locate fault(s) in the electrical equipment. 3. Rectify fault(s). 4. Provide status report(s). |
Learning Outcomes
Overview of Assessment
Assessment will incorporate a variety of methods including written,oral, practical tasks and activities.
You will be asked to personally demonstrate to your teacher/assessor the practical skills gained during this course to the relevant industry standards. Assessment activities will occur throughout this course and feedback will be provided at regular intervals.