Course Title: Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: EEET6996C
Course Title: Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Eddie Vanda
Phone: +61 3 9925 4456
Email: eddie.vanda@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 covers complying and producing an energy sector report. It encompasses determining the safety requirements are met and all regulatory responsibilities are adhered to. The person competent in this unit must demonstrate an ability to identify information sources and collect and analyse and format information applicable to the electrotechnology industry and produce a report as required.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEE124A Compile and produce an energy sector detailed report |
Element: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2.1 Report is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with appropriate person(s), and regulatory requirements. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Report is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with appropriate person(s), and regulatory requirements. |
Element: |
3.1 Report is presented and discussed with person(s) of higher authority. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Report is presented and discussed with person(s) of higher authority. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the three clustered competencies (UEENEED148A, UEENEEE015B, UEENEEE137A ) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Tutorial
• Practicals
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Computer Project 1) in conjunction with UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C) & UEENEEE001C (OHTH5737C ). You must enrol in all three courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEENEEE124A, UEENEEE015B and UEENEEE011C.
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C)
1 Prepare to develop design briefs.
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 Established techniques for project planning are reviewed are adopted in accordance with organisation policies.
1.3 The scope of the project is evaluated and project parameters established using a formal evaluation/survey processes.
1.4 Criteria from other related works impacting on the project are determined from specification of other work, site visits and/or discussion with appropriate person(s).
1.5 Project budget is established by setting realistic expectations of deliverables and in consideration of tangible quality differences that result in the deliver the best value.
2 Develop design briefs.
2.1 Design brief is developed to include scenarios/requirements established in consultation with appropriate person(s), and regulatory requirements.
2.2 Design brief is developed in collaboration with all relevant design professionals and contractors involved in the project.
2.3 Competent persons required for the project are identified and their roles specified in the design brief.
2.4 Project design brief is reviewed against all inputs and adjusted to rectify any anomalies.
2.5 Project design brief proposal is documented in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
3 Obtain approval for design briefs.
3.1 Project design brief is presented and discussed with person(s) of higher authority.
3.2 Alterations to the project design brief resulting from the presentation/discussion are negotiated with person(s) of higher authority within the constraints of organisation policy.
3.3 Final project design brief is documented and approval obtained from appropriate person(s).
Elements and Performance Criteria for UEENEEE011C (OHTH5737C)
1 Identify risks and develop management strategies.
1.1 OHS policies, processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.
1.2 The extent of a program or project is established from design brief, specification and/or other relevant documentation and from discussions with appropriate person(s).
1.3 Potential, perceived and actual risk events are identified, documented and analysed, in consultation with risk professionals and appropriate other person(s) in accordance with organisation policies and procedures.
1.4 Risk management methods, tools and techniques are used to assist in the analysis and reporting of identified risk events.
1.5 Risk management techniques are used to analyse risk events, assess options and recommend risk approaches to appropriate person(s) for approval.
1.6 Risk management processes and procedures are developed and agreed to by all stakeholders and communicated to ensure clarity of understanding and ongoing management of risk factors.
1.7 OHS risk control measure are incorporated in the in the in the risk management strategies in compliance with organisation’s OHS policy and regulations.
1.8 Condition monitoring of plant and equipment and criteria for repair and/or replacement are incorporated in the risk management strategies
2 Implement and monitor risk management strategies.
2.1 Risk management processes and procedures are incorporated into work and project plans to ensure common approach achieving outcomes.
2.2 Activities are monitored against programs and projects plans to identify and respond to variations in accordance with risk management processes and procedures.
2.3 Agreed risk responses are implemented and plans modified to reflect changing project objectives in an environment of uncertainty.
3 Evaluate risk management strategies.
3.1 Project outcomes are reviewed with appropriate person(s) to determine effectiveness of risk management processes and procedures.
3.2 Risk issues and recommended improvements are identified, documented and passed to appropriate person(s) for approval to incorporate them into ongoing programs and future program and project and plans.
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course and other two clustered competencies are mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:
EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering
EA1.2. Conceptual understanding of the, mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the engineering discipline.
EA1.3.In-depth understanding of specialist bodies of knowledge within the engineering discipline.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge development and research directions within the engineering discipline.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the engineering discipline.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the specific discipline.
