Course Title: Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2025

Course Code: EEET7554C

Course Title: Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus

Important Information:

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

School: 520T Future Technologies

Campus: City Campus

Program: C6182 - Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical

Course Contact: Mr. Noor Sateh

Course Contact Phone: +61399254013

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

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Manoj Pendharkar

manoj.pendharkar@rmit.edu.au

Appointment by email

Nominal Hours: 60

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

Not applicable

Course Description

This unit covers planning and analysing the correct operation of single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus. It covers planning their use in electrical installations, apparatus arrangements, and issues related to operation, characteristics, protection and solutions to apparatus problems.

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	UEEEL0079 Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus
Element:	1 Prepare to plan and analyse single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Work, health and safety (WHS) / occupational health and safety (OHS) risk control measures are identified and applied 1.2 Apparatus to be analysed, and scope of work to be undertaken are identified and confirmed 1.3 Tools, equipment and testing devices needed to carry out the work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety
Element:	2 Plan and analyse single and three phase low voltage electrical apparatus
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Apparatus is confirmed as being isolated where necessary in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements 2.2 Apparatus is analysed using measured and calculated values as they apply to single and three-phase low voltage apparatus 2.3 Apparatus problems are identified from analysis and solutions for rectification are recommended 2.4 The use of apparatus in a specified electrical installation is planned in accordance with requirements
Element:	3 Complete and document work
Performance Criteria:	3.1 Results of analysis are recorded 3.2 Justification for apparatus selection and installation planning is documented 3.3 Work completion is documented and stored in an appropriate location

Learning Outcomes

Refer to elements of the unit of competency

Details of Learning Activities

You will be involved in the following learning activities to meet requirements as cluster "Electrical Apparatus Maintenance" for both units of competencies "UEEEL0079 Plan and analyse LV electrical apparatus (EEET7554C)" and "UEEEL0011 Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus (EEET7566C)",  and stage 1 competencies for Engineering Associates:

Lectures
Tutorials
Lab work 

Range of theoretical  and practical activities required to develop  competence in this unit, be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria on at least two separate occasions and include:

analysing the operating parameters of existing apparatus recommending alterations to existing apparatus to comply with specified operating parameters determining the cause of problems in existing apparatus recommending solutions for identified apparatus problems determining conditions causing existing apparatus to be unsafe justifying selection of apparatus for a specified range of applications and operating parameters planning apparatus installation in accordance with requirements.

 

 

 

Cluster Information:

This course is delivered in a cluster (Electrical Apparatus Maintenance) in conjunction with UEEEL0011(EEET7566C). You must enrol in both courses delivered in this cluster. All the learning and assessment activities will include the components of both units of competencies UEEEL0079 and UEEEL0011.

 

Elements and Performance Criteria for UEEEL0011 (EEET7566C)

 

1. Prepare to evaluate electrical apparatus 

1.1	WHS/OHS processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied
1.2	WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures in preparation for the work are followed
1.3	Inspection and testing area are checked for safety hazards and risk control measures implemented in accordance with WHS/OHS and workplace procedures
1.4	Relevant documentation is obtained and interpreted to identify the certification/approval specifications of the electrical apparatus to be assessed.
1.5	Advice is sought from the work supervisor to ensure the work is coordinated effectively with others
1.6	Tools, testing devices and materials required for work are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety

 

 

2. Evaluate electrical apparatus 

 

2.1	WHS/OHS risk control measures and workplace procedures for carrying out the work are followed
2.2	The need to test and measure live work is determined in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2.3	Circuits/apparatus/plant are checked and isolated in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures
2.4	Assessment process of electrical apparatus performance requirements and testing methods applied are in accordance with relevant industry standards and workplace procedures
2.5	Apparatus inspection and test methods for relevant parameter/s are prepared in accordance with workplace procedures and relevant person/s advised
2.6	Apparatus inspection and tests are carried out in accordance with workplace procedures and results documented
2.7	Unplanned situations are dealt with safely and with the approval of relevant person/s
2.8	Assessment is carried out without damage to systems circuits, environment and/or services using sustainable energy practices

 

3.Complete work and document evaluated results  

3.1	WHS/OHS work completion risk control measures and workplace procedures are followed
3.2	Worksite is cleaned and made safe in accordance with workplace procedures
3.3	Inspection and test results are evaluated and non-compliance issues identified in accordance with workplace procedures
3.4	Inspection and test results and comments on non-compliance issues are documented and reported to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures

 

 

Engineer 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 both units of competencies UEEEL0079 and UEEEL0011 in the Assessment Matrix.

 

 

 

 

Teaching Schedule

This UNIT is clustered with UEEEL0011 Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus. (RMIT code: EEET7566C)

Detailed Schedule is available on CANVAS shell for this course.

Week	Topics	Unit of competency and Performance criteria	Assessment
1	Introduction to the competency relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements and relevant job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes Why AC and Sinusoidal waveforms Electrical apparatus including electrical lighting, heaters and motors, submains wiring diagrams, switching methods, cabling requirement, correct controls for operations and compliance testing   Problem-solving techniques	UEEEL0079: 1.1 1.2           UEEEL0011: 1.1 1.2
2	Relevant electrical machines /apparatus and control performance monitoring   Problem-solving techniques Lab 1 control circuit demo	UEEEL0079: 1.1 1.2 UEEEL0011: 1.1 1.2
3	Emergency and evacuation lighting and lighting control   Relevant electrical machines /appliances and performance monitoring   Performance standards and regulatory requirements for electrical equipment	UEEEL0079: 1.1 1.2 UEEEL0011: 1.3 1.4
4	Lighting including basic concepts, terminology, principles and standards relevant to lighting circuits. Types of luminaries, and operation of different lamp types, relevant AS standards, discharge lamps, LED, various gas filled lighting, power factor requirements, comparison of various types of lighting.   Relevant machine inspection and test methods	UEEEL0079: 1.3 2.1       UEEEL0011: 1.3 1.4
5	Fire protection Relevant machine inspection and test methods   Emergency and evacuation lighting and lighting control	UEEEL0079: 1.3 2.1   UEEEL0011: 1.5 1,6
6	Electrical heating control devices   Performance standards and regulatory requirements for electrical equipment	UEEEL0079: 1.3 2.1   UEEEL0011: 1.5 1.6
7	Electrical heating control devices   Performance standards and regulatory requirements for electrical equipment	UEEEL0079: 2.2 2.3   UEEEL0011: 2.1 2.2
8	Electrical heating control devices   Performance standards and regulatory requirements for electrical equipment	UEEEL0079: 2.2 2.3   UEEEL0011: 2.1 2.2
9	Fixed electrical heating appliances      Job safety assessments or risk mitigation processes Relevant tools, testing devices and materials	UEEEL0079: 2.2 2.3   UEEEL0011: 2.3 2.4
10	Fixed electrical heating appliances    Relevant tools, testing devices and materials Relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements	UEEEL0079: 2.4 3.1   UEEEL0011: 2.3 2.4	AT1
11	Electrical water heater operation    Relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements Workplace documentation	UEEEL0079: 2.4 3.1   UEEEL0011: 2.5 2.6	AT2
12	Electrical water heater operation  Workplace documentation Relevant workplace instructions, policies and procedures	UEEEL0079: 2.4 3.1   UEEEL0011: 2.5 2.6
13	Alternative supplies    Relevant workplace instructions, policies and procedures	UEEEL0079: 3.2 3.3     UEEEL0011: 2.7 2.8	AT3
14	Alternative supplies    Sustainable energy principles.	UEEEL0079: 3.2 3.3   UEEEL0011: 2.7 2.8 3.1
15	Batteries: primary cells and secondary cells   Sustainable energy principles.	UEEEL0079: 3.2 3.3   UEEEL0011: 3.1 3.2 3.3
16	Batteries: charge / discharge cycles Sustainable energy principles.   Revision	UEEEL0079: All   UEEEL0011: 3.2 3.3 3.4	AT4
17	Final Assessment, catch up & feedback	UEEEL0079: 3.2 3.3 UEEEL0011: All
18	Catch up & feedback	N/A

 

Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts

References

Other Resources

Supportive learning materials are available in corresponding Canvas shell clustered for EEET7554C and EEET7566C. 

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

Assessments:

- Assessment Task 1: Practical Labs 1-4

- Assessment Task 2: Knowledge Assignment

- Assessment Task 3: Project

- Assessment Task 4: Final Knowledge Assignment

 

To be deemed competent, student must achieve satisfactory (S) results in ALL assessments.
This course is assessed as Competent or Not Yet Competent and subsequently the following course results are allocated:

CA - Competency Achieved
NYC - Not Yet Competent
DNS - Did Not Submit for Assessment.

Assessment Due Dates

All assessment tasks will have a due date provided and published in Canvas. Assessments submitted after the due date will not be accepted unless an extension has been provided or special consideration has been granted.

Assessment Resubmissions (if Unsatisfactory)

You will be allowed 1 (ONE) resubmission attempt FOR EVERY ASSESSMENT (if unsatisfactory). You will be provided with a new due date by your teacher for your resubmission attempt if a resubmission is required.

If you do not submit your assessment (First attempt) by the due date you will not be eligible for resubmission if unsatisfactory.

  

Assessment Matrix

Assessments vs UEEEL0079 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEEEL0079 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

3.1

3.2

3.3

Assessment 1: Practical Labs 1-4

X

X

X

x

X

x

X

x

X

X

Assessment 2: Knowledge Assignment

x

x

X

X

X

Assessment 3: Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 4: Final Knowledge Assignment

x

x

x

x

x

x

 

Assessments vs UEEEL0011 Elements & Performance Criteria

UEEEL0011 Elements & Performance Criteria

Assessments

1.1

1.2

1.3

1.4

1.5

1.6

2.1

2.2

2.3

2.4

2.3

2.5

2.6

2.7

2.8

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

Assessment 1: Practical Labs 1-4

X

X

X

X

X

x

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 2: Knowledge Assignment

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 3: Project

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

Assessment 4: Final Knowledge Assignment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

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

Assessment 1: Practical Labs 1-4

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

x

X

X

X

X

Assessment 2: Knowledge Assignment

x

x

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

x

Assessment 3: Project

x

x

x

x

X

X

X

X

X

X

X

x

X

X

X

X

Assessment 4: Final Knowledge Assignment

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

x

All Assessments UEEEL0079

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

2

1

1

2

2

1

All Assessments UEEEL0011`

3

3

2

2

2

2

2

2

3

3

2

1

1

2

2

1

0 (Blank)	Graduate attribute is not assessed
1	Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third of the elements
2	Graduate attribute is assessed in at least one, but less than one-third, of the elements
3	Graduate attribute is assessed in more than two-third of the elements

 

 

 

 

 

 

Evidence required to demonstrate competence in this unit must be relevant to and satisfy all of the requirements of the elements and performance criteria and include knowledge of:

lighting including: wiring diagrams for lighting circuits switching methods for lighting circuits cabling requirements for lighting circuits correct operation of installed lighting circuits required compliance testing basic concepts, terminology, principles and standards relevant to lighting types of luminaires and incandescent lamps operation of different lamp types including their control equipment expected lamp life, colour rendering and efficacy for different lamp types lighting layout in terms of visual comfort and relevant Australian standards types of low intensity discharge lamps types of high intensity discharge lamps LED lighting and its applications Neon, Argon and Xenon lighting and their applications power factor requirements comparison of incandescent, low intensity discharge, high intensity discharge, LED and other types of lighting emergency and evacuation lighting and lighting control including: factors and requirements of emergency and evacuation lighting concerning illumination levels, luminaire positioning and operating period characteristics of maintained, non-maintained and sustained emergency lighting systems arrangement of batteries in point and central bank emergency lighting supply systems lighting control methods fire protection – residential fire and smoke alarms including: types of fire and smoke alarms regulations and standards requirements regarding residential fire and smoke alarms locations for residential fire and smoke alarms operation of typical residential fire and smoke alarms electrical heating control devices including: methods of manual heat control methods of automatic heat control types and application for common thermostats operation of common thermostats sensitivity and differential of thermostats testing of a thermostat applications and operation of simmerstats electronic heat control (phase control and zero voltage switching) fixed electrical heating appliances including: determining the heat energy in joules and kWh in a simple heating process methods of heat transfer determining the heat energy input and output of a heating process operation of reverse cycle air conditioning electrical water heater operation including: types of water heaters (instantaneous and storage) and their methods of control intrinsic safety (pressure relief and thermal cut-out) testing of over temperature cut-out point of a thermostat switchboard requirements to supply a controlled load water heater internal circuit of a twin element water heater, and supply connections solar heating system and its integration into an installation alternative supplies including: reasons for the installation of alternative supplies types of alternative supply systems characteristics and operation of uninterruptible power supplies (UPSs) batteries including: common types of primary cells and secondary batteries and typical applications terminal voltage of common primary cells and secondary cells correct storage, handling and disposal techniques for cells and batteries charge/discharge cycle for a secondary cell effect of internal resistance on a secondary cell state of charge of a secondary cell commissioning procedures for various secondary batteries safe working procedures when working with secondary cells and batteries.

Other Information

This UNIT is clustered with UEEEL0011 Evaluate performance of low voltage electrical apparatus. (RMIT code: EEET7566C)

During Practical exercises  students should:

1. Follow Occupational Health & Safety (OHS) procedures and wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) while completing this assessment.
2. Students shall:

• Wear covered shoes at all times
• Observe electrical safety procedures
• Practise safe lifting and carrying procedures
• Observe safe disassembly and reassembly procedures if dismantling equipment
• Adopt the appropriate sitting and typing position when using a computer
• Follow RMIT University OH&S procedures at all times

 

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.

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