Course Title: Modify-redesign of electronics and communications system

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2011

Course Code: EEET6742C

Course Title: Modify-redesign of electronics and communications system

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6083 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

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

Kemps Cheng

Phone: +613 9925 4691

email: kemps.cheng@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 course covers the modification and redesign of electronics and communications systems to augment existing systems for clients. It encompasses safe working practices, system parameter reconfiguration, analysis to assure optimum performance, following procedures, and documenting final modifications and settings.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEH068B Modify-redesign of electronics and communications system

Element:

1. Prepare to modify-redesign of electronics and communications system(s).
2. Generate modification-redesign of electronics and communications system(s).
3. Completion and report modification-redesign activities.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are obtained and understood.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed.
1.3 Safety hazards that have not previously been identified are noted and established risk control measures are implemented.
1.4 Appropriate personnel are consulted to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others involved on the work site.
1.5 System operating parameters are identified by reviewing system specifications and component technical data.

1.6 The limitations, use and operation of the system to modified is established from original specifications, manufacturers’ data and the like.
1.7 The extent of modification is determined from measurements, tests, inspections, systems limitations and other relevant requirements.
1.8 Specifications and instructions for the modifications and documented in accordance with requirements and organisational procedures.
1.9 Tools, equipment, applications, and devices needed for the work are obtained in accordance with established procedures and checked for correct operation and safety.
1.10 Preparatory work is checked to ensure no unnecessary damage has occurred and complies with requirements.
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 Alternative modification arrangements are considered and discussed with appropriate personnel.
2.3 Safety, functionality and economic considerations are incorporated in the proposed modification design.

Proposed modification complies with all requirements and includes specifications and documentation for alternation of the system(s).

Changes in the use and operation of the system(s) as a consequence of the proposed modification are included in the documentation.
2.4 Decisions for dealing with unexpected situations are made from discussions with appropriate persons and job specifications and requirements.
2.5 Methods for dealing with unexpected situations are selected on the basis of safety and specified work outcomes.
2.6 Modification-redesign is carried out efficiently without unnecessary waste of materials or damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.
3.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Proposed modification is checked under established procedures for compliance with all relevant requirements.
3.3 Work site is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.4 Proposed modification is submitted for appropriate organisational approval and, where applicable, statutory or regulatory approval.
3.5 Approved copies of the modification-redesign documents are issued, and copies retained, documented and stored in records in accordance with established procedures and requirements.


Learning Outcomes



Details of Learning Activities

  • Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the theory and application of various types of RF amplifiers, transmission line, microwave propagation, antenna and commissioning & redesign of communication systems.
  • Practical activities to develop skill in construction the working model of various types of RF amplifiers, transmission line & antenna systems. Conduct complex testing process, diagnose & rectify fault and verify the performance as specification.
  • Industrial visit to look at the actual radio and related equipments from the industry. (It will depend on the arrangement with the radio company. If it can be arranged, the teaching schedule will vary.)
  • Work performance simulation projects involving the re-design and commissioning of selected systems, development of testing procedure to verify the performance specification, diagnosis of faults in the systems and repair the fault. Specifications will be provided with work simulation (team or individual basis) or may be negotiated to suit a workplace based application


Teaching Schedule

Refer to the common teaching schedule from the course guide of EEET6765C in the same cluster.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References

• Gary M. Miller, Modern Electronic Communication, the latest edition, Prentice Hall
• Sinnema, W., Electronics Transmission Technology, 2nd Edition, Prentice Hall


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summate assessments as follows:
• Laboratory exercises
• Written assignments
• Progressive test


Assessment Tasks

• Written Test, 40 %
• Assignment and work performance simulations projects 55%
• Laboratory work 5 %

This course is graded using the following course grades-
CHD- Competent with High Distinction
CDI- Competent with Distinction
CC- Competent with Credit
CAG- Competency Achieved - Graded
NYC- Not Yet Competent
DNS- Did Not Submit for Assessment.


Assessment Matrix

Competency National Code Competency Title Cluster Title Assessment Types
Lab Assignment Project/Presentation Test
UEENEEH067B Commission electronics and communications systems Communication Engineering 2 X X X X
UEENEEH082B Develop solutions to RF amplifiers problems
UEENEEH068B Modify-redesign of electronics and communications systems

Other Information

Useful websites:
http://www,acma.gov.au
http://www.arpansa.gov.au

  • This course is delivered in a cluster (Communication Engineering 2) in conjunction with EEET6741C, EEET6742C, & EEET6765C. (Commission electronics and communications systems, Modify-redesign of electronics and communications systems, & Develop solutions to RF amplifiers problems). All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of All competencies UEENEEH067B, UEEDNEEH068B and UEENEEH082B.
  • In this cluster, minimum student directed hours are 16 in addition to 64 scheduled teaching hours.
  • Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, organized industrial visits, lab reports.

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