Course Title: Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2016
Course Code: EEET7031C
Course Title: Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
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
Zoran Savic
Ph: +613 9925 4996
Email: zoran.savic@rmit.edu.au
Jan Jia
Ph: +613 9925 4390
Email: jan.jia@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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
Nil
Course Description
This unit covers developing strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector. It encompasses working safely, apply extensive knowledge of sustainable energy systems and components and their operating parameters, gathering and analysing data, applying problem solving techniques, developing and documenting alternatives solutions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEENEEK132A Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector |
Element: |
1. Prepare to develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 OHS processes and procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood |
Element: |
2. Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed |
Element: |
3. Document strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues. |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Electrical Project 1) in conjunction with UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C), UEENEEE124A (EEET6996C) and UEENEEE011C (OHTH5737C). You must enrol in all four courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all competencies UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C), UEENEEE124A (EEET6996C), UEENEEK132A (EEET7031C) and UEENEEE011C (OHTH5737C). Please refer to the course guide Part B UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C) for the learning activities and Engineers Australia Mapping Information.
Teaching Schedule
The proposed teaching schedule for this competency is detailed below:
Week | Topics Delivered | Elements/Performance Criteria |
1 | Intro/Admin | 1.1, 1.2, 2.1 |
2 | Our current energy system | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
3 | Individual energy use | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
4 | Towards a more sustainable energy system | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
5 | The role of government in promoting energy efficiency | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
6 | Putting a price on carbon – emissions trading, a tax or both? EE in educational institution |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
7 | Energy efficiency in organisations Energy Efficiency in energy intensive industry EE in the home |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
8 | Energy Efficiency in Information Technology equipment The ethics of energy supply and use |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
9 | Alternative approaches to a sustainable energy future | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
10 | My role in a sustainable energy future | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
11 | Group A & B Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
12 | Group C & D Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
13 | Group E & F Presentations |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
14 | Group G & H Presentations |
1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
15 | Group I & J Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
16 | Group K & L Presentations | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
17-18 | Examination & Correction Period | 1.1-1.5, 2.1-2.6, 3.1-3.4 |
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, and 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 2 hours outside the class time.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
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.
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
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C) for assessment tasks.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C) for assessment matrix.
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
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: http://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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