Course Title: Apply knowledge of water engineering resources

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2014

Course Code: CIVE5693

Course Title: Apply knowledge of water engineering resources

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6093 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Design

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

Dr. B. Richards
ph: +61 3 9925 4172
e-mail: betty.richards@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

EAX101B-Perform calculations related to simple fluid systems
EAX061B-Perform calculations related to more complex fluid systems

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the skills and knowledge required to apply knowledge of urban and rural water engineering resources including how they are utilised.  This covers administration, storage, treatment and reticulation.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

EAC150B Apply knowledge of water engineering resources

Element:

1. Identify sources of water and storage.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 All the components of the Hydrological Cycle are described.
1.2 Sources of freshwater within this cycle are identified.
1.3 Yield, quality and cost of freshwater sources are summarised.
1.4 The function of different types of storages and reservoirs within
a supply system are compared.

Element:

2. Analyse a region's demand for water together with conservation measures and recycling strategies.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 A region’s demand for water is identified in relation to industrial,
commercial, residential and institutional development.
2.2 The effect that demographic factors, social development, urban
development issues, technical trends and water consumption
trends could have upon a region’s demand for water supply is
considered.
2.3 The amount of water used in a home is estimated.
2.4 Conservation measures that are being adopted to bring about a
decrease in demand are identified.
2.5 The benefits of water recycling and the concerns, constraints
and legalities associated with its use are considered.
2.6 Reference is made to current strategies by Water Authorities.

Element:

3. Identify the role of Water Authorities and agencies.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 State Government departments responsible for co-ordinating the
water industry in the home state are identified.
3.2 The activities of urban and rural authorities/businesses in the
collection, storage and distribution of water are defined in terms
of their geographical area of jurisdiction, source of supply and
quantity delivered.
3.4 The roles, responsibilities and organisational structure of a
Water Authority in a chosen area are considered in detail.

Element:

4. Consider water quality parameters and relevant guidelines and testing procedures.

Performance Criteria:

4.1 Parameters that measure the quality of water are understood
and can be categorised as Physical, Microbiological or
Chemical.
4.2 Current guidelines and regulations that govern the value of
these parameters (i.e. standards of quality) are understood and
considered.
4.3 Monitoring and sampling procedures and tests, carried out by
Water Authorities to establish compliance with these guidelines
and regulations, are understood and considered.

Element:

5. Design elements of water treatment processes.

Performance Criteria:

5.1 The need for either partial or full treatment is recognised and the
major factors that dictate choice are considered.
5.2 The elements of a treatment plant are identified and described
and their relationship can be sketched in a plan.
5.3 One or more elements are designed using an accepted
mathematical procedure.

Element:

6. Design a storage reservoir, and associated components.

Performance Criteria:

6.1 A reservoir type, elevation and capacity is selected in
accordance with given criteria.
6.2 The role of a pump, rising main and outlet main are understood
and considered.
6.3 A pump, rising main and outlet main are designed.

Element:

7. Consider the requirements, function and layout of a reticulation system.

Performance Criteria:

7.1 A schematic diagram of a reticulation system, showing the
general layout and relationship between the elements, is
developed.
7.2 Differences between a branch-type system and a grid system
are identified.
7.3 The function and location of ancillary works is described.
7.4 The requirements of the Water Reticulation Code of Australia
are summarised.

Element:

8. Analyse a reticulation system.

Performance Criteria:

8.1 Data is input to a pipe network analysis program and the results
analysed.
8.2 The acceptability of results is assessed and system parameters
modified where necessary.

Element:

9. Outline the elements of rural water supply procedures including irrigation practice.

Performance Criteria:

9.1 The water allocation process is understood together with the
difference between Bulk Entitlements, Private Rights and
Licensing as forms of entitlement.
9.2 Irrigation Districts and the Stock/Domestic system are described.
9.3 The objectives of irrigation are identified.
9.4 The different types of flood and sprinkler irrigation are
summarised.
9.5 Selection criteria for irrigation systems are outlined in terms of
crops, soil type, topography and cost.
9.6 The causes of salinity problems are summarised and potential
solutions identified.

Learning Outcomes


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Details of Learning Activities


You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this course/program
• Lectures
• Tutorials
• Invited presentations
• Site visits

The learning activities include:
1. Teacher–led face to face lessons.
2. Student-based problem-solving:
You will participate in individual and team problem solving activities completed to industry standard related to typical engineering workplace problems.
3. Group-based research:
You will participate in small group research projects, oral presentation of research outcome, peer assessed oral presentations
4. Self-guided learning:
You will be required to read and demonstrate understanding of assigned topics. A minimum of 20% of the scheduled teaching hours will be allocated to self guided learning activities.


Teaching Schedule

Week      Topic delivered                                                                                        Element / Performance Criteria                                                                
 1-3  Sources of water and Storage
Progressive assessment of Portfolio begins         		  1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4
 3-4  Demand for water  2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
 5-6  Water Authorities and Agencies   3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
 6-7  Water quality & Testing  4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4
 8-9  Water Treatment  5.1, 5.2, 5.3
10-12  Reservoir design                  6.1, 6.2, 6.3
13-14 Reticulation layout, Reticulation system analysis 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2
15-16 Rural Water Supply
Assessment 2		 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, 9.4, 9.5, 9.6
17 Exam 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, 7.4


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Notes are posted on the blackboard.  Handouts are distributed during class on a need basis.  Handouts distributed during class are not posted on the blackboard. The learning guide is to be used strictly as a guide only.


Overview of Assessment

Assessment are conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set out in the National Training Package. Students are required to undertake summative assessments that bring together knowledge and skills. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment tasks detailed under the Assessment Task Section.

Your assessment for this course will be marked using the following table:

NYC (<50%) Not Yet Competent

CAG (50-59%) Competent - Pass

CC (60-69%) Competent - Credit

CDI (70-79%) Competent - Distinction

CHD (80-100%) Competent - High Distinction


Assessment Tasks

Portfolio, 35%
Assignment, 15%
Exam, 50%

In order to achieve competency in this course, students will need to demonstrate competency in each element (i.e. students will need to demonstrate at least basic understanding of fundamental concepts and the ability to solve the relevant problems). Assessments may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities, and demonstration of skills through specific class activities. During assessments only the material authorized by the lecturer is allowed (e.g., no student written notes-cheat sheets are permitted).  Further, solely the use of scientific calculators is permitted. The assessment of the Portfolio is progressive, and begins in week 2.


Assessment Matrix

    EAC150B Element & Performance Criteria

 

Assessment

 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 4.1 4.2  4.3 5.1  5.2   5.3 6.1  6.2  6.3  7.1   7.2 7.3  7.4   8.1  8.2 9.1 9.2   9.3 9.4 9.5 9.6
Portfolio  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x x                                           
 Exam                              x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x                
 Assignment                                                        x  x  x  x  x  x  x  x

Other Information

• Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, project work, 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 20 hours outside the class time.

Study and Learning Support:

The Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to all RMIT students.
Services offered by SLC to support 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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information

Disability Liaison Unit:

If you have a disability or long-term medical condition you should contact the DLU to seek advice and support.

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about their services

Late submission:

If you require an extension for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) 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 lodgement as to whether the extension has been granted.

If you require an extension of more than 7 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 2 working days after the official due date.

Assignments submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted nor marked.

Special consideration:

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Plagiarism:

Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is a very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.

Please refer to www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information.

Other Information:

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and it is recommended that you check it regularly.
 

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