Course Title: Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2014
Course Code: EEET6843C
Course Title: Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment
School: 345T Media and Communication
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4230 - Certificate IV in Audiovisual Technology
Course Contact : Program Administration
Course Contact Phone: 03 9925 4815
Course Contact Email:mcvet@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher: Simon Embury
Phone: (03) 9925 4345
Email: simon.embury@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
No pre-requisites or co-requistes are required.
Course Description
In this course you will learn elements of electrical theory safety and theory and practical aspects of testing and tagging of mains-powered electrical equipment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEP008B Conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment |
Element: |
1. Prepare to test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 |
Element: |
2. Test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 |
Element: |
3. Test cord assemblies and cord connected apparatus and document testing activities. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 |
Learning Outcomes
In this course you will learn how to conduct in-service safety testing of electrical cord assemblies and cord connected equipment
Details of Learning Activities
Learning activities will consist of:
- demonstrations
- workshops
- practical exercises
- reading set texts
You will be responsible for your learning and will be expected to engage in independent research, reading and study.
Teaching Schedule
Teaching schedule Please note: While your teacher will cover all the material in this schedule, the weekly order is subject to change depending on class needs and availability of speakers and resources. | ||
Class # | Planned Class Activities | Elements |
Class 1 | 1. Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010 2. Electrical theory safety and theory and testing & tagging process Bring a copy of Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010 to every class |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5 |
Class 2 | 1. Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010 2. Electrical theory safety and theory and testing & tagging process |
Element 2 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4. 2,5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8 Element 3 |
Class 3 |
1. Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010 Summative Assessment Task: Open book practical test covering Testing & Tagging for some students. |
Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.53.1, 3.2, Element 2 Element 3 |
Class 4 | Summative Assessment Task: Open book practical test covering Testing & Tagging for some students. | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.53.1, 3.2, Element 2 Element 3
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Class 5 | Summative Assessment Task: Open book practical test covering Testing & Tagging for some students. | Element 1 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.53.1, 3.2, Element 2 Element 3 |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
- Australian/New Zealand Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010, In-service safety inspection and testing of electrical equipment. (Available for download from either the RMIT University Central Library or from Blackboard) |
References
Other Resources
- Best Practices in Testing & Tagging of Electrical Equipment to AS/NZS 3760 , Frank Zahra, Damien Virieux, RMIT University Carlton Library, one copy moved to short-term-loan, additional copies located at: FOL 621.310420287 S785
- Electricity for the Entertainment Electrician & Technician, Richard Cadena, RMIT University Carlton Library, 621.31924 C122
- AV Repairs & Maintenance Study Resources notebook distributed in class.
- Blackboard Online resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course will involve demonstration of practical tasks and testing of underpinning theory knowledge.
Assessment Tasks
You must submit all pieces of assessment in order for your competency to be assessed in this course.
Assessment tasks in this course are either formative or summative. Formative tasks provide the basis for ongoing feedback and can be considered as essential building blocks for the more substantial summative assessment tasks. Summative assessment tasks in this unit are graded.
For further information on the assessments and grading criteria, please refer to the course Blackboard site.
To demonstrate competency in this course, you will need to complete each one of the following pieces of assessment to a satisfactory standard. You will receive feedback on all assessments and a grade for the summative assessment.
You will be assessed using the following methods:
Formative Assessment
Open-book theory test covering electrical theory safety and Testing & Tagging.
(Conducted during class #3)
Note: You may refer to a copy of Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010 during this assessment.
The pass mark for this assessment task is 90%
Summative Assessment
Open-book practical test covering electrical equipment safety inspection, testing & tagging. (Conducted during either class #3, 4 or 5)
Note: Demonstration of competency of this assessment requires that you must have available a copy of Standard AS/NZS 3760:2010 available for reference during the assessment.
The pass mark for this assessment task is 90%
The details on these assessments and the grading criteria for this competency can be found on the course blackboard site.
Grades used in this unit are as follows:
CA Competency Achieved
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit For Assessment
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrated alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant Unit of Competency. These are available through the course contact in Program administration.
Other Information
Attendance
The major learning experience involves studio based exercises, demonstration and production. It is strongly advised that students attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to gain the competency.
Cover Sheet for Submissions
You must complete a submission cover sheet for every piece of submitted work. This signed sheet acknowledges that you are aware of the plagiarism implications.
Feedback - You will receive spoken and written feedback from teachers on your work. Where appropriate, this feedback will also includes suggestions on how you can proceed to the next stage of developing your projects.
Student feedback at RMIT
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential. Student progress policy
Special consideration Policy (Late Submission)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. You can apply in writing for up to a week’s extension from your course teacher. If you need a longer extension, you wil need to apply for special consideration. Special consideration, appeals and discipline
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism - RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy go to Academic Integrity
Work Placement:
It is a requirement of this program that all students participate in authentic work related tasks. These may be either simulated or in a real work environment. On occasion, we are approached by industry and given opportunities for students to apply for short term placements. When these placement opportunities arise, students are required to negotiate the specific details with the relevant program coordinator or teacher. All industry placements require students, RMIT staff and host organisations to sign a written agreement prior to the commencement of the placement.
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