CE3005 – Supply Systems
Module code
CE3005
Module title
Supply Systems
Prescription
Students will apply knowledge of the New Zealand electricity supply system and methods used to ensure the protection of users and installations.
Programmes
- NZ4316
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Outline the principles of New Zealand's electricity generation, transmission and distribution system.
2. Identify the legislative and safe working requirements associated with high voltage areas.
3. Outline the principles, installation and testing of earthing and equipotential bonding.
4. Explain the principles, configuration and components of the Multiple Earthed Neutral (MEN), Separated Extra Low Voltage (SELV) and Protective Extra Low Voltage (PELV) systems. - Content
- Topics include but are not limited to:
- The NZ national electrical generation, transmission, and distribution system.
- Star and Delta multiphase connections
- Working safely in the vicinity of high voltage
- Earthing and equipotential bonding components, testing and legislation
- MEN, SELV and PELV systems
- Grid-tied and Stand-alone power supply safety
- UPS, Gen-sets and backup battery bank safety
- The dangers associated with testing alternative energy sources - Assessment Criteria
- Theory and practical assessments are selected from range of methods described in the programme document. Assessment methods may vary from provider to provider to accommodate regional requirements. Students will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment at the start of the course.
This course is assessed using competency-based assessment. Students must successfully complete all summative assessments in order to pass and receive credit for this course. - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- The programme uses a range of teaching and learning methods as described in the Programme Document. Learning and teaching activities in this course may vary slightly, from provider to provider and cohort to cohort, to accommodate varying cohort numbers, localised resources and requirements.
All courses contain a combination of learning activities aimed at providing a mix of practical-based or applied activity as well as the presentation of theoretical knowledge. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- Resources used for this course will be determined by each provider and will include a minimum of:
- Learning Management System (LMS), including access to:
- Course information;
- Course notes prepared by tutors;
- Online learning resources;
- Library resources.
- Physical resources including Labs/Workshops and Classrooms