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies UEENEEE124A, UEENEEE015B and UEENEEE011C in the Assessment Matrix.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for the 3 clustered competencies (UEENEEE124A, UEENEEE015B and UEENEEE011C) is detailed below:
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance criteria |
| 1-2 | Introduction to Course Outline and Assessment Criteria, OHS processes and procedures, Identifying Hazards, maintaining reflective journal Assessment task 1: Reflective Journal: 10%- Every Week within 48 hours of the class session to be submitted in myRMIT>Studies>Course Online Blog i.e. Reflective Journal Assessment task 2: Assignment 2 -Project brief: 20% - Given Out- Week 2, Due on Week 4 |
E011C 1.1 E015B 1.1 E124A 1.1 |
| 3 | Techniques for project planning, Risks associated with identified hazards, maintaining reflective journal | E011C 1.2 E015B 1.2 E124A 1.2 |
| 4 | The scope of the project, design brief, changes to documentation should unforseen hazards, maintaining reflective journal Assessment task 3: Assignment 2 -Project Risk Assessment: 20% - Given Out- Week 4, Due on Week 8 |
E011C 1.3 E015B 1.3 E124A 1.3 |
| 5-10 | Criteria from other related works impacting on the project, Project budget is established , Development t of Design brief, Estimation of plant, material, labour and other costs, levels of risk and. eliminate and/or mitigate the risk, maintaining reflective journal, | E011C 1.4-1.5 E015B 2.1 E124A 2.1 |
| 11-15 | Stakeholders, Knowledge of critical path analysis, development and documentation of control measures, maintaining reflective journal | E011C 2.1-2.5 E015B 2.2-2.7 E124A 2.2-2.3 |
| 16 | Reviewed Project design brief, Sources and availability of materials and human resources Assessment task 4 Assignment 3- Project Plan 50%- Week 17 (depends on centralized exam date, please confirm from teacher) |
E011C 3.1-3.3, E015B 3.1-3.3 E124A 3.1-3.3 |
| 17/18 | Documentation of Project design brief proposal, Risk management strategies, Submission of Report & Presentation | E011C 3.1-3.3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Competency Mapping, Assessment, & Development’ by Dr. Pandu Naik & Mr. Siraj Ur Rahman |
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Engineering Design: A Project Based Introduction 3E , by Clive L. Dym, Patrick Little, John Wiley |
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Google Book: The Computer System Risk Management and Validation Life Cycle By R. Timothy Stein |
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Information Technology Project Management 3E by Jack T. Marchewka, John Wiley |
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Project Manager Competency Development Framework , by Project Management Institute |
Other Resources
Resource materials will be available on S:\C6121\EEET6996C and myRMIT>Studies>EEET6996C
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Project 1 report
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 2: Project 2 report
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 3: Presentation and Reflective Journal
Weighting towards final grade (%): 20
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
| Element/Performance Criteria Covered | Project 1 report | Project 2 report | Presentation and Reflective Journal |
| 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 |
| 2.1 | X | X | X |
| 2.2 | X | X | X |
| 2.3 | X | X | X |
| 2.4 | X | X | X |
| 2.5 | X | X | X |
| 2.6 | X | X | X |
| 3.1 | X | X | X |
| 3.2 | X | X | X |
| 3.3 | X | X | X |
Assessment Tasks
• Blackboard Tests, 30%
• Project 1, 20%
• Project 2, 50%
This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
Assessment Matrix
Assessment vs UEENEEE015B Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEEE015B Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 14 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Reflective Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 3 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs UEENEED148A Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEED148A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 26 | 2.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Reflective Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 3 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs UEENEEE137A Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEEE137A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Reflective Journal | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 1 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 2 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
| Assignment 3 | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | EA1.1 | EA1.2 | EA1.3 | EA1.4 | EA1.5 | EA1.6 | EA2.1 | EA2.2 | EA2.3 | EA2.4 | EA3.1 | EA3.2 | EA3.3 | EA3.4 | EA3.5 | EA3.6 |
| Blackboard Tests | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||||||
| Project 1 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||||||
| Project 2 | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||
| ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEE015B | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEED148A | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| ALL ASSESSMENTS UEENEEE137A | 1 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2 |
| 0 (Blank) | Graduate attribute is not assessed. | |||||||||||||||
| 1 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element. | |||||||||||||||
| 2 | Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element. | |||||||||||||||
| 3 | Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element. |
Other Information
• Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, 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 is 24 hours outside the class time.
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- Assignment writing, thesis writing and study skills advice
- Maths and science developmental support and advice
- English language development
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Late Submission:
If you require an Extension of Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) for 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, 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 seek an Extension of Submittable Work for more than 7 calendar days (from the original due date) 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.
Submittable Work (assignments, reports or project work etc.) submitted late without approval of an extension will not be accepted or marked.
Special Consideration:
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Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
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