CE3006 – Protection, Plans and Circuits
Module code
CE3006
Module title
Protection, Plans and Circuits
Prescription
Students will apply knowledge of circuit protection, electrical drawing conventions, switching circuits and lighting.
Programmes
- NZ4316
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Explain the principles and operation of circuit protection components and systems.
2. Select and install circuit protection components in accordance with current legislation.
3. Apply industry symbols and conventions to produce a variety of electrical drawings.
4. Design and construct power switching circuits.
5. Outline the operating principles, design and installation requirements of a variety of lighting systems. - Content
- Topics include but are not limited to:
- Construction, operation, ratings and applications of common circuit protection devices.
- RCD classifications, ratings and applications.
- Installation of fuse element replacements.
- Selection and installation of common circuit protection devies.
- Protectio in hazardous areas.
- Electrical drawing conventions and symbols.
- Power switching circuits.
- Lighting systems. - 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 employed in this course may vary slightly, from provider to provider and cohort to cohort, to accommodate varying cohort numbers, localised resources and requirements.
All course scontain 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.
