Course Title: Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2012

Course Code: EEET6747C

Course Title: Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6110 - Advanced Diploma of Computer Systems Engineering

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

Chris Krolikowski
Phone: +613 9925 4438
chris.krolikowski@rmit.edu.au
 

Eddie Vanda
Phone: +613 9925 4716
eddie.vanda@rmit.edu.au

 

Ted Bown 
Phone: +613 9925 4694
ted.bown@rmit.edu.au
 

Ken Falzon Bown
Phone: +613 9925 4716
kenneth.falzon@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

None

Course Description

This unit covers basic fitting and fabrication techniques as they apply in the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand, fixed and portable power tools; cutting, shaping joining and fixing using metallic and non-metallic materials; dismantling and assembling equipment; basic mechanical measurement and marking-out and reading diagrams.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEE002B Dismantle, assemble and fabricate electrotechnology components

Element:

1. Prepare for dismantling, assembling and fabrication work.
2. Dismantle and assemble electrotechnology apparatus.
3. Fabricate electrotechnology components.
4. Complete work and report.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Prepare for dismantling, assembling and fabrication work.
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 Safety hazard not previously identified are reported,and advice on risk control measures is sought from the work supervisor.
1.4 The nature of the work is obtained from documentation and from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.5 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.
1.6 Materials required for the work are obtained in accordance with established routines and procedures.
1.7 Tools, equipment and measuring devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
1.8 Cutting tools such as drills and chisels are sharpened to suit the material on which they are to be used.

2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
2.3 Appropriate tools are selected and used correctly and safely in dismantling and assembling apparatus.
2.4 Manufacturer apparatus dismantling and assembling guides are used where applicable.
2.5 Components are marked or tagged during the dismantling to help ensure correct and efficient reassembly.
2.6 Dismantled components and parts are stored to protect them against loss or damage.
2.7 Apparatus is dismantled and assembled efficiently without waste of materials and energy and/or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services.
2.8 Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.
2.9 Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions.

3.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
3.2 Circuits/machines/plant are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
3.3 Appropriate tools are selected and used correctly and safely in fabricating components.
3.4 Drawings and instruction for the fabrication of components are followed.
3.5 Component dimensions are determined directly or by calculation from information given in job drawings and instructions.
3.6 Components are fabricated efficiently without waste of materials and energy and/or damage to the surrounding environment or services.
3.7 Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.
3.8 Routine quality checks are carried out in accordance with work instructions.

4.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
4.2 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
4.3 Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the work in accordance with established procedures.



Learning Outcomes


Hand Tools
Power Tools
Dismantling and assembly techniques
Occupational Health and Safety principles
Sustainable energy principles


Details of Learning Activities

Students will participate as below-
1. Mechanical Drawing Interpretation used in the electrotechnology Industry
2. Lab exercise in planning process activities
3. Workshop exercise in measuring and marking out, low tolerance measurement, holding and cutting metallic and non-metallic material, various type of drilling used in the electrotechnology industry,
4. Workshop practices involving the used of hand tools and portable electric power tools, apply various joining techniques and sheet metal work.
5. Workshop practices in dismantling and using appropriate assembly techniques and describe the procedures for ensuring the safe treatment of dismantled components.


Teaching Schedule


 

Week Number Topic Delivered Assessment Task
 
1 Introduction to Workshop Practice  
2 OH&S  
3 Mechanical drawing Measuring , Workshop practice
Low tolerance measurement
Sheet metal work exercise
 
 
4 General Hand Tools. Portable power tools
Sheet metal work exercise
 
5 Joining techniques
Sheet metal work exercise
 
6 Workshop practice Holding & Cutting, Drill & Drilling
Sheet metal work exercise
 
7 Mechanical assembly  Task 2: Hand & power tools application 20%
8 Soldering lecture and associated test
First aid, OH&S assessment due
Task 1: First aid, and OH&S 20%
9 Board soldering practice 1  
10 Board soldering practice 2  
11 Board finish  
12 Cable termination (BNC)  
13 Cable termination (RJ45)
 
 
14 Wiring Loom techniques  
15 Fixing Devices  
16 Low tolerance measurement  Task 3: Assembling and disassembling skills 60%. Derived from previous 8 weeks of practical work
17 assembling and disassembling assessment  
18 Course review and feedback  



These dates are a guide only and may change without notice.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Internet
Industry magazines


Overview of Assessment

First Aid and OH&S
Hand and power tools application
Assembly and disassembly practical skills


Assessment Tasks

Assessment task 1(Practical demonstration in simulated workplace): 20%
Practical assignment to demonstrate an understanding of Occupational Health and Safety to an extent indicated by the following aspects:
• basic legal requirements covering occupational health and safety in the workplace
• the requirements for personal safety in the workplace
• emergency procedures for the rescue of an electric shock victim equipment
• emergency first aid for an electric shock victim

Assessment task 2 (Practical demonstration in simulated workplace): 20%
Practical workshop practice to demonstrate working safely with electrical tools or equipment

Assessment task 3 (Practical demonstration in simulated workplace): 60%
Practical workshop practice to demonstrate assembling and dismantling electrotechnology apparatus


Assessment Matrix

Task 1:   1.1, - 1.3, 2.1 -  2.3, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1, 3.2, 3.7, 3.8, 4. -  4.3

Task 2:   1.1 - 1.7, 2.1,2.3, 2.9, 3.1 - 3.8, 4.1 - 4 .4

Task 3:   1.1 -1.7, 2.1 - 2.9, 3.1 - 3.8, 4.1 - 4.3

Other Information

For this competency, minimum student directed hours are 4 in addition to 36 scheduled teaching hours.

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, organised industrial visits and lab reports.
 

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