Course Title: Provide an overview of the electrotechnology industry
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: VE 2024
Class Number: All
Class Section: All
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Course Code: EEET7400
Course Title: Provide an overview of the electrotechnology industry
School: 530T Built Environment and Sustainability
Campus: City Campus
Program: C2225 - Certificate II in Electrotechnology (Pre-vocational)
Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0410
Course Contact Email: Andrew.Santuccione@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Program Manager: David King (acting PM)
Phone: +61 3 9925 0258
Email: david.king3@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 30
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
None
Course Description
In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to gain an overview of the electrotechnology industry including the various streams of the industry, services and products provided, employment opportunities and the training pathways for entry into the industry.
The course also examines the role and training requirements to become an electrotechnology tradesperson, preparing a personal resume and participating in a face to face job interview
No licensing, legislative, regulatory or certification requirements apply to this unit of competency at the time of publication.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22670 Provide an overview of the electrotechnology industry |
Element: |
1 Define the scope of the electrotechnology industry |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Information sources on the electrotechnology industry are identified and utilised 1.2 Major streams/sectors of the electrotechnolgy industry are identified and their focus is explained 1.3 Services and/or products of each major stream/sector are defined 1.4 Applications of advanced technology in one or more of the streams/sectors is identified and the principles are explained |
Element: |
2 Identify occupations/job roles of technical staff in the various industry streams/sectors |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Roles and responsibilities of technical staff employed in each major stream/sector are identified and explained 2.2 Qualifications for entry into the various occupations and roles and their link to the Australian Qualifications Framework (AQF) are identified 2.3 The focus of vocational education and training (VET) is clarified and different providers that offer VET qualifications are identified |
Element: |
3 Define the role and training pathway for a electrotechnology tradesperson |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 Industry streams/sectors which employ electrotechnology tradespersons and their key tasks and responsibilities are identified 3.2 Training pathway to become a electrotechnology tradesperson is outlined 3.3 The purpose and requirements of licensing for tradespersons and apprentice supervision guidelines are clarified 3.4 Further training options for electrotechnology tradespersons are identified 3.5 Industry award classifications for a electrotechnology tradespersons are explained 3.6 Electrotechnology industry organisations which represent the electrical industry workers are identified and their role explained |
Element: |
4 Make an application for an apprenticeship in the electrotechnology industry |
Performance Criteria: |
4.1 The type of apprenticeship and the relevant electrotechnology industries which engage this type of apprenticeship are researched 4.2 Prospective enterprises/companies/businesses are identified and contact details are confirmed 4.3 A personal resume with a covering letter is prepared and emailed/posted/delivered to the prospective employers |
Element: |
5 Undergo face to face interview for an apprenticeship position |
Performance Criteria: |
5.1 Preparation for the interview is planned and carried out 5.2 Date, time and location of the interview are confirmed 5.3 Personal presentation requirements for the interview are addressed 5.4 Face to face interview is accomplished 5.5 Interview process is reviewed and areas for improvements are identified |
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 will take place this semester with a face-to-face classroom model using industry standard tools and resources.
Refer to your Course schedule and Canvas shells for specific information on how each of your courses is delivered this semester.
You will also be required to undertake independent study.
On campus class activities will include:
- Tutorials and project-based work
- Group discussion
- Teacher directed activities/projects
- Class presentations
- Independent project-based work
- Practical observations
- Studio Practice
It is advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information.
Teaching Schedule
This unit is delivered over three days of face-to-face delivery, totaling 21 hours.
Refer to CANVAS for full teaching schedule.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
You are advised to look on Canvas for ongoing updated information.
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 presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights to your written tasks. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.
Assessment Tasks
AT1_VU22670_Task 1
Due in Week 11 and Week 12
This task consists of three parts:
- Part 1: Job application
- Part 2: Practice interview questions
- Part 3: Job interview
AT2_VU22670_Task 2
Due in Week 2 and Week 3
There are 18 questions that need to be completed.
Refer to CANVAS for details.
Assessment Matrix
Refer to CANVAS.
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 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 and learning 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 Senior Educator/ 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 lodgement 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 https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/special-consideration to find more information about special consideration
Academic Integrity:
"Academic integrity means acting with the values of honesty, trust, fairness, respect and responsibility in learning, teaching and research."
It means referencing the work of others while developing your own insights, knowledge and ideas.
Breaches of academic integrity include:
- plagiarism and failure to correctly acknowledge sources
- contract cheating or paying/getting another person to prepare an assignment
- submitting work prepared by another person
- copying other people’s work
- cheating in exams
- breaching the Research Code
- using unauthorised materials or devices
Please Refer: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/academic-integrity to find more information about plagiarism.
All email communications will be sent to your RMIT email address and you must regularly check your RMIT emails.
Students will be able to access course information and learning materials through the Learning Hub and may be provided with additional materials in class. Lists of relevant reference books, resources in the library and accessible Internet sites will be provided where possible. You will also use equipment and software packages in the laboratory for the project work.
During the course, you will be directed to websites to enhance your knowledge and understanding of difficult concepts
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