Course Title: Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2010

Course Code: EEET6797C

Course Title: Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6085 - Advanced Diploma of Electrical - Technology

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

Abhijit Date

+61 3 9925 4423

abhijit.date@rmit.edu.au

Nominal Hours: 80

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

UEENEEE004B Solve problems in multiple path d.c. circuits

UEENEEE008B Lay wiring/cabling and terminate accessories for extra-low voltage circuits
 

Course Description

This unit deals with the replacement of electrical and non electrical components of renewable energy apparatus. It encompasses safe working practices, following written and oral instructions and procedures, basic testing techniques, disconnecting and reconnecting electrical/electronic components, dismantling and assembling apparatus and reporting repair activities.
 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEENEEK023B Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components
Element:	1. Prepare to repair renewable energy apparatus
Performance Criteria:	1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures 1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures in preparation for the work are followed 1.3 The nature of the repair is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken 1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others 1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with established routines and procedures 1.6 Tools, apparatus and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
Element:	2. Repair renewable energy apparatus.
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed 2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety procedures 2.3 Circuits/apparatus are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures 2.4 Apparatus is dismantled in accordance with manufacturer’s guide and supervisor’s instructions 2.5 Component parts are tagged during the dismantling to help ensure correct and efficient reassembly and stored to protect them against loss or damage 2.6 Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits. 2.7 Apparatus is assembled in an appropriate sequence with all parts placed, secured and connected in accordance with manufacturer guide or industry practice 2.8 Procedures are followed for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions 2.9 Repairs are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices
Element:	3. Complete and report repair work activities.
Performance Criteria:	3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed 3.2 Repaired apparatus is prepared for testing by an appropriate person 3.3 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures 3.4 Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the repair work in accordance with established procedures

Learning Outcomes

Details of Learning Activities

Classroom learning activities will cover the following topics:

Energy services and demand
Solar Geometry
Solar PV
Solar thermal systems
Photovoltaic arrays
Wind energy resources
Micro-hydro system basics
Energy storage
Stand alone power system basics

Tutorial and Practical activates will help reinforce the theory and practical aspects of all the above topics.

Tutorials will cover numerical problem solving on following topics:

SI Unit system
Energy service and demand
Solar geometry
Shading
Solar PV arrays
Solar thermal systems
Wind turbines
Micro-hydro systems
Energy Storage

Practicals will cover fault finding, basic repairs and experimental data collection on the following topics,

Solar PV panel
Stand alone PV system
Micro-Hydro system
Energy Storage (Batteries)

Teaching Schedule

Academic Week	Topic	Total time
Week 1	Course Overview Major non-technical issues	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 2	Occupational Health and Safety principles Working safely with electricity	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 3	Energy services and demand	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 4	The solar resource	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 5	The solar resource	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 6	Solar thermal systems	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 7	Solar thermal systems / Test 1	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 8	Energy efficient building design	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 9	Energy efficient building design	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 10	Photovoltaic arrays	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 11	Photovoltaic arrays	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 12	Wind energy resources	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 13	Micro-hydro system basics	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 14	Micro-hydro system basics	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 15	Energy storage	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 16	Stand alone power system basics & Intro to Biomass	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 17	Exam / Test	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P
Week 18	Feedback	2 hours – L 2 hours – T/P

 

  L - Lecture; T - Tutorial; P - Lab Activity (Practical)

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

EEET6797C Workbook (available to all student on S-drive)

RMIT online learning resources are located on RMIT Online Learning Hub. Follow the link to log in http://www.rmit.edu.au
The Learning Hub (Blackboard) is the central point of access to the online courses in which students are registered.

WEB Resources:
http://www.environment.gov.au/settlements/renewable/
http://www.csiro.au/science/RenewableEnergy.html
http://www.alternative-energy-news.info/
http://www.renewableenergyworld.com/rea/home

Overview of Assessment

This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summative assessments as follows:
A. Practical Laboratories & class work performance.
B. Written Reports for the laboratories.
C. Written Assessments

 

Assessment Tasks

This unit will have progressive assessments, the students are required to undertake assessments as follows:
Class Work Performance 10%
Practical Laboratories – 20%
Assignments – 10%
Workbook – 10%
Class Test – 25%
Final Exam – 25%

Students will have to score at least 50% in the final exam to pass this course.

Additionally students will have to be present for all the labs and submit satisfactory lab reports to fulfill the course assessment requirements.

Assessment Matrix

	Assessment Types
Competency National Code	Competency Title	Practical Exercises	Assignment	Workbook	Tests	Class Performance
UEENEEEK023B	Carry out basic repairs to renewable energy apparatus by replacement of components	X	X	X	X	X

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