UEECD0051 - Use drawings, diagrams, schedules, standards, codes and specifications

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Unit code: UEECD0051 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
Sunshine
Prerequisites
UEECD0007 - Apply work health and safety regulations, codes and practices in the workplace
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

This unit involves the skills and knowledge required to use drawings, diagrams, cable schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications as they apply to various electrotechnology work functions.It includes interpreting schematic, wiring and mechanical diagrams, equipment and cable/connection schedules and manuals; and the use and format of compliance standards, codes and job specifications used in the electrotechnology industry. It also includes the use of site and architectural drawings/plans to show the location of services, apparatus, plant and machinery.

Assessment

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Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit’s learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, incl the setting of work based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.
Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:
*applying relevant work health and safety (WHS)/occupational health and safety (OHS) requirements, including:
*identifying hazards
*implementing and monitoring control measures
*dealing with unplanned events in accordance with workplace procedures
*extracting dimensions from drawings and diagrams
*reading and interpreting drawings, diagrams and plans to determine the location of electrical/communication/audio accessories and appliances
*using drawings, diagrams, cable/connection schedules, industry standards, codes of practice and specifications used in electrotechnology work, including:
*giving correct information in freehand drawings
*identifying and selecting drawings, diagrams, site plans, cable/connection schedules and manuals relevant to the work to be undertaken
*interpreting drawings, diagrams, cable/connection schedules and manuals correctly
*obtaining compliance standards and codes applicable to particular disciplines
*reviewing and understanding the format of compliance standards and codes that apply to particular disciplines
*reviewing the format and content of typical job specifications
*using correct conventions in freehand drawings
*sketching and marking up basic circuit diagrams
*developing switching charts to identify the terminals of various types of switches
*using drawings, diagrams, schedules and manuals to:
*connect equipment
*convey information and ideas
*obtain job information.

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:
*architectural drawings, including:
*site plans, floor plans detailed drawings and standard drawings
*architectural floor plans to determine the power and lighting or communications/audio/video layouts required in a domestic installation
*site plans to locate the service point, consumer mains, communication services, main switchboard, distribution boards and/or builders supplies
*standard drawing scales to determine the actual lengths represented by dimensions on an architectural drawing
*Australian standard symbols used on floor plans to show the location of the accessories and appliances as detailed in an electrical schedule
*building construction drawings and diagrams, including:
*building types: timber frame, brick veneer, double brick and metal frame
*identification of different types of footings, floors, external walls, roofs and interior walls
*typical cable routes through buildings, structures and premises
*sequence of each constructional stage for brick, brick veneer and timber cottages
*identification of the stages at which the electrical/communications - first and second fixing occurs in the constructional sequence
*areas of cooperation between electrical/communications and other building trades
*circuit diagrams, including:
*purpose of circuit diagrams in the electrotechnology industry
*conventions used in and the features of circuit diagrams
*common symbols used in circuit diagram
*electrical drawings, including:
*types of electrical drawings: block, circuit, wiring and ladder diagrams
*purpose and application of block, circuit, wiring diagrams and ladder diagrams
*Australian standard symbols used to represent components on electrical diagrams
*converting a circuit diagram to a wiring diagram
*identification of cable type, origin and route from a cable schedule
*developing a cable schedule for a given installation
*purpose, format and content of typical job specifications, including common templates on which job specifications are written
*regulations for undertaking electrical work, including legislative requirements for ensuring electrical or electronic equipment is safe i.e. compliance requirements of electrical installations
*scope of work covered by licensing in the electrotechnology industry (electrical licensing)
*legislative requirements for ensuring electrical or electronic equipment is safe, including compliance requirements of electrical installations
*relevant WHS/OHS legislated requirements
*relevant workplace policies and procedures include risk mitigation process
*standards philosophy and format, including:
*performance verses prescriptive requirements
*purpose of technical standards and their development
*role of Standards Australia/New Zealand, International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) and the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC)
*how standards are used in compulsory and accreditation compliance schemes
*arrangement and use of technical standards in relation to electrical and electronic work
*how to read and apply a standard
*standards and codes that apply to all types of electrical installations
*standards mandated under regulation (e.g. Wiring Rules) or by an authority, deemed-to-comply standard and local service requirements (e.g. service rules)
*codes applicable to electrical safe working practices and some aspects of the Building Code of Australia (BCA)
*wiring diagrams, including:
*purpose of wiring diagrams in the electrotechnology industry
*conventions used in and the features of wiring diagrams
*common symbols used in wiring diagrams.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will advise students of class notes, reading materials produced by VU Polytechnic and further support via VU Polytechnic e-learning system and/or in person.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

Advanced Diploma of Engineering Technology - Electrical
UEE62122 | Advanced diploma | Duration:
Certificate III in Electrotechnology Electrician
UEE30820 | Certificate iii | Duration:
Certificate IV in Industrial Automation and Control
UEE43220 | Certificate iv | Duration:

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