Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3409 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Course Title: Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations

Portfolio: Vocational Education

Nominal Hours: 40

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Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925

Course Contact Email: Andrew.Santuccione@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge required to select, arrange and terminate circuits, control and protection devices and systems for electrical installations operating at low voltage (LV).

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace UEECD0019 Fabricate, assemble and dismantle utilities industry components UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices and UEECD0043 Solve problems in direct current circuits or UEECD0044 Solve problems in multiple path circuits UEECD0046 Solve problems in single path circuits

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations
Elements:	1 Prepare electrical circuits, control and protection installation 2 Arrange electrical circuits, control and protection 3 Document electrical installation circuits, control and protection arrangements

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. 

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/written presentations and through the application of learned skills and insights. Full assessment briefs will be provided and can be found on CANVAS.