Course Title: Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2023
Course Code: EEET7031C
Course Title: Develop strategies to address environmental and sustainability issues in the energy sector
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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School: 520T Future Technologies
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
Anu Mehta
Phone: + 61 3 9925 4252
Email: anu.mehta@rmit.edu.au
Appointment by email
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: |
3.1Solutions to environmental and sustainability issues are tested to determine their effectiveness and modified where necessary 3.2Adopted solutions are documented, includinginstructions for implementation that incorporatesrisk control measures to be followed 3.3Appropriately competent and qualified personsrequired to implement solutions to environmental and sustainability issues arecoordinated in accordance with regulatory requirements and enterprise policy (See Note) 3.4Justification for strategies used to solve environmental and sustainability issues isdocumented for inclusion in work/project development records in accordance with professional standards |
Learning Outcomes
Refer to Elements
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
This is a cluster course , please refer to the course guide Part B UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C) for the teaching schedule.
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:
Assessment 1: Project 1 report
Assessment 2: Project 2 report
Assessment 3: Test
these tasks assesses the following Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs):
Assessment Mapping Matrix
| Elements/Performance Criteria Covered | Project 1 report | Project 2 report | Test |
| 1.1 | X | X | |
| 1.2 | X | X | |
| 1.3 | X | X | X |
| 1.4 | X | X | |
| 1.5 | X | X | X |
| 2.1 | X | 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 | |
| 3.2 | X | X | X |
| 3.3 | X | X | |
| 3.4 | X | X | X |
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 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.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEENEEE015B (EEET6740C) for the assessment matrix.
Other Information
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 Support:
Study Support (Previously named as Study and Learning Centre (SLC) provides free learning and academic development advice to you.
Services offered by Study Support 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 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 Program Coordinator / 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-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about plagiarism.
Other Information:
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