Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3409 Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician

Course Title: Install and maintain emergency safety systems

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 99250410

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



Course Description

In this course you will develop the skills and knowledge required to install and maintain fire and smoke control, emergency power supplies and early warning systems in buildings and premises.

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

UEECD0016 Document and apply measures to control WHS risks associated with electrotechnology work

UEEEL0003 Arrange circuits, control and protection for general 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 cables for low voltage general electrical installations

UEEEL0005 Develop and connect electrical control circuits

UEEEL0019 Solve problems in direct current (d.c.) machines

UEEEL0021 Solve problems in electromagnetic devices

UEEEL0014 Isolate, test and troubleshoot low voltage electrical circuits

UEEEL0024 Solve problems in alternating current (a.c.) rotating machines

UEEEL0025 Test and connect transformers

UEEEL0012 Install low voltage wiring, appliances, switchgear and associated accessories

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:

UEEEL0049 Install and maintain emergency safety systems

Elements:

1 Prepare to install and maintain emergency safety systems

2 Install and maintain emergency safety systems

3 Complete and report on installation or maintenance 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.