Course Title: Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2024
Course Code: EEET7431C
Course Title: Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus
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: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering
Course Contact: Munir Muniruzzaman
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4415
Course Contact Email: Munir.Muniruzzaman@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Teacher
Anu Mehta
Ph: +61 3 9925 4252
Email: anu.mehta@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
Pre-requisites for this unit:
- UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
- UEEEC0060 - Repairs basic electronic apparatus faults by replacement of components
- UEEEC0066 - Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
- UEEEC0067 - Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
- UEEEC0063 - Solve fundamental electronic communications system problems
and
- UEECD0043 - Solve problems in direct current circuits
or
- UEECD0044 - Solve problems in multiple path circuits
- UEECD0046 - Solve problems in single path circuits
Course Description
This course involves equipping you with the required skills and knowledge to find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic appartus. It will involve preparing to find and repair faults, finding faults, repairing faults and reporting on the completion on repair activities.
This course is delivered and assessed with the following unit: UEEEC0068 - Troubleshoot communication systems
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEEEC0038 Find and repair microwave amplifier section faults in electronic apparatus |
Element: |
1. Prepare to find and repair faults |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements and workplace procedures for relevant work area are identified, obtained and applied 1.2 WHS/OHS risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work 1.3 Nature of the fault is identified from documentation or from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work 1.4 Instructions for coordinating work with others is obtained from relevant person/s and applied 1.5 Materials required for the work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained in accordance with workplace procedures and checked for correct operation and safety |
Element: |
2. Find faults |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and procedures are applied 2.2 Need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.3 Apparatus is checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.4 Fault finding is undertaken methodically applying principles of microwave amplifier sections and circuits using measured and calculated values of apparatus parameters 2.5 Apparatus components are dismantled, where necessary, and parts stored to protect against loss or damage 2.6 Faulty components are rechecked and their fault status confirmed 2.7 Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s 2.8 Fault finding is conducted efficiently without waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices |
Element: |
3. Repair fault |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed 3.2 Apparatus is checked and isolated, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 3.3 Materials required for repair work are sourced and obtained in accordance with workplace procedures 3.4 Repairs are conducted efficiently without damage to other components, apparatus or circuits 3.5 Effectiveness of repair is tested in accordance with workplace procedures 3.6 Apparatus is reassembled, tested and prepared for return to customer |
Element: |
4. Complete and report repair activities |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed 4.2 Work area is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures 4.3 Justification is provided for repairs to apparatus in the required format 4.4 Work completion reporting is completed and relevant person/s notified in accordance with workplace procedures |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course you will have developed and applied the skills and knowledge required to demonstrate competency in the above elements.
Details of Learning Activities
Cluster Information:
This course is delivered in a cluster (Troubleshoot Communications) in conjunction with UEEEC0068 (EEET7432C). You must enrol in all two courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of all UEEEC0038 (EEET7431C) and UEEEC0068(EEET7432C). Please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEEEC0068 (EEET7432C) for the learning activities and Engineers Australia Mapping Information.
Teaching Schedule
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEEEC0068 (EEET7432C) for the proposed teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas and may be provided with additional materials in class. A 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
Assessment for this course is ongoing throughout the semester. Your knowledge and understanding of course content is assessed through participation in class exercises, oral/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS
Assessment Tasks
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEEEC0068 (EEET7432C) for assessment tasks.
Assessment Matrix
As this course is delivered in cluster, please refer to the course guide Part B for course UEEEC0068 (EEET7432C) for the 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 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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