Course Title: Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2022

Course Code: EEET7025C

Course Title: Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

To participate in any RMIT course in-person activities or assessment, you will need to comply with RMIT vaccination requirements which are applicable during the duration of the course. This RMIT requirement includes being vaccinated against COVID-19 or holding a valid medical exemption.

Please read this RMIT Enrolment Procedure as it has important information regarding COVID vaccination and your study at RMIT: https://policies.rmit.edu.au/document/view.php?id=209.

Please read the Student website for additional requirements of in-person attendance: https://www.rmit.edu.au/covid/coming-to-campus


Please check your Canvas course shell closer to when the course starts to see if this course requires mandatory in-person attendance. The delivery method of the course might have to change quickly in response to changes in the local state/national directive regarding in-person course attendance.

School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability

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

Teacher

Main teacher: William Lau

Phone: +613 9925 4703

Email: william.lau@rmit.edu.au

Program Manager
Dr. A R M Muniruzzaman (Munir)
Email: munir.muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au

Appointment 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, UEENEEE102A, UEENEEE104A, UEENEEE105A, UEENEEE107A, UEENEEG101A, UEENEEG102A, UEENEEG106A

Course Description

This unit covers the arrangement and termination of circuits, control and protection devices and systems for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000 V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompass knowledge and application of schemes for protection of persons and property, correct functioning, ensuring compatibility with the supply, arranging installation into circuits and selecting and arranging switchgear/controlgear and protective devices to meet compliance requirements and documenting arrangement decisions.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEG063A Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations

Element:

1. Prepare to arrange electrical installations circuits, control and protection.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 The extent and nature of the electrical installation is determined from job specifications.
1.2 Safety and other regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation shall comply are identified, obtained and understood.
1.3 Load requirements for individual current-using equipment is determined from job specifications or from consultation with appropriate persons

Element:

2. Arrange electrical installations circuits, control and protection.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Circuits, control and protective devices are arranged to ensure safe and functional operation of the installation and to comply with technical standards and job specifications and requirements.
2.2 Earthing is arranged and terminated to comply with the MEN system requirements.
2.3 Protective devices are selected to meet the required switching and tripping currents, co-ordination and discrimination for overload and short-circuit protection.
2.4 Residual current devices are selected to meet the required circuit, switching and tripping currents required.
2.5 Switchgear/control gear is selected to meet current, voltage and IP ratings and functional requirements.
2.6 Switchboards are arranged to accommodate control and protective devices, links, safety services, and other distributor equipment in accordance with requirements.

Element:

3. Document electrical installation circuits, control and protection arrangements.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Evidence is obtained from manufacturers/suppliers that electrical equipment selected complies with safety requirements.
3.2 Reasons for selections made, including calculations, are documented in accordance with established procedures.
3.3 Electrical installation arrangement and specifications for all selected items are documented in accordance with established procedures and forwarded to appropriate person(s).

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

 

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

This course is delivered in a cluster (Electrical Apparatus and Circuit Protection) in conjunction with "UEENEEG033A Solve problems in single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus and circuits" (EEET7024C). You must enrol in both courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of both competencies UEENEEG033A and UEENEEG063A.

Engineers Australia Mapping Information:
This course is mapped against stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates developed by Engineers Australia as detailed below: EA1.1. Comprehensive, theory based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the engineering 

A1.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.

EA2. Engineering Application Ability
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.

EA 2.Engineering Application Ability
EA2.1. Application of established engineering methods to complex engineering problem solving.
EA2.2. Fluent application of engineering techniques, tools and resources.
EA2.3. Application of systematic engineering synthesis and design processes.
EA2.4. Application of systematic approaches to the conduct and management of engineering projects.
EA 3.Professional and Personal Attributes
EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competencies UEENEEG063A and UEENEEG033A 


Teaching Schedule

The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:

Week

Topics Delivered

Elements/Performance criteria

1

Introduction to the competency

Installation concepts

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.1; 1.2

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

1.1; 1.2

2

Electrical installations
RCD’s, MEN and Earthing

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.1; 1.2

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

 

 

 

2.1; 2.2
 

3

Installing water heater and appliance circuits/equipment
Earth Faults

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.3; 1.4

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

1.1; 1.2

 

4

Installing water heater and appliance circuits/equipment
Circuit Breakers and fuses
Test 1

