Course Title: Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2024

Course Code: EEET7427C

Course Title: Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus

Important Information:

Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.

 

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6178 - Advanced Diploma of Electronics and Communications Engineering

Course Contact: Noor Sateh

Course Contact Phone: +61399254013

Course Contact Email: noor.sateh@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Teachers

Kemps Cheng
Phone: +61 3 9925 4691Email: kemps.cheng@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

 

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.

Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

Pre-requisite unit:

• UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
• UEEEC0067 - Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits
• UEECD0043 - Solve problems in direct current circuits

Course Description

In this course you will equip the skills and knowledge required to troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus. This will include:

• preparing to troubleshoot amplifiers
• troubleshooting amplifiers
• completing work and documenting troubleshooting activities

This course is delivered and assessed with the following:

• UEEEC0067 - Troubleshoot basic amplifier circuits; and
• UEECD0012 - Contribute to risk management in electrotechnology systems

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEEEC0066 Troubleshoot amplifiers in an electronic apparatus
Element:	1. Prepare to troubleshoot amplifiers
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 Risk control measures are applied in accordance with workplace procedures prior to commencing work 1.3 Nature of amplifier fault is obtained from documentation or from relevant person/s to determine the scope of work 1.4 Instructions for coordinating work with others are obtained from relevant person/s and applied 1.5 Materials required for work are determined in accordance with workplace procedures 1.6 Tools, equipment and testing devices required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
Element:	2. Troubleshoot amplifiers
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied 2.2 The need to test or measure live work is determined, as required, in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.3 Circuits are isolated where necessary in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures 2.4 Fault finding is undertaken methodically using measured and calculated values of parameters relevant to amplifiers 2.5 Unexpected situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s 2.6 Fault finding is conducted efficiently minimising waste of materials, damage to apparatus, the surrounding environment or services applying sustainable energy practices
Element:	3. Complete work and document troubleshooting activities
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Workplace risk control measures and procedures are applied 3.2 Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures 3.3 Justification for troubleshooting solutions is provided in the required format 3.4 Work completion is documented in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant person/s notified

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

Learning Activities
You will involve in the following learning activities to meet requirements for the 3 clustered competencies (UEEEC0067, UEEEC0066, and UEECD0012) and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates.
• lectures
• Tutorials
• Lab works
• Project 

ented and an appropriate person or persons notified in accordance with established procedures.

 

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

EA 1.1. Descriptive, formula-based understanding of the underpinning natural and physical sciences and the engineering fundamentals applicable to the practice area.
EA 1.2. Procedural-level understanding of the mathematics, numerical analysis, statistics, and computer and information sciences which underpin the practice area.
EA 1.3. In depth practical knowledge and skills within specialist sub-disciplines of the practice area.
EA 1.4. Discernment of engineering developments within the practice area.
EA 1.5. Knowledge of contextual factors impacting the practice area.
EA 1.6. Understanding of the scope, principles, norms, accountabilities and bounds of contemporary engineering practice in the area of practice.

EA 2. Engineering Application Ability

EA 2.1. Application of established technical and practical methods to the solution of well-defined engineering problems.
EA 2.2. Application of technical and practical techniques, tools and resources to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.3. Application of systematic synthesis and design processes to well defined engineering problems.
EA 2.4. Application of systematic project management processes.

EA 3. Professional and Personal Attributes

EA 3.1. Ethical conduct and professional accountability.
EA 3.2. Effective oral and written communication in professional and lay domains.
EA 3.3. Creative, innovative and pro-active demeanor.
EA 3.4. Professional use and management of information.
EA 3.5. Orderly management of self, and professional conduct.
EA 3.6. Effective team membership and team leadership.

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies are mapped with cluster of competencies UEEEC0067, UEEEC0066, and UEECD0012 in the Assessment Matrix.
 

Teaching Schedule

 The proposed teaching schedule for the 3 clustered competencies (UEEEC0067, UEEEC0066, and UEECD0012 ) is detailed below:

 

