Course Title: Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2021

Course Code: EEET7203C

Course Title: Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6130 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering (Mechanical)

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: trainingsupport@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Andrew Kim 
Tel: +61 3 9925 4295
Email: andrew.kim@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email


Dr Amita Iyer
Future Technologies Industry Cluster
Program Manager
Tel: (03) 9925 8311
Fax: (03) 9925 4666
Email: amita.iyer@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

MEM23004A Apply technical mathematics

Course Description

This unit of competency covers the identification and matching of electrical supply and electrical system equipment and components to mechanical, manufacturing and mechatronic engineering applications. It includes electrical principles and laws, inductive and capacitive effects on AC supplies, control system power supply fundamentals, electrical safety and
earthing systems, electrical motors and motor controls.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

MEM23111A Select electrical equipment and components for engineering applications

Element:

1. Investigate context of electrical equipment and supply

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Review functions and features of devices

1.2 Identify safe machine

1.3 Identify WHS and regulatory requirements

1.4 Determine available sources for any required licensed electrical

1.5 Review sustainability implications of energy source options

Element:

2. Determine electrical supply, equipment and components required for engineering-related tasks

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Assess electrical supply specifications for engineering application

2.2 Analyse electrical motors and their control options for suitability

2.3 Estimate power factor requirements for engineering applications

2.4 Examine engineering application control and communication requirements

2.5 Appraise isolation, shutdown and emergency equipment options

2.6 Analyse maintenance, life cycle and sustainability requirements of electrical systems and equipment options

2.7 Apply specification, documentation and graphical techniques, modelling, mock-up or prototyping techniques, where required, to achieve or test options

2.8 Identify preferred electrical supply system, equipment and components

Element:

3. Report results

Performance Criteria:

3.1 Record results of investigation, evaluation and application

3.2 Provide documentation, such as calculations, diagrams, programs and files


Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements for this competency and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• Lectures
• Class discussion

Engineers 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.
EA1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA1.4. Discernment of knowledge developments within the practical area.
EA1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practical area.
EA1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area if practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanour.
EA3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA3.5. Orderly management of self and professional conduct.
EA3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.


Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with competency MEM23111A in the Assessment Matrix.


Teaching Schedule


The proposed teaching scheduled for this competency is detailed below:
 


Week

Topics Delivered

Elements / Performance Criteria

 1

Introduction to course, course guide, assessments, topics breakdown, resources, equipment (in the lab), WHS issues

Life cycle and sustainability design practice

Work Health and Safety – Electrical Safety

Licensing, Regulatory, Standards and codes of practice

Electrical and electronics principles

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.4, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

2

Sustainable sources of energy

Electrical and electronics principles

Electrical control

Issue of Assessment 2– Assignment and Assessment 3 – Practical Assignment

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

3 - 4

Electrical and electronics principles

Electrical control

Electrical Motors and Generators  

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

5

Electrical Motors and Generators

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

6

Electrical Motors and Generators

Electric Power

Assessment 1 – Test  – Revision

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

7 - 8

Electric Power

Assessment 1 – Test (Week 7)

Assessment 1 – Test - Feedback (Week 8)

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

9

Heating, cooling and ventilation systems

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

10

Heating, cooling and ventilation systems


Automation safety

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

11 - 12

Automation safety


Electrical environment analysis

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

13 - 14

Automation safety

Electrical environment analysis

Single- and Three-Phase

Assessment 2 - Assignment Due (Submission through Canvas) (Week 13)

Assessment 3 – Practical Presentation Due

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

15

Single- and Three-Phase

Assessment 3 – Practical Presentation Due

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

16

Assessment 1 – Exam Revision

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2

17 - 18

Assessment 1 – Exam

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 3.1, 3.2


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 estimated time 25 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.

Audio-visual aids, course notes available on Canvas and relevant online 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:

Assessment 1: Test
Assessment 1: Exam
Assessment 2: Report
Assessment 3: Practical

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

Assessment Mapping Matrix

Elements/Performance Criteria Assessment 1: Test
Assessment 1: Exam
Assessment 2 Assessment 3
1.1 X X X X
1.2 X  X  X  X
1.3 X  X  X  X
1.4   X  X  X
1.5   X  X  X
2.1 X  X  X  X
2.2 X  X  X   
2.3   X  X   
2.4 X  X  X  X
2.5 X  X  X  X
2.6 X  X  X  X
2.7   X  X  X
2.8 X  X  X  X
3.1 X X  X  X
3.2 X  X  X X

 

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Test AND Exam
Assessment 2: Assignment Report 
Assessment 3: Practical 


This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent.
To be deemed competent you must demonstrate an understanding of all aspects required of the competency. You need to achieve satisfactory (S) results in all assessments to be deemed Competent (CA).


Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs MEM23111A Elements & Performance Criteria

MEM23111A Elements & Performance Criteria               

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4 

 1.5

 2.1

2.2 

2.3 

2.4 

2.5 

2.6 

2.7 

2.8 

3.1 

3.2 

Test & Exam

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X

X 

Assignment

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

Practical

X

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X 

X


Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 

Engineer Australia Stage 1 Competencies

 

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

Test & Exam

X

X

 

X

X

X

X

 

 

 

X

X

 

 

 

 

Assignment

X

X

 

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

X

X

 

Practical

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

 

X

X

X

X

X

 

All Assessments MEM23111A

3

3

1

3

3

3

3

2

2

0

3

3

2

2

2

0

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.


 









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 

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 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/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. 

Other Information: 

All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.

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