Course Title: Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: VE 2017

Class Number: 2540

Class Section: IRJB

Course Code: EEET7013C

Course Title: Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C2219 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology Studies (Pre-vocational)

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

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

UEENEEE101A Apply Occupational Health and Safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace

Course Description

This unit covers attaching flexible cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to supplies up to 230V a.c. This may be incidental to or a primary and regular function of work related to a principle function in the workplace. It encompasses working safely, identifying plug configurations, selecting and using testing and measuring devices, terminating and connecting cords/plugs and conductors, safety testing and reporting.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEP024A Attach cords and plugs to electrical equipment for connection to a single phase 230 Volt supply

Element:

1. Plan and prepare to attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).

Performance Criteria:

 1.1 Work is planned and prepared to ensure OHS policies and procedures are followed, and the work is appropriately sequenced in accordance with requirements.

         1.2 Condition and ratings under which the flexible cord/cable(s) and plug(s) are to operate is determined from requirements and in consultation with appropriate personnel followed by written instruction.

         1.3 Flexible cord/cable(s) and plug(s) are selected to comply with standards and requirements for the condition and rating to be determined.

         1.4 Materials necessary to complete the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked against job requirements.

         1.5 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.

         1.6 Flexible cord/cable(s) is prepared without damage to insulation and conductors and in accordance with requirements.

Element:

2.  Attach flexible cord(s) and plug(s).

Performance Criteria:

 2.1 OHS policies and procedures are followed.

         2.2 Single insulated metal framed equipment is earthed in accordance with requirements.

         2.3 The integrity of double insulated equipment is maintained in accordance with requirements.

         2.4 Conductors are connected to terminals in accordance with requirements to ensure the required polarity is affected.

Element:

3. Test equipment for operation and safety.

Performance Criteria:

 3.1 Appropriate tests of the cord/cable(s) and plug(s) connected to the electrical equipment are conducted in accordance with requirements and to established procedures to ensure safe installation and operation.

         3.2 Ongoing checks of the quality of work are undertaken in accordance with established procedures.

Element:

4. Locate and repair fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s).

Performance Criteria:

 4.1 Electrical equipment and attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are isolated, where necessary, in accordance with established procedures.

         4.2 Other OHS policies and procedures are followed.

         4.3 Visual checks of the attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are carried out in accordance with established procedures to detect any abnormal or obvious damage or fault.

         4.4 Fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are confirmed and components to be replaced are determined and details recorded in accordance with established procedures.

         4.5 Fault(s) in attached flexible cord(s) and plug(s) are repaired in accordance with established procedures, where necessary.

         4.6 Approval is obtained in accordance with established procedures from appropriate personnel, before any contingencies are implemented.

Element:

5. Provide status report(s).

Performance Criteria:

5.1 Status report(s) are completed and notified in accordance with established procedures.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Students will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency:

- Face to Face classes

- Simulated Workplace Learning

- Online learning via blackboard

- Other forms of structured teaching and learning

Students will be observed and assessed through their planned activities throughout the duration of the course.


Teaching Schedule

Please refer to your class timetable 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.


Overview of Assessment

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. 

Assessment

Task 1

Practical: Extension Cable

Task 2

Practical: Ceiling Rose Prac & JSA/SWMS

Task 3

Extension Lead Test


These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

 

Elements/Performance Criteria

Task 1

Task 2

Task 3

1.1

X

X

 

1.2

X

X

 

1.3

X

X

 

1.4

X

X

 

1.5

X

X

 

1.6

X

X

 

2.1

X

X

 

2.2

X

X

 

2.3

X

X

 

2.4

X

X

 

3.1

X

X

X

3.2

X

X

X

4.1

X

X

X

4.2

X

X

X

4.3

X

X

X

4.4

X

X

X

4.5

X

X

X

4.6

X

X

X

5.1

X

X

X

 

 

To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. Assessment methods have been designed to measure your achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over multiple tasks.

 


Assessment Tasks

Task 1: Practical: Extension Cable

Task 2:Practical: Ceiling Rose Prac & JSA/SWMS

Task 3:Extension Lead Test


Assessment Matrix

Please refer to above matrix

All assessment tasks must be successfully completed 

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):

You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

 

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

 

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit  to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.

 

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 to 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 to 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 seven calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete 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 two 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 seven 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 two 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 to 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 to 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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