Course Title: Solve problems in d.c. circuits

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4316 Certificate IV in Electrotechnology - Systems Electrician

Course Title: Solve problems in d.c. circuits

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 80

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.

Course Contact: Program Manager

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4468

Course Contact Email: engineering-tafe@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers determining correct operation of single source d.c. series, parallel and series-parallel circuits and providing solutions as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions. It encompasses working safely, problem solving procedures, including the use of voltage, current and resistance measuring devices, providing solutions derived from measurements and calculations to predictable problems in single and multiple path circuits.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEENEEE101A



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

UEENEEE104A Solve problems in d.c. circuits

Elements:

1. Prepare to work on d.c. electrical circuits.
 

2. Solve d.c. circuit problems.
 

3. Complete work and document problem solving activities.
 


Learning Outcomes


Overview of Assessment

Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including practical and theory questions, observations and 3rd party reports. 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