MODULE DETAILS

Module 1: GREFGD801 - Fundamentals and General Distribution/Interconnection Components

Nominal duration: 4 weeks (approx.48 hours total time commitment)

This time commitment includes the structured activities, preparation reading, 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 common topics such as electricity basics, power electronic and common ‘Balance-of-Plant’ (BoP) components (i.e. distribution and interconnection components) such as mini-distribution grids and transformers.

MODULE PURPOSE

In view of the depletion of coal reserves and public resistance to nuclear power generation, the move towards environmentally friendly electrical power is inevitable. The use of renewable energy resources is also often the only viable solution for isolated individuals or communities.

The purpose of the module is for participants to get an introduction to the sustainable and renewable energy resources, as well as electricity and power basics.  

PRE-REQUISITES MODULE, UNITS /OR 

CO-REQUISITES

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

Assessors must:

• hold the appropriate assessor competency standards as outlined in regulations; and
• be able to demonstrate vocational competencies at least to the level being assessed; and
• be able to demonstrate how they are continuing to develop their VET knowledge and skills as well as maintaining their industry currency and assessor competence.

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.

SUMMARY OF LEARNING OUTCOMES

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

1. Identify and explain the characteristics of sustainable and renewable energy sources.
2. Identify and explain the basics of electrical power generation
3. Analyse the generic distribution and interconnection components related to renewable energy systems

LEARNING OUTCOMES

ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1

Identify and explain the characteristics of sustainable and renewable energy sources

1.1

Explain the characteristics of a sustainable energy source

1.2

Compare between the renewable and non-renewable sources of energy

Delivery mode

Online and/or face-to-face