Course Title: Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2017

Course Code: EEET6995C

Course Title: Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

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: trainingsupport@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Mr. Anu Mehta
Phone: +61 3 9925 4252
Email: anu.mehta@rmit.edu.au 

Ms. Amandeep Kaur
Ph: +61-3-9925 4444
Email: amandeep.kaur@rmit.edu.au

Appointments by email

Nominal Hours: 40

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 the use of drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, standards, codes and specifications as they apply to the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the rudiments for communicating with schematic, wiring and mechanical diagrams and equipment and cable/connection schedules, manuals, site and architectural drawings and plans showing the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery and understanding the use and format of compliance standards and job specifications.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEE107A Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

Element:

1. Prepare to use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed.
1.2 The need for drawings, diagrams, schedules or manuals is determined from the nature of the work to be undertaken.
1.3 Established routines and procedures are followed to obtain drawings, diagrams, schedules or manuals required for the work to be undertaken.

Element:

2. Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals to obtain job information.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Drawings, diagrams, schedules and/or manuals are selected, appropriate to the work being undertaken.
2.2 Drawings, diagrams and schedules are interpreted using knowledge of drawing layouts, conventions and symbols.
2.3 Dimensions are extracted from drawings and diagrams for application to work undertaken.
2.4 Location of equipment is determined from equipment schedules and location diagrams.
2.5 Manuals are reviewed to ascertain their format and where information relevant to the work to be undertaken is located.

Element:

3. Use drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals to convey information and ideas.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Drawing conventions are used in neat freehand drawings to convey information and ideas to others involved in the work to be undertaken.
3.2 Drawing conventions are used to neatly correct freehand original job drawing to show final 'as-installed' arrangement.
3.3 Corrected drawings are forwarded to appropriate person(s) in accordance with established procedures.

Element:

4. Prepare to use compliance standards, codes and specifications.

Performance Criteria:

4.1  Compliance Standards and Codes that apply to particular disciplines are sought and obtained.
4.2 The format of compliance Standards and Codes that apply to particular disciplines are reviewed and understood.
4.3 The purpose and format and typical content of job specifications are reviewed and understood.


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates
• Laboratory Activities
• Tutorials
• Lectures

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:

This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below:

EA 1. Knowledge and Skill Base

EA1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.


EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency UEENEEE107A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below: 

Week   Topics Delivered Elements/Performance Criteria
1

Overview of course and assessment schedule.
Introduction to Engineering Drawing: Manual Drawing and its use

Lab Exercise 

1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
2.1 
2

Mechanical Drawing, Isometric Projections (First angle)
- conventions
- abbreviations and symbols
- interpretation

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,
3.1, 3.2
3

Mechanical Drawing, Isometric Projections (Third angle)
- conventions
- abbreviations and symbols
- interpretation

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,
3.1, 3.2
4

Architectural Drawings
- conventions
- abbreviations and symbols
- location symbols
Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,
3.1, 3.2
5

Architectural Drawings
-Reading and interpretation of floor plans
-Australian standard symbols used on floor plans

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2,
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4,2.5,2.6
3.1, 3.2

6

Electrical drawings
-block, circuit, wiring and ladder diagrams
-Australian standard symbols

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
7

Electrical drawings
-conventions used
-converting a circuit diagram to a wiring diagram
-Australian standard symbols

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
2.1, 2.2, 2.4,
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2
8 Circuit diagrams
-Common symbols used in circuit diagram
-Switching charts

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2, 1.3,
2.1, 2.2, 2.4,
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2
9

Wiring diagrams
-Conventions used in and the features of wiring diagrams
-Sketching basic wiring diagrams
-Common symbols used in wiring diagram

Assignment Issued

1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2
10

Wiring diagrams
-Conventions used in and the features of wiring diagrams
-Sketching basic wiring diagrams
-Common symbols used in wiring diagram

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2
11

Cable Schedules
-Identification of cable type, origin, and route from a cable schedule.
-Developing a cable schedule for a given installation.

