MODULE DETAILS

Power Cables and Accessories DEEPCA609

NOMINAL DURATION IN HOURS

40 hours total time commitment

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, and attendance at each webinar, completing exercises, practical assessments and proctored assessments.

It is also expected that students spend additional time on readings, personal study, independent research and learning, practicing on remote labs and required software and working on any projects and assignments.

This module covers power cable types, cable sizing and rating to suit site conditions, cable selection, cable and terminations accessories, jointing and termination procedures, stress release of joints and terminations, failure modes in cables, avoiding failures, good practices, testing of cable systems and locating faults.

MODULE PURPOSE

The purpose of the module is for participants to develop an effective knowledge of the power cables and accessories associated with industrial applications.

MODIFICATION HISTORY

Ver 4.0

PREREQUISITE AND/OR CO‑REQUISITE MODULES

Modules that must be delivered and assessed before this module:

N/A

Modules that must be delivered concurrently with this module:

N/A

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

On successful completion of this module students will be able to:

1.    Define, differentiate and classify power cable types

2.    Outline methods used in cable jointing and termination practices

3.    Explain cable installation and maintenance requirements

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

Learning outcomes specify what students will be able to do as a result of the learning.

Assessment criteria provide the criteria by which achievement of the learning outcomes will be judged.

1

Define, differentiate and classify power cable types

1.1

Compare and contrast various types of cable available

1.2

Identify and explain the correct cable type for specific applications

1.3

Evaluate cable sizing based on

(a) load type,

(b) derating factors, and

(c) site conditions

1.4

Outline the different types of sheath bonding for MV and HV cables

2

Outline methods used in cable jointing and termination practices

2.1

Outline the requirements necessary for outdoor terminations

2.2

Outline mechanical protection available for joints and terminations

2.3

Explain correct procedures for jointing and terminations

3

Explain cable installation and maintenance requirements

3.1

Explain failure modes in cables and maintenance requirements to prevent failures

3.2

Outline tests and checks that are necessary for (a) condition monitoring, (b) post-installation

DELIVERY MODE

Online and/or face-to-face

SPECIALISED RESOURCES

N/A

ASSESSMENT STRATEGY

METHODS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessors should gather a range of evidence that is valid, sufficient, current and authentic. Evidence can be gathered through a variety of ways including direct observation, supervisor's reports, project work, structured assessments, samples and questioning. This will include short answer questions on the knowledge content, the use of remote and virtual labs, and writing tasks to apply the learning to academic tasks.

CONDITIONS OF ASSESSMENT

Assessor Requirements:

Assessors must satisfy the assessor requirements in the standards for registered training organisation (RTOs) current at the time of assessment.

Assessors must also hold a tertiary qualification in engineering or related field.

The RTO must also ensure that trainers and assessors keep their industry knowledge up to date through ongoing professional development.

Assessment Conditions:

Questioning techniques should not require language, literacy and numeracy skills beyond those required in this module. The candidate must have access to all tools, equipment, materials and documentation required.

The candidate must be permitted to refer to any relevant workplace procedures, product and manufacturing specifications, codes, standards, manuals and reference materials.

Assessments may be open book assessment and may be completed off campus. Invigilation software will be used for some assessments to ensure authenticity of work completed.

Model answers must be provided for all knowledge-based assessments to ensure reliability of assessment judgements when marking is undertaken by different assessors.