Course Title: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2014

Course Code: EEET6994C

Course Title: Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

School: 130T Vocational Engineering

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3295 - Certificate III in Air-conditioning and Refrigeration

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

Program Manager- Peter Matheson

Tel: 03 9925 4657

email: peter.matheson@rmit.edu.au

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

UEENEEE101A

Course Description

This unit covers fixing, securing and mounting techniques as apply in the various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses the safe use of hand and portable power tools, safe lifting techniques, safe use of ladders and elevated platforms and the selection and safe application of fixing devices and supporting accessories/equipment


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEE105A Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment

Element:

1. Prepare to fix and secure equipment.
 

Performance Criteria:

1.1 OHS procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and understood.

1.2 OHS risk control work preparation measures and procedures are followed.

1.3 The scope of work to be undertaken is obtained from documentation or from work supervisor.

1.4 Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others.

1.5 Sources of materials that may be required for the work are identified and accessed in accordance with established procedures.

1.6 Fixing devices are selected for their suitable ability for the environment, the load they are to support and substratum's into which they are to be installed.

1.7 Supporting accessories/equipment is selected for suitability for the environment and ability to support and protect from damage that which they are intended to support.

1.8 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety.

Element:

2. Install fixing and support devices.
 

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Electrical isolation is arranged where work is within arm's reach of exposed conductive parts, plant or machinery in strict accordance OHS requirements and procedures.

2.2 Other OHS risk control measures relevant to the work site are followed.

2.3 Fixing devices are installed in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

2.4  Support accessories/equipment is install accurately and to comply with technical standards and job specifications.

2.5 Work is carried out efficiently without waste of materials or damage to apparatus, circuits, the surrounding environment or services and using sustainable energy principles.

Element:

3. Complete fixing and support work.
 

Performance Criteria:

3.1 OHS risk control work completion measures and procedures are followed.

3.2 Work site is tidied and tools and equipment cleaned and securely stored.

3.3 Appropriate personnel are notified of the work completion.

Learning Outcomes


Refer to Elements


Details of Learning Activities

Attending class room activites. (Practical & Theory)


Teaching Schedule

Device for securing & mounting Plaster & timber.

Device for securing & mounting Brick & Concrete.

Device for securing & mounting metal.

Secure & mounting electrical.

Theory test


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

Australian Refrigeration and Air-condiioning Volumes 1 and 2 - Trust Publication


References


Other Resources


Overview of Assessment

Students must pass each of the following assessment tasks to demonstrate competent. 

Assessment

Task 1

Theory Test: Fix Secure

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

Assessment Mapping  Matrix

 

Element/

Performance Criteria Covered

Task 1

1.1

X

1.2

X

1.3

X

1.4

X

1.5

X

1.6

X

1.7

X

1.8

X

2.1

X

2.2

X

2.3

X

2.4

X

2.5

X

3.1

X

3.2

X

3.3

X

 


Assessment Tasks

Practical & Theory test


Assessment Matrix

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