Course Title: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2013
Course Code: EEET6994C
Course Title: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
School: 130T Vocational Engineering
Campus: City Campus
Program: C6120 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
Course Contact: Program Manager
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468
Course Contact Email: vehs@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Ted Bown
Phone: +61 3 9925 4694
Eddie Vanda
Phone: +61 3 9925 4716
Email: eddie.vanda@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
UEENEEE101A
Course Description
This unit covers fixing, securing and mounting techniques as apply in the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand and portable power tools, safe lifting techniques, safe use of ladders and elevated platforms and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment |
Element: |
1. Prepare to fix and secure equipment. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood. |
Element: |
2. Install fixing and support devices. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Electrical isolation is arranged where work is within arm's reach of exposed conductive parts, plant or machinery in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures. |
Element: |
3. Complete fixing and support work. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed. |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
Details of Learning Activities
This competency EEET6748C is delivered in conjunction with EEET6747C in the same cluster "Workshop Practice".
Work simulated exercises related to demonstrate:
• Hollow wall fixing and support devices/ methods
• Solid wall fixing, support devices and methods
• Metal fixing support devices and methods
• Fixing adhesives and tapes
Learning activities to demonstrate an understanding of Environmental and building regulation, the scope of environmental protection and related regulations, the protocol for working in and around protected environments and heritage sites.
Teaching Schedule
This competency EEET6994C is delivered in conjunction with EEET6993C in the same cluster called "Workshop Practice".
For the Teaching Schedule check out the teaching schedule for Workshop Practice
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Internet
Journals
Overview of Assessment
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. Participants are advised that they are likely to be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher/assessor. Feedback will be provided throughout the course. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Assessment 1
Weighting towards final grade (%): 25
Assessment 2: Assessment 2
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40
Assessment 3: Assessment 3
Weighting towards final grade (%): 35
These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
Element/Performance Criteria | Assessment 1 |
Assessment 2 |
Assessment 3 |
1.1 | X | X | X |
1.2 | X | X | X |
1.3 | X | X | |
1.4 | X | X | X |
1.5 | X | X | X |
1.6 | X | X | X |
1.7 | X | X | X |
1.8 | X | X | X |
2.1 | X | X | X |
2.2 | X | X | X |
2.3 | X | X | X |
2.4 | X | X | X |
2.5 | X | X | X |
3.1 | X | X | X |
3.2 | X | X | X |
3.3 | X | X | X |
Assessment Tasks
Task 1 Application of hollow wall anchors
Task 2 Application of solid wall anchors
Task 3 Application of adhesive tape and various metal fixing devices
Assessment Matrix
Task 1: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 1.1, 2.2. 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Task 2: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 1.1, 2.2. 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Task 3: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8 1.1, 2.2. 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3
Other Information
* In this cluster, minimum student directed hours are 28 in addition to 32 scheduled teaching hours.
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, and writing report.
Study and learning Support:
This course is accredited by Engineers Australia.
Engineering employment requires the capacity to work effectively in teams, to communicate effectively in both oral and writing and to learn effectively. In order to prepare students for employment as graduates they will be provided a quality assured teaching and learning environment which is conductive to the development of adult learning. Adult learning is characterised by the students accepting responsibility for their own learning and actively participating in the learning process as individuals and as contributors to the teams. Adult learning is the hallmark of a professional. The specific responsibilities as adult learners in respect of this subject are:
to be aware of and to observe the regulations related to plagiarism
to submit (on time) all work for assessment as required
to complete all pre-reading and preparatory work prior to the class for which it will be used
to effectively use the academic staff resources provided (consultation time, tutors, e- mail etc)
to participate as an effective and honest member of a learning team
to contribute effectively to a group of peers in a climate of mutual respect and to question each other and the academic staff when uncertain
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 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 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 7 calendar days or less (from the original due date) and have valid reasons, you must complete and lodge 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 2 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 7 calendar days (from the original due date) must lodge an Application for Special Consideration form under the provisions of the Special Consideration Policy, preferably prior to, but no later than 2 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 http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=riderwtscifm 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: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
In this cluster, minimum student directed hours are 22 in addition to 38 scheduled teaching hours.
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, and individual student-teacher course-related consultation
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