Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3409 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Course Title: Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories
Portfolio: Vocational Education
Nominal Hours: 40
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.Course Contact: Andrew Santuccione
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 0410
Course Contact Email: Andrew.Santuccione@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
In this course, you will develop the skills and knowledge around the installation of wiring enclosures, cable support systems, cables, protection devices, switchgear, control gear, switchboards, and accessories designed to operate at voltages up to 1,000 volt (V) alternating current (a.c.) or 1,500 V direct current (d.c.).
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
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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 UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for electrical installations UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuits UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and select cables for low voltage electrical installations UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines UEEEL0021 Solve problems in magnetic and electromagnetic devices UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits UEEEL0008 Evaluate and modify low voltage heating equipment and controls UEEEL0009 Evaluate and modify low voltage lighting circuits, equipment and controls UEEEL0010 Evaluate and modify low voltage socket outlets circuits UEEEL0024 Test and connect alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers 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: |
UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories |
Elements: |
1 Prepare to install low voltage (LV) wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories 2 Install LV wiring and associated accessories 3 Install and connect LV appliances, switchgear and associated accessories 4 Complete work and document activities |
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.