Course Title: Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2013

Course Code: EEET7046C

Course Title: Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6122 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: vocengineering@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

1. Gita Pendharkar
Phone: +613 99254701

Email: gita.pendharkar@rmit.edu.au

2.Kemps Cheng
Phone: +613 9925 4691
Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au

 

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

Course Description

This unit deals the replacement of electronic components, cabling and sub systems of electronic apparatus. It encompasses safe working practices, following written and oral instruction and procedures, basic testing and techniques, dismantling and assembling apparatus and disconnecting and reconnecting components.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEH102A Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components

Element:

1. Prepare to repair electronic apparatus.

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood through established routines and procedures.
1.2 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures are followed in preparation for the work.
1.3 The nature of the repair is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor to establish the scope of work to be undertaken.
1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is co-ordinated effectively with others.
1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are established in accordance with established routines and procedures.
1.6 Tools, apparatus and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.
 

Element:

2. Repair electronic apparatus.

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Established OHS risk control measures and procedures for carrying out the work are followed.
2.2 The need to test or measure live is determined in strict accordance with OHS requirements and when necessary conducted within established safety
procedures.
2.3 Circuits/apparatus are checked as being isolated where necessary in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.
2.4 Apparatus is dismantled in accordance with manufacturer’s guide and supervisor’s instructions.
2.5 Component parts are tagged during the dismantling to help ensure correct and efficient reassembly and stored to protect them against loss or damage.
2.6 Repairs are affected efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits.
2.7 Apparatus is assembled in an appropriate sequence with all components parts placed, secured and connected in accordance with manufacturer’s guide or industry practice.
2.8 Procedures for referring non-routine events to immediate supervisor for directions are followed.
2.9 Repairs are carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus and the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy practices
 

Element:

3. Complete and report repair work activities.

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS work completion risk control measures and procedures are followed.
3.2 Repaired apparatus is prepared and forwarded to appropriate person(s) for testing. Complete and report repair work activities.
3.3 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with established procedures.
3.4 Work supervisor is notified of the completion of the repair work in accordance with established procedures
 


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Classroom activities are as follows:

Practical Exercises This course requires that students demonstrate highly practical skills in identifying, selecting, troubleshooting and adjusting a range of electronic components. Underpinning knowledge is required before undertaking practical exercises.

Practical exercise involve electronic soldering techniques, for example, lead free soldering, Identifying various electronic components, for example resistors, inductors, capacitors, diodes, transistor, integrated circuits, printed circuit boards, sub-assemblies, and mounting/enclosing, connection and termination hardware.
• Selecting appropriate components and connection devices in accordance to their specification and handling static sensitive components.
• Project work in replacing electronic components or repair associated cabling correctly and making reliable terminations and connections in accordance with industry standards.
• Documenting activities accurately through laboratory reports.

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
 


Teaching Schedule

The topics covered for this course are mentioned below.

1. Introduction to the Course & OHS

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3
2. OH&S Fundamentals

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

3. Identifying electronic components

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3

4. Handling Static sensitive components like transistors and ICs

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3

5. Test Equipments- Power Supplies (DC and AC)

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1

6. Safety Procedures in Handling Laboratory equipments

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 3.1

7. Applications of Various Electronic Components- Rectifiers

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

8. Applications of Various Electronic Components- Small Signal Amplifiers

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

9. Applications of Various Electronic Components- Regulators


UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

10. Soldering through projects

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

11. Replacing components

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

12. Testing circuits

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

13. Fault finding & Testing circuits in projects

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

14. Revision

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

15. Project Due (35%)

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4

16. Practical Assessment (35%)

UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4


17 & 18. Written Assessment & Safety assessment (30%)
UEENEEH002B 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 , 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 , 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 3.1 , 3.2, 3.3, 3.4


The above teaching schedule is a tentative schedule and could vary.
Teaching schedule for individual groups will be available on the School’s local S drive.
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

Lecture notes will be available on the local S-drive and DLS .
 


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: Laboratories
Weighting towards final grade (%): 15

Assessment 2: Project
Weighting towards final grade (%): 45

Assessment 3: Closed Book Test
Weighting towards final grade (%): 40

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Element/Performance Criteria Covered Laboratories Project Closed Book Test
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Assessment Tasks

Overview Of Assessment This is a progressive assessment, the students are required to undertake summative assessments as follows:
Assessments :
35% is allocated to practical assessment (labs)
30% is allocated to written test (theory)
35% is allocated to project (presentation, report and technical understanding of the circuit). Details will be given to the students prior to the project.
Total mark = 100 %

Grade Grade level Competency Level

CHD
Competent with High Distinction -The learner will confidently apply novel but relevant solutions to unfamiliar and complex tasks.

CDI

Competent with Distinction -The learner will confidently evaluate alternative solutions to an unfamiliar task or
problem and use the most appropriate solution.


CC

Competent with Credit -The learner will elegantly apply appropriate facts, rules and standard solutions to achieve an unfamiliar task or problem with
confidence.


CAG

Competency Achieved - Graded -The learner will be able to apply facts, rules
and standard solutions to achieve a predictable task or solve a problem.


NYC

Not Yet Competent
-Although the learner exhibits access to a limited range of facts and rules, the learner has difficulty applying these facts and rules to a familiar task.


Assessment Matrix

Elements Covered Assessment tasks Portion of Final Assessment Submission Time
 
1,2,3 Practical Assessment 35% Week 15
1,2,3 Project work 35% Week 14
1,2,3 Written Exam 30% Week 17

Other Information

In this course, minimum student directed hours are 4 in addition to 36 scheduled teaching hours.
* Student directed hours involve completing activities such as reading online resources, assignments, project work, individual student-teacher course-related consultation, and writing lab reports.

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 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/browse;ID=riderwtscifm 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.
Plagiarism may occur in oral or written presentations. Plagiarism is the presentation of another person’s work, idea or creation as one’s own; without appropriate referencing. Plagiarism is not acceptable. The use of another person’s work or ideas must be acknowledged. Failure to do so may result in charges of academic misconduct, which may result in cancellation of results and exclusion from your course.

Please Refer: www.rmit.edu.au/academicintegrity to find more information about plagiarism.




 

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