Course Title: Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2011
Course Code: EEET6781C
Course Title: Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3215 - Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
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
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
UEENEEE005B Fix and secure equipment
UEENEEE007B Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals
Course Description
This course covers the laying of wiring/cabling, connection of accessories and continuity and insulation resistance testing of circuits intended to operate at extra-low voltage. Typically this includes circuits and accessories for ELV powered devices, security, controls, integrated systems, audio/video systems. It encompasses the principles of single source, single load power circuits, control circuits and communications circuits, safe working practices and following work processes that satisfy electrical principles for safety and functionality.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEE008B Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits |
Element: |
1 Prepare to lay wiring/cabling and connect accessories for extra-low voltage circuits. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood through established routines. 2.1 Established OHS risk control measures for carrying out the work are followed. 3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
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Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Occupational Health and Safety principles
Communication
Teamwork
Technical standards, regulations and codes for
extra-low voltage work
Environmental and heritage awareness
Cable protection and support
Cable types and applications
Cables in buildings, structures and premises
Basic cable and conductor terminations
Teaching Schedule
Session (4hr) | Learning Activity |
Session 1 (4hr) | Occupational Health and Safety principles Communication Teamwork Technical standards, regulations and codes for extra-low voltage work |
Session 2 (4hr) | Technical standards, regulations and codes for extra-low voltage work |
Session 3 (4hr) | Technical standards, regulations and codes for extra-low voltage work Environmental and heritage awareness |
Session 4 (4hr) | Cable protection and support Cable types and applications |
Session 5 (4hr) | Cable types and applications Cables in buildings, structures and premises |
Session 6 (4hr) | Cables in buildings, structures and premises |
Session 7 (4hr) | Cables in buildings, structures and premises |
Session 8 (4hr) | Cables in buildings, structures and premises |
Session 9 (4hr) | Basic cable and conductor terminations |
Session 10 (4hr) | Theory Exam |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Electrical Trade Principles by Jeffrey Hampson 2nd Edition |
References
Other Resources
RMIT Workbook
Overview of Assessment
To successfully complete this course the student is required to participate in all designated activities on ATLAS. Thes activities may include practical and theory assessments.
Assessment Tasks
Cable systems & enclosures
Building structures & premises
Regulations & codes
Theory Exam
Assessment Matrix
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