Electrical Planning & Layout (Electrical Technology Module)

Status: Closed

Level

Duration

12 weeks

Department

Electrical & Electronic Engineering

Start Date

14/01/2021

Course Type

Flexible & Professional

Location

Online

To provide the learner with a specialised knowledge of the design techniques, software tools and approaches to the planning of an electrical installation.

Having successfully completed this module, the learner will be able to:

1. Plan an electrical installation project from concept proposal to completion.

2. Design and interpret electrical engineering drawings and symbols.

3. Size and plan an electrical heating system including heat loss calculations.

4. Devise a lighting and emergency lighting system layout.

5. Size wiring systems and cabling for an electrical installation.

What are the entry requirements?

There are no formal entry requirements for participants wishing to take this module as a single subject, however these are not introductory level modules and some familiarity with the area as well as a level of independent study would be expected for exam success. Participants taking this module as part of the Bachelor of Engineering in Manufacturing Technology or the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology must meet the entry requirements outlined on the relevant course pages.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE: Applicants who do not have English as their first language must ensure they satisfy English Language requirements. For entry to undergraduate courses, a minimum score of 5.5 in an IELTS exam is required. For postgraduate courses, a minimum of 6.0 is required. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure their English proficiency meets these requirements.

Who can I contact?

Flexible Learning Team
flexible@lit.ie

What modules will I study?

Process of electrical installation planning

Sizing of wiring systems and cabling

Room heating systems calculations

Lighting system design & emergency lighting layout and design

More Information

Delivery

12 weeks, 3 hours per week

Thursday from 7.00pm to 10.00pm

Commencing Thursday 14th January 2021

Please note that you are required to have access to a desktop PC or Laptop to participate in modules which are running in an online delivery format.

What will time committment be?

Each 5 credits will normally equate to approximately 100 Total Learning Hours. Total Learning Hours includes the time you spend in class (lectures, tutorials, practical elements) and the time you spend completing work outside of college. The balance between these two varies by discipline, and by level of study. You should bear in mind that the workload will increase at particular times e.g. when assignments are due.

Assessment

Each taught module has a programme of continuous assessment worth 50% and a final exam worth 50%. It is necessary to pass both elements to achieve an award in the module.

Qualification

Participants not registered on the Degree may request an LIT Subject Certificate (Level 7, 5 Credits) on successful completion of the module. Students registered for the Degree will receive ECTS credits for each group of modules successfully completed. Accumulation of 60 credits will lead to the Degree Award.

NