Course Title: Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2025
Course Code: PHYS5004C
Course Title: Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems
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
Teacher
Marko Dumovic
marko.dumovic@rmit.edu.au
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 involves the skills and knowledge required to apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems.
It includes identifying and solving physics-related problems and documenting justifications. It also includes applying knowledge of measurement techniques.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
UEECD0005 Apply physics to solving electrotechnology engineering problems |
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1 Identify electrotechnology -related problems |
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2 Apply physics to developing solutions |
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3 Report solution |
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Learning Outcomes
Refer to elements of the unit of competency
Details of Learning Activities
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 demeanour.
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.
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Topic |
Key contents |
Knowledge Evidence |
Performance Criteria No. |
Performance Criteria Description |
Assessments |
1 |
Introduction |
Course Schedule Overview of the topics Overview of Assessments WHS/OHS requirements Hazard Identification Risk Assessment Risk Mitigation Safety & Well-being WHS/OHS Documentation |
relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements relevant workplace documentation, including: diagrammatic form solution report relevant workplace instructions, policies and procedures. |
UEECD0005_ 1.1 UEECD0005_ 1.2 UEECD0005_ 2.1 UEECD0005_ 2.6 |
Work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) processes and workplace procedures for a given work area are identified, obtained and applied WHS/OHS risk control work preparation measures and workplace procedures are followed WHS/OHS risk control work measures and workplace procedures are followed Unplanned situations are dealt with in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and approval of relevant person/s |
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2 |
SI units and measurements, Vectors |
Fundamental quantities and their dimensions SI units in measurement of physical phenomena Uncertainty in measurements, rounding to significant figures Scalar and vector quantities Vector addition and resolving a vector |
relevant industry standards relevant measurement values |
UEECD0005_ 1.4 UEECD0005_ 2.4 |
Problems are stated in writing and/or diagrammatic form to ensure appropriate methods are used to resolve them Theoretical and measured values are applied to develop solutions to static and dynamics problems |
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3 |
Laws of motion |
Distance, Velocity and Acceleration Gravity Projectile motion Laws of motion |
relevant adverse effects and outcomes of solution relevant measurement values |
UEECD0005_ 2.3 UEECD0005_ 2.4 |
Tests, measurements, and results are used to develop resolutions in static and dynamic problems Theoretical and measured values are applied to develop solutions to static and dynamics problems |
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4 |
Friction Energy |
Apparent weight, Static and kinetic friction Work Power Kinetic and potential energy |
problem-solving techniques relevant physics theorems |
UEECD0005_ 2.3 UEECD0005_ 3.1 |
Tests, measurements and results are used to develop resolutions in static and dynamic problems Proposed solutions to electrotechnology problems are documented with justification for the solutions |
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5 |
Energy |
Problem solving: Work Power Kinetic and potential energy |
problem-solving techniques relevant physics theorems |
UEECD0005_ 3.1 UEECD0005_ 3.2 |
Proposed solutions to electrotechnology problems are documented with justification for the solutions Adverse effects and outcomes of developed solution are reported |
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6 |
Electric Forces |
Properties of Electric Charges, Insulators and Conductors Coulomb’s Law |
relevant industry standards relevant tests and measurements |
UEECD0005_ 1.4 |
Problems are stated in writing and/or diagrammatic form to ensure appropriate methods are used to resolve them |
Test 1 |
7 |
Electric Fields |
Electric Fields Electric Field lines Potential difference |
problem-solving techniques relevant adverse effects and outcomes of solution |
UEECD0005_ 2.5 UEECD0005_ 3.3 |
Results are applied to develop solutions to problems Solution report is forwarded to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures |
Assignment 1 |
8 |
Electric current |
Electric current Ohm’s Law Resistivity Electric Power |
relevant industry standards relevant physics theorems |
UEECD0005_ 1.3 UEECD0005_ 1.5 |
Scope of electrotechnology problem is identified from documentation and/or work supervisor Equipment and testing devices required for problem solving are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety |
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9 |
Direct – current circuits |
Resistors in series Resistors in parallel EMF and internal Resistance |
relevant industry standards relevant measurement values |
UEECD0005_ 2.2 UEECD0005_ 3.2 |
Tests and measurements are undertaken in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures Adverse effects and outcomes of developed solution are reported |
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10 |
Direct – current circuits |
Batteries Impedance matching Kirchhoff’s Rules RC Circuits |
relevant industry standards relevant measurement values . |
UEECD0005_ 2.2 UEECD0005_ 3.2 |
Tests and measurements are undertaken in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures Adverse effects and outcomes of developed solution are reported |
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11 |
Capacitors |
Capacitance Parallel-Plate Capacitor Combinations of capacitors |
relevant measurement values relevant physics theorems |
UEECD0005_ 1.5 UEECD0005_ 2.1 |
Equipment and testing devices required for problem solving are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety WHS/OHS risk control work measures and workplace procedures are followed |
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12 |
Capacitance |
Capacitors in Series Energy in a Capacitor Charging a capacitor |
relevant industry standards relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instructions |
UEECD0005_ 2.2 UEECD0005_ 3.1 |
Tests and measurements are undertaken in accordance with WHS/OHS requirements and workplace procedures Proposed solutions to electrotechnology problems are documented with justification for the solutions |
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13 |
Capacitance |
Discharging a capacitor Work |
relevant manufacturer specifications and operating instructions relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements |
UEECD0005_ 1.3 UEECD0005_ 1.5 |
Scope of electrotechnology problem is identified from documentation and/or work supervisor Equipment and testing devices required for problem solving are obtained and checked for correct operation and safety |
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14 |
Capacitance |
Power Kinetic and potential energy |
relevant adverse effects and outcomes of solution |
UEECD0005_ 2.5 |
Results are applied to develop solutions to problems |
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15 |
Revision: |
Problem solving: Electric Fields, Potential difference, Electric current, Resistors, Batteries, Capacitors, Work, Power Kinetic and potential energy |
problem-solving techniques relevant adverse effects and outcomes of solution relevant physics theorems |
UEECD0005_ 1.4 |
Problems are stated in writing and/or diagrammatic form to ensure appropriate methods are used to resolve them |
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16 |
Preparatory Week: Practice Test |
Problem solving: Electric Fields, Potential difference, Electric current, Resistors, Batteries, Capacitors, Work, Power Kinetic and potential energy |
problem-solving techniques relevant adverse effects and outcomes of solution relevant physics theorems |
UEECD0005_ 2.5 |
Results are applied to develop solutions to problems |
Assignment 2 |
17/18 |
Assessment Week: |
Problem solving: Electric Fields, Potential difference, Electric current, Resistors, Batteries, Capacitors, Work, Power Kinetic and potential energy |
UEECD0005_ 3.3 |
Solution report is forwarded to relevant person/s in accordance with workplace procedures |
Test 2 |
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Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
R. Serway, Ch. Vuille: College Physics, 11th edition, Cengage |
978-1-337-62033-8 |
A. Beiser: Applied Physics, 4th edition |
978-0-07-170239-3 |
Other Resources
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
The assessment is conducted in both theoretical and practical aspects of the course according to the performance criteria set in the National Training Package. Assessment may incorporate a variety of methods including written/oral activities and demonstration of practical skills to the relevant industry standards. 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. To successfully complete this course you will be required to demonstrate competency in each assessment task detailed under Assessment Tasks:
Assessment 1: Assignment (Part 1 and Part 2)
Assessment 2: Closed Book Test 1
Assessment 3: Closed Book Test 2
Students enrolled in Vocational Education and Training (VET) qualifications are assessed for competency. To be assessed as Competent means you have consistently demonstrated the required knowledge and skills to the standard expected in the workplace.
To achieve a Competent result in a course, students must complete all assessment tasks to a satisfactory standard.
The results used in courses delivered and assessed under competency-based assessment are:
CA – Competency Achieved
NYC – Not Yet Competent
Students must satisfactorily complete every assessment task to be deemed competent.
Students will have the opportunity to resubmit any assessment task deemed unsatisfactory, with a minimum of two resubmissions allocated per assessment.
Assessment Matrix
The assessment matrix demonstrates alignment of assessment tasks with the relevant unit of competency.
Assessment Mapping Matrix
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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.
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Assessment:
Information on assessment including Special consideration, Adjustments to assessment, (eg. applying for an extension of time):
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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.
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