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
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work
1.3 The extent of the environmental and sustainability issues are determined from performance specifications and situation reports and in consultation with relevant persons
1.4 Activities are planned to meet scheduled timelines in consultation with others involved in the work
1.5 Effective strategies are determined to ensure solution development and implementation is carried out efficiently

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
2.2 Knowledge of sustainability is applied to developing strategies to address greenhouse gas and sustainability issues
2.3 Parameters, specifications and performance requirements in relation to environmental and sustainability issues are set in accordance with established procedures
2.4 Approaches to resolving environmental and sustainability issues are analysed to provide most effective solutions
2.5 Unplanned events are dealt with safely and effectively consistent with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy
2.6 Quality of work is monitored against personal performance agreement and/or established organisational or professional standards

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
3.2 Adopted solutions are documented, including instructions for implementation that incorporates risk control measures to be followed
3.3 Appropriately competent and qualified persons required to implement solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are coordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy (See Note)
3.4 Justification for strategies used to solve environmental and sustainability issues is documented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards


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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