Course Title: Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2014
Course Code: EEET7031C
Course Title: Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
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: vocenengineering@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Luigi La Forgia
Phone: +613 9925 4864
Email: luigi.laforgia@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 20
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 developing strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector. It encompasses working safely, apply extensive knowledge of sustainable energy systems and components and their operating parameters, gathering and analysing data, applying problem solving techniques, developing and documenting alternatives solutions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEK132A Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector |
Element: |
1. Prepare to develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood |
Element: |
2. Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
Element: |
3. Document strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:
- Lectures
- Tutorials
- Presentations
- Exercises/Activities
Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is 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 competency UEENEEG101A in the Assessment Matrix
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
1 | Intro/Admin | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 |
2 | Our current energy system | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
3 | Individual energy use | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
4 | Towards a more sustainable energy system | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
5 | The role of government in promoting energy efficiency | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
6 | Putting a price on carbon – emissions trading, a tax or both? EE in educational institution |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
7 | Energy efficiency in organisations Energy Efficiency in energy intensive industry EE in the home |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
8 | Energy Efficiency in Information Technology equipment The ethics of energy supply and use |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
9 | Alternative approaches to a sustainable energy future | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
10 | My role in a sustainable energy future | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
11 | Group A & B Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
12 | Group C & D Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
13 | Group E & F Presentations |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
14 | Group G & H Presentations |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
15 | Group I & J Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
16 | Group K & L Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
17-18 | Examination & Correction Period | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Resource materials will be available on S:\C6120\EEET7026C & On-Line with BlackBoard
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 |
3.4 |
x |
x |
x |
Assessment Tasks
- Group Assignment/Presentation, 50%
- Assignment 2 - Activities/Exercises, 50%
All Assignments will go through Academic Integrity Check software TurnItIn. One student of a group will have account created for this software and must submit the group report by 5 pm on Due Week through TurnItIn. Please also refer to the marking guide for more detail information about all assessments.
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 UEENEEG101A Elements & Performance Criteria
UEENEEK132A Elements & Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||
Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 |
Group Assignment/Presentation | X | X | x | x | X | x | x | X | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assignment 2 - Activities/Exercises | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x |
Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies | ||||||||||||||||
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 | |
Group Assignment/Presentation | X | x | X | x | x | X | x | X | X | x | ||||||
Assignment 2 - Activities/Exercises | x | X | X | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | x | |||
All Assessments | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
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, lab exercises, 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 2 hours outside the class time.
Study and Learning Support:
Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you. Services offered by SLC to support your 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 about Study and learning Support
Disability Liaison Unit:
If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Disability Liaison Unit to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please Refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/disability to find more information about services offered by Disability Liaison Unit
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:
Please refer http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration to find more information about special consideration
Plagiarism:
Plagiarism is a form of cheating and it is very serious academic offence that may lead to expulsion from the University.
Please Refer: http://www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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