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.3; 1.4

 

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2,1; 2.2

 

5

Installation of electrical appliance circuits/equipment
Assignment  handed out (worth 20% of total mark) due date end of week 16.
Control Circuits

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.5; 1.6

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2.3; 2.4

 

6

Installing electrical appliance circuits/equipment
Control Circuits Latching
 

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.5; 1.6

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2.3; 2.4

 

7

Installing electrical appliance circuits/equipment
Control Circuits Interlocking

Start Project 

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.7; 2.1

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2.5; 2.6

 

8

Installing electrical appliance circuits/equipment
Control Circuits Relays

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.7; 2.1

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2.5; 2.6

 

9

Planning lighting circuits
Control Circuits Lighting

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

2.2; 2.3

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

3.1; 3.2

 

10

Lighting Principles
Installing lighting circuits
 

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

2.2; 2.3

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

3.1; 3.2

 

11

Installing lighting circuits
Lux requirements

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

2.4; 2.5

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

3.3

 

12

Installing lighting circuits
Easy lux software
Fluorescent lamp operation
Test 2

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

2.4; 2.5

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2.5; 2.6

13

Planning and installing heating circuits
thermostats, bimetal, heat transfer
 

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

2.6; 2.7

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

1.3; 3.3

 

14

Installing single phase motor and control circuits
Transformers and  DC Motors

Project Due

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

2.6; 2.7

 

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

1.3; 3.2

 

15

Installing three phase induction motor
Testing and Tagging
Insulation Resistance
Ingress Protection
 

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

3.1; 3.2; 3.3

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2.2; 2.5

 

16

Practical Test Due
revision

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

3.1; 3.2; 3.3

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

2.1 – 2.6

 

17-18

Final Test 

UEENEEG033A

(EEET7024C):

1.3; 1.45; 1.6; 2.2; 2.4; 2.5; 2.7; 3.3

 

UEENEEG063A (EEET7025C):

1.2; 1.3; 2.3; 2.4; 2.5; 2.6; 3.1; 3.2; 3.3

 

 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Resource materials will be available on Canvas.

 

Related Links

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas 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


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: Unit Test 
Assessment 2: Labs 1-4
Assessment 3: Project
Assessment 4: Final Test

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

 Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria

Unit Test 

Practical (Lab 1-4)

Project

Final Test

 1.1

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x

x


 1.2

x

x

x

x

 1.3


x

x


 2.1

x

 x

x

x

 2.2

x


x

2.3

x

x

x

x

 2.4

x

x

x

x

 2.5


x

x

x

 2.6

x

x

x

x

 3.1


x

x


 3.2


x

x

x

 3.3


 x

x



Assessment Tasks

 

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Unit Test 
Assessment 2: Labs 1-4
Assessment 3: Project
Assessment 4: Final Test

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

Assessment Due Dates
All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.
Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)
You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.
 
If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.


Assessment Matrix

Assessments vs UEENEEG063A and UEENEEG033A Elements & Performance Criteria

 

 

UEENEEG063A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

2.1

2.2

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

Assessment 1: Test

x

x

 

x

 

 

x

 

x

 

 

Assessment 2: Practical Test

x

x

x

 x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment 3: Project

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

Assessment 4: Final Test

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

 

 

 

UEENEEG033A Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

2.7

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Assessment 1: Test

x

x

x

x

  

x

x

x

x

        

x

x

      

Assessment 2: Practical Test

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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Assessment 3: Project

x

x

x

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x

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x

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Assessment 4: Final Test

x

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x

x

x

x

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Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

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

Assessment 1: Test

x

x

x

      

x

x

x

x

 

 x

 x

      

Assessment 2: Practical Test

x

x

x

      

x

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Assessment 3: Project

x

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 x

 x

 x

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Assessment 4: Final Test

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ALL ASSESSMENTS   UEENEEG063A

3

3

2

0 

0 

0 

2

3

2

2

1

2

2

 0

 0

 0

ALL ASSESSMENTS   UEENEEG033A

3

3

2

0

0

0

2

3

2

2

1

2

2

0

0

0

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

Private study hours are approximately 40 hours for this cluster.

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 Support: 

Study Support 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support 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 shou ld 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: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-results/academic-integrity 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.

Other Resources

Resource materials will be available on Canvas

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