Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3409 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
Course Title: Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations
Portfolio: Vocational Education
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.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 required to design, install, inspect and test to verify an electrical installation is safe and complies with regulatory requirements.
This includes working safely; designing, installing, commissioning and fault finding of electrical installations; visual inspections and mandatory testing; following workplace procedures; and completing mandatory reporting requirements.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
HLTAID009 Provide cardiopulmonary resuscitation
UEECD0007 Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work
UEECD0019 Fabricate, dismantle and assemble utilities industry components
UEECD0020 Fix and secure electrotechnology equipment
UEECD0051 Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications
UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for general electrical installations
UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control 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
UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories
UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits
UEEEL0018 Select wiring systems and cables for low voltage general electrical installations
UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines
UEEEL0020 Solve problems in low voltage a.c. circuit
UEEEL0021 Solve problems in electromagnetic devices
UEEEL0023 Terminate cables, cords and accessories for low voltage circuits
UEEEL0024 Solve problems in alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines
UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers
UEEEL0047 Identify, shut down and restart systems with alternate supplies
UETDRRF004 Perform rescue from a live LV panel
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: |
UEEEL0039 Design, install and verify compliance and functionality of general electrical installations |
Elements: |
1 Prepare to design, install, inspect and test an electrical installation 2 Select wiring systems, cables, control and protection for general electrical installations 3 Install low voltage (LV) wiring and associated accessories 4 Install and connect LV appliances, switchgear and associated accessories 5 Visually inspect and conduct safety testing on electrical installation 6 Report inspection and test findings |
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.