Course Title: Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: EEET6797C
Course Title: Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6085 - Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Luigi La Forgia
99254864
luigi.laforgia@rmit.edu.au
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
UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits
UEENEEE008B Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits
Course Description
This unit deals with the replacement of electrical and non electrical components of renewable energy apparatus. It encompasses safe working practices, following written and oral instructions and procedures, basic testing techniques, disconnecting and reconnecting electrical/electronic components, dismantling and assembling apparatus and reporting repair activities.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEK023B Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components |
Element: |
1. Prepare to repair renewable energy apparatus |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures |
Element: |
2. Repair renewable energy apparatus. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
Element: |
3. Complete and report repair work activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities include:
- Presentations/Lectures
- Tutorials
- End of chapter Review Questions
- Practicals
Teaching Schedule
Wk |
Topic |
Reference |
Learning Activity |
Assessment Task |
1 | #Introduction to Renewable Energy (RE) Technologies | Resource Book Unit 1 The Big Picture & Unit 2 |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Issue Ass 1 -Review Qs on Non-Technical issues (5%) |
2 | #Major Non-Technical Issue: - Impact of economic, social, environmental and political issues on the use of RE technologies. - How each of the non-technical issues impact on the application of a selected RE technology. #Energy services and demand. |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
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3 | #Intro to Smart Grids #Smart Meters #In Home Displays (IHD) |
Wells Chps 1 & 2 |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Ass 1 (5%) DUE Wells Start Ass 2 |
4 | #Developing a Home-Efficiency Plan #Conducting a Home Energy Audit |
Wells Chps 3 & 4 |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Wells Chps 1 & 2 due |
5 | The Solar Resource | Resource Book Unit 3 The Solar Resource Workbook |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Wells Chps 3 & 4 due |
6 | The Solar Resource | Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
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7 | Solar Thermal Systems | Resource Book Unit 4 The Solar Resource Workbook |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Wkbk Qs on Solar Geometry (TBA) due |
8 | Photovoltaic Arrays | Goodstal Ch 10 Cutter Ch 5 |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Wkbk Qs on Solar Thermal (TBA) due |
9 | PV Prac 1: PV module testing using colour filters |
Practical | Goodstal Ch 10 Due |
|
10 | PV Prac 2: PV module testing IV Curve |
Practical | Lab 1 Due (2.5%) | |
11 | Energy efficient building design | Resource Book Unit 5 Energy Efficient Building Design Well Ch5 |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Lab 2 Due (2.5%) |
12 | Wind energy resources | Wells Ch 10
Cutter Ch 4 Goodstal Ch 11 & 12 |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Wells ch 5 DUE |
13 | Micro-hydro system basis | TBA | Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Wind Rvw Qs (TBA) DUE |
14 | Energy Storage | Goodstal Ch 8 Cutter Ch 5 |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
|
15 | Stand-alone power system basis | Goodstal Ch 9 Cutter Ch 3 WkBk Topic 11 SPS |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
Goodstal Ch 8 Due |
16 | Biomass | Resource Book Unit 11 Biomass WkBk Topic 12 Energy from |
Lecture/ Presentation Tutorial (Rvw Qs) |
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17 | Centralised Exams |
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18 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Smart Grid Home, 1e, Quentin Wells |
978-1-111-318 |
Electrical Theory of Renewable Energy, 1e, Gary Goodstal |
13: 978-1-133 |
The Electricians Green Handbook, 1e, AlbertF. Cutter, Sr. |
978-1-111-129 |
References
Other Resources
Network drive location TBA in class for
- EEET6797C Renewable Energy1 Resource Book
- Workbook_ K023C - Renewable Energy1 EEET6797C
Overview of Assessment
This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summative assessments as follows:
A. Practical Laboratories & class work performance.
B. Written Reports for the laboratories.
C. Written Assessments
Assessment Tasks
Assessment is a combination of Practical and Theoretical demonstration of Knowledge & Skills. Also it may be arranged concurrently with other units.
1. Ass 1 Review Qs on Non-technical Issues 5%
2. Ass 2 Cumulative Chapter Review Qs 25%
3. Labs 1 & 2 PV 5%
4. Exam 65%
Achieving competency for the Performance Criteria (PC) aspects of this unit are predominantly based on passing(competent) in the following units:
1. UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace
2. UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electro technology components
3. UEENEEE003B Solve problems in single path extra low voltage circuits
4. UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits
5. UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
Important notes about assessment:
Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit, requires the assessors gathering a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge, and to be capable of applying the competency in new and different situations and contexts (i.e. Range Statement/s) within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment.
Evidence must also comprise:
• A representative body of work performance demonstrated within the timeframes typically expected of the discipline, work function and industrial environment. In particular this must incorporate evidence that shows a candidate is able to:
• Implement Occupational Health and Safety workplace procedures and practices including the use of risk control measures as specified in the performance criteria and range statement (Assessed thru UEENEEE001B Apply OHS practices in the workplace)
• Apply sustainable energy principles and practices as specified in the performance criteria and range statement (Assessed thru and inherent in the 4 assessment items)
• Demonstrate an understanding of the essential knowledge and associated skills as described in this unit. (Assessed thru the 4 assessment items)
• Demonstrate an appropriate level of skills enabling employment
• Conduct work observing the relevant Anti-Discrimination legislation, regulations, polices and workplace procedures
• Demonstrated consistent performance across a representative range of contexts from the prescribed items below:
• Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components as described in 8) and including:
A Following manufactures service instructions for access to components
B Removing at least three different types of components specified in the work instructions
C Replacing components to manufacturer requirements
D Reassembling the apparatus correctly
E Testing apparatus operation
F Dealing with unplanned events by drawing on essential knowledge and skills to provide appropriate solutions incorporated in a holistic assessment with the above listed items
Competent performance in the above dot point is done thru the concurrent units.
Note:
Successful completion of relevant vendor training may be used to contribute to evidence on which competency is deemed. In these cases the alignment of outcomes of vendor training with performance criteria and critical aspects of evidence must be clearly identified
Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including:
1. observation of processes and procedures
2. oral and/or written questioning on required knowledge and skills;
3. testimony from supervisors, colleagues, clients and/or other appropriate persons;
4. inspection of the final product or outcome;
5. A portfolio of documentary evidence.
Consistency of performance
Assessors must be satisfied that the candidate can competently and consistently perform all elements of the unit as specified by the criteria, including required knowledge and skill.
Assessment Matrix
Element | Competency in the units |
1. Prepare to repair renewable energy apparatus. | UEENEEE001B |
2. Repair renewable energy apparatus. | UEENEEE001B UEENEEE002B UEENEEE007B |
3. Complete and report repair work activities. | UEENEEE001B UEENEEE002B UEENEEE007B |
Other Information
Teaching hours.
16 hours of student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments,project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation and writing lab reports.
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