Lab Exercise

1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2
12 Free Hand Drawing
-Using correct conventions in freehand drawings.
-Giving correct information in freehand drawings.

Lab Exercises

1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
13

Building construction drawings and diagrams
-building types
-footings types
-typical cable routes
-sequence of constructional stage

1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
14 Regulation for undertaking electrical work 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2
15

Purpose, format and content of typical job specifications

Assignment Due (week 15)

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3
3.1, 3.2
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
16 Revision / Practice/ Complete Lab Activities 1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5
2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
17 Test 1.1, 1.2
2.2, 2.3, 2.4
3.1, 3.2, 3.3
4.1, 4.2, 4.3
18 Feedback / Catch Up  

Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignment, individual student-teacher course-related consultation. Students are required to self-study the learning materials and complete the assigned out of class activities for the scheduled non-teaching hours. The estimated time is 10 hours outside the class time.


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Online notes posted on Blackboard


References

Electrotechnology Practice by Jeffery Hampson

9781442523258


Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through myRMIT and may be provided with additional materials in class. List of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts.

Lecture notes, Laboratory exercises and other course material is available on the blackboard.

AS/NZS 3000:2007-Wiring Rules
AS/NZS 1102.103-Graphical symbols for electrotechnical documentation
AS/NZS 3008.1.1-Electrical installations—Selection of cables

All of the above resources are available from library at http://www.saiglobal.com/online/autologin.asp

 


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: Lab Activities

Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

 

Assessment 2: Assignment

Weighting towards final grade (%): 20

 

Assessment 3: Test

Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

These tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Lab Activities Assignment Test
1.1 x x x
1.2 x x x
1.3 x x  
2.1 x x  
2.2 x x x
2.3 x x x
2.4 x x x
2.5 x x  
2.6 x x  
3.1 x x x
3.2 x x x
3.3 x x x
4.1 x x x
4.2 x   x
4.3 x   x


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1:  Lab Activities, (10 x 4%) 40% - Week 3 -16
Assessment 2:  Assignment, 20% - Week 9-15 
Assessment 3:  Test, 40% - Week 17-18

This course is graded as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course grades are allocated:
80 - 100: CHD - Competent with High Distinction
70 - 79: CDI - Competent with Distinction
60 - 69: CC - Competent with Credit
50 - 59: CAG - Competency Achieved - Graded
0 - 49: NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.
 


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEENEEE107A Elements & Performance Criteria

  UEENEED107A Elements & Performance Criteria
Assessments 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 3.1 3.2 3.3 4.1 4.2 4.3
Lab Activities x x x x  x x x x x  x  x x  x  x x
Assignment x x x x x x x x x x x x x    
Test x x     x x x     x x x x x x

 Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
  EA1.1 EA1.2 EA1.3 EA1.4 EA1.5 EA1.6 EA2.1 EA2.2 EA2.3 EA2.4 EA3.1 EA3.2 EA3.3 EA3.4 EA3.5 EA3.6
Lab Activities  X  X X  X X  X X            X
Assignment    X X X X    X        X      
Test    X  X       X              
All Assessments 1 3 3 3 2 1 2 2 2 0 1 1  0 0 1
0 (Blank) Graduate attribute is not assessed.
1 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the Element
2 Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one third, but less than two-thirds, of the Element
3 Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element

Other Information

Credit Transfer and/or Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL):
You may be eligible for credit towards courses in your program if you have already met the learning/competency outcomes through previous learning and/or industry experience. To be eligible for credit towards a course, you must demonstrate that you have already completed learning and/or gained industry experience that is:

  • Relevant
  • Current
  • Satisfies the learning/competency outcomes of the course

Please refer to http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/enrolment/credit to find more information about credit transfer and RPL.
 

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 

Equitable Learning Services (ELS):

If you are suffering from long-term medical condition or disability, you should contact Equitable Learning Services (ELS) to seek advice and support to complete your studies.
Please refer to https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/support-and-facilities/student-support/equitable-learning-services to find more information about services offered by Equitable Learning Services (ELS).

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 lodgment 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/students/specialconsideration 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.

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