Week	Class content (topics)	Unit of competency and performance criteria	Assessments
1	Lecture:     Course Schedule     Overview of the topics     Overview of Assessments          Lab Work:     WHS/OHS requirements     Hazard Identification     Risk Assessment      Risk Mitigation      Safety & Well-being     WHS/OHS Documentation	UEECD0012_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3	Lab work
2	Lecture:     Amplifier Terminal Characteristics      AC signal     Amplifier Gain     Voltage Gain     Lab Work:     Risk Assessment	UEEEC0067_1.4, 2.4	Assignment 1
3	Lecture:     Basic Amplifier Principles     Types of amplifiers (e.g.: Pre-amplifier, power amplifier)     Bandwidth     Gain Bandwidth Product     Lab Work:     Introduction of Equipment	UEEEC0067_1.4, 2.4	Assignment 1
4	Lecture:     Basic Amplifier Principles     Calculation of Voltage Gain     Calculation of Voltage Gain in Decibel (dB)     Lab Work:     Introduction of Measurements	UEEEC0067_1.4, 2.4	Lab work
5	Lecture:     Operational Amplifier     Inverting Amplifier     Non-inverting Amplifier     Lab Work:     Basic Measurement	UEEEC0067_1.4, 2.4	Lab work
6	Lecture:     Operational Amplifier Configurations     Differential Amplifier     Summing Amplifier     Comparator     Effect of Negative Feedback     Positive Feedback      Lab Work:     Operational Amplifier Circuits	UEECD0012_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3     UEEEC0067_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4	Lab work
7	Lecture:     Practical Amplifiers     Negative Feedback     Lab Work:     Operational Amplifier Circuits	UEEEC0067_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4	Project
8	Lecture:     Bipolar Junction Transistors     NPN type     PNP type     Lab Work:     Operational Amplifier Circuits	UEEEC0067_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4     UEEEC0066_1.4, 2.4	Assignment 2
9	Lecture:     Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers Specification     Specification from Data Sheet (e.g.:  β, CMRR)     Lab Work:     Bipolar Junction Transistor Characteristics	UEEEC0066_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
10	Lecture:     DC Biasing     Small Signal Characteristics     Capacitor Coupling     Multistage Amplifiers     Lab Work:     Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers	UEEEC0066_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4
11	Lecture:     Class of Power Amplifier operation     Complementary – symmetry Power Amplifiers     Other Solid-state Power Amplifiers     Lab Work:     Bipolar Junction Transistor Amplifiers	UEEEC0066_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4	Assignment 2
12	Lecture:     Differential Amplifiers by using BJT     How to find answer for Assignment 2     Lab Work:     Project	UEECD0012_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 1.7, 1.8, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3     UEEEC0067_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4     UEEEC0066_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.	Assignment 2
13	Lecture:     Negative Feedback of BJT Amplifier     Lab Work:     Project	UEEEC0067_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4     UEEEC0066_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4	Assignment 2
14	Lecture:     Field Effect Transistors (FETs)     JFET and MOSFET     Lab Work:     Project	UEEEC0067_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4     UEEEC0066_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4	Project
15	Lecture:     Revision     Lab Work:     Catch-up labs	UEEEC0067_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4     UEEEC0066_1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.6, 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6, 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4	Test 1
16	Lecture:     Revision     Lab Work:     Test		Test 1
17	Test
18

 

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Students will be able to access information and learning materials through Canvas>Troubleshoot Amplifiers and may be provided with additional materials in class. 

 

List of relevant recommended 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.

 

The University Library has extensive resources and provides subject specialist expertise, research advice, help with referencing and support through: 

The Learning Lab 
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/learning-lab 

The Study Support Hub  
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/study-support/study-support-hub 

 

Overview of Assessment

The assessment is conducted in both the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, following the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. 
Assessment methods may encompass a variety of approaches, including written and oral activities, as well as the demonstration of practical skills aligned with 
relevant industry standards. Participants should be aware that they may be asked to personally demonstrate their assessment activities to their teacher or assessor. 
Feedback will be consistently provided throughout the course.To successfully complete this course, you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment 
task within this unit. Full assessment details will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.

Assessment Tasks

Assessment 1: Lab works (Week 2 - 16)

Assessment 2: Assignments (Week 5 - 14)

Assessment 3: Project (Week 16)

Assessment 4: Test (Week 17 - 18)

 

Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training qualifications are assessed for ‘Competency’. To be assessed as ‘Competent’ means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to a standard expected in the workplace. To be assessed as Competent in a course, students will need to complete each assessment task to a satisfactory standard.   

Results that apply to courses that are delivered and assessed in accordance with competency-based assessments are:   

•         CA - Competency Achieved   

•         NYC - Not Yet Competent   

•         DNS - Did not submit for assessment.   

  

Students need to successfully complete all assessment tasks satisfactorily to be competent. 

 

Students will have the opportunity to resubmit any assessment deemed unsatisfactory (a minimum of 1 resubmission is allocated per assessment).   

Assessment Matrix

Assessment vs UEEEC0067 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEEEC0067 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Lab Works

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assignments

Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Test

Assessment vs UEEEC0066 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEEEC0066 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.5

2.6

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Lab Works

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assignments

Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Test

 

Assessment vs UEECD0012 Elements & Performance Criteria 

UEECD0012 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

1.7

1.8

2.1

2.2

2.3

3.1

3.2

3.3

Lab work

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assignments

X

Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Test

X

Assessment vs Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Engineers Australia Stage 1 Competencies

Assessments

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

Lab Works

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assignments

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Test

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

ALL ASSESSMENTS (UEENEEH113A)

3

3

3

1

3

3

3

3

3

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

ALL ASSESSMENTS (UEENEEH139A)

3

3

3

1

3

3

3

3

3

1

1

2

1

1

1

1

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-third, of the Element.

3

Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-thirds of the Element.

Other Information

Attendance: 

Your learning experience will involve class-based teaching, discussion, demonstration and practical exercises  

It is strongly advised that you attend all timetabled sessions. This will allow you to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring you the maximum opportunity to complete this course successfully. 

 

Information about your studies: 

You can access My Course through the RMIT website for information about timetables, important dates, assessment dates, results and progress, Canvas etc. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students

 

Assessment: 

Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time): 

 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment 

 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/my-course/assessment-results/special-consideration-extensions/special-consideration

 

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism:  

RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the website for more information on this policy. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity

 

Credit Transfer and Recognition of Prior Learning:  

Credit transfer is the recognition of previously completed formal learning (an officially accredited qualification). 

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is an assessment process that allows you to demonstrate competence using the skills you have gained through experience in the workplace, voluntary work, informal or formal training or other life experiences.   

Please speak to your teacher if you wish to discuss applying for Credit Transfer or RPL for the unit(s) of competency addressed in this course. 

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-creditt

 

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).

 

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

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