Course Title: Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: EEET7029C
Course Title: Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
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: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Marko Dumovic, GPO Box 2476V, Melbourne 3001
PHONE: +613 9925 4342 FAX: +613 9925 4377
Email: marko.dumovic@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 60
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 + UEENEEG006A + UEENEEG033A + UEENEEG063A + UEENEEG101A + UEENEEG102A + UEENEEG106A
Course Description
This unit covers selecting wiring systems and cables for electrical installations operating at voltages up to 1,000V a.c. or 1,500 V d.c. It encompass knowledge and application of wiring systems and cable types, selecting wiring system compatible with the installation conditions, selecting cables that comply with required current-carrying capacity and voltage drop and earth fault-loop impedance limitations, coordination between protective devices and conductors and documenting selection decisions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEG107A Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations |
Element: |
1. Prepare to select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 The extent and nature of the electrical installation is determined from job specifications. |
Element: |
2. Select wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Wiring systems are selected for suitability for the environments in which they are to operate. |
Element: |
3. Document electrical installation. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Evidence is obtained from manufacturers/suppliers that electrical equipment selected complies with safety requirements. |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 12 competencies for Engineering Associates.
- Tutorial
- Australin Standard applications
- Class discussions
Engineer 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 UEENEEG107A in the Assessment Matrix.Classroom tutorial activities to consolidate the theory of electrical protections, equipment selection principles, installation arrangements for various electrical devices, metering, basic lighting principles, various electrical heating and hazardous areas.
Selecting wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations by:
A Determining the extent and nature of the installation for job specifications
B Obtaining and understand the safety and other regulatory requirements to which the electrical installation shall comply
C Determining cable routes, the route lengths of cables and the conditions in which the wiring system is to operate.
D Selecting wiring system suitable for the environment requirements.
E Selecting cable conductors sizes in consideration to current-carrying capacity and voltage-drop / earth fault-loop limitation.
F Ensuring co-ordination between circuit protective device and conductor current-carrying capacity.
G Selecting compliant earthing system components
H Documenting wiring systems and cables to be used, specification for items selected and reasons for the selections made.
I Dealing with unplanned events
Practical activities to develop skill in selection of electrical wiring systems, protective devices, various cables, switchboard, control panels and lightings.
Work simulation assignments on calculations relating to the general installation maximum demand calculations, volt drop considerations and fault conditions. Specifications will be provided with work simulation (team or individual basis) or may be negotiated to suit a workplace based application.
Assignment: Students are required to spend approximately 20 nominal hours for independent study on technical standards, regulations and codes for general electrical installations. The assignment within the unit is designed to give learners an introduction to the electrical installation design process. The method of rating various types of electrical equipment is detailed as is the design of electrical supply andinstallation.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
| Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
| 1 | Introduction; Power systems; Electrical safety requrements, Video: Harnessing Nature’s Power Preparing to select equipment for electrical installations,performance standards of a correctly functioning electrical installation;supply characteristics that shall be considered when designing an electrical installation; |
1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 |
| 2 | Power generation, distribution, three phase power generation, star and delta connection, phase and line voltage; conditions for paralleling generators;Reason for dividing electrical installations into circuits and the factors that shall determine their number and type; Protection devices. Fses, Circuit Breakers. Arc extinguishing. Videos: Three phase power generation and distribution; Power Demand |
1.1 1.2 1.3 2.2 |
| 3 | Wiring systems and electrical installation design requirements; Industrial power distribution and utilization system. Performance requirements - design and safety, Current caring capacity, Cable selection Final subcircuit arrangements . Cables, insulations, temperature rating and wiring accessories; Factors affecting the suitability of wiring systems. Cable installation methods. Types of cable insullation. |
1.1 1.2 1.3 2.3 |
| 4 | Multiple Earthed Neutral System; Reason for earthing. Touch voltage. Fault currents.Technical standards, regulations and codes for general electrical installations. Cables, insulations, temperature rating and wiring accessories;Electrical installation — cable selection; Factors affecting the suitability of wiring systems. Derating factors for increased temperature and cable grouping. | 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 |
| 5 | Selecting protection devices, coordination between conductors and protection devices to ensures the protection of |
2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 |
| 6 | Installation conditions that may affect the current-carrying capacity of cables Cable selection based on voltage drop requirements, AS3008 | 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 |
| 7 | Fault level calculations. Documenting electrical installation Test 1 35% | 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 , 3.1 |
| 8 | Layout/schedule of circuits for given installations, Selecting wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations Cable selection based on fault lelvles | 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 3.2 |
| 9 | Cable selection based on voltage drop requirements Typical external factors that may damage an electrical installation and that shall be considered in the installation design. | 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 3.3 |
| 10 | Maximum demand on consumer’s mains/submains , domestic installations, Switchboards Selecting wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations. | 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 |
| 11 | Maximum demand on consumer’s mains/submains , Industrial installations | 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 |
| 12 | Maximum demand on consumer’s mains/submains , Industrial installations, workshops, factories | 2.3 3.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
| 13 | Documenting electrical installation. Maximum Demand, Selecting wiring systems and cables for general electrical installations. Assignment 2 15% | 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
| 14 | Cable selection based on fault loop impedance requirements. Requirements for the provision of the isolation of every circuit in an electrical installation. | 2.1 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
| 15 | Cabel selction and maksimum demand for an installation of a workshop. Documenting electrical installation. | 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
| 16 | Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations, revision . Assignment completion | 2.3 2.4 2.5 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
| 17 | Final assessment. Test 2 35% | 1.1 1.2 2.1 2.2 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
| 18 | Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installationsassessment feedback | 3.1 3.2 3.3 |
Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, 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 minimum 20 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
Dumovic Marko “ Electrical Installations”, RMIT |
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Online notes posted on Blackboard |
References
- Keith Pethbridge & Ian Neeson "Australian Electrical Wiring Practice - Volumes 1&2" McGraw Hill, ISBN 0 074 71053 2 |
Other Resources
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 section of Course Guide Part B.
Assessment Tasks
Tests 70% (Weeks 7 and 17)
Written assessment on selection of equipment for general electrical installations involving following topics :
-Arranging electrical installations to comply with safety and other regulatory and functional requirements.
- Selecting appropriate type and size of cables.
- Selecting protection methods and devices that meet co-ordination requirements for overload and short circuit protection.
-Selecting switchgear and control gear that meet current, voltage and IP ratings and functional requirements.
Assignments 30% (Weeks 5, 13)
Factorr/workshop electrical installation project related to cable selection, maximum demand, fault level calculations and application of Australian standards in documenting installation arrangement, specification for items selected and reasons for the selections made. Assignment tasks involve applications of standards, codes and requirements applicable to selecting and arranging electrical equipment, and shall be as close as practicable to real work situations and include real work decisions by the learner.
Satisfactory completion of prescribed practical exercises based on applications of Australian standards. Assessment activities will be as close as practicable to real work situations and will require “real work” type decision-making by the student.
Plagiarism
The presentation of another person’s work, idea or creation as one’s own and without appropriate referencing is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in not passing the program
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
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 UEENEEG1107A Elements & Performance Criteria
| UEENEEG107A Elements and Performance Criteria | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Assessments | 1.1 | 1.2 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.5 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 2.2 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 2.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 | 3.3 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.3 |
| Tests | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Assignments | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X |
Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies
| Assessment | 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 |
| Tests | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | ||||||
| Assignment | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | X | |||
| All Assessments UEENEEG107A | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 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 |
For detailed mapping / information please refer to the C6120 program guide under the accreditation section, http://www.rmit.edu.au/programs/structure/c6120auscy
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 to http://www.rmit.edu.au/studyandlearningcentre to find more information about Study and Learning Support.
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/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.
Email Communication:
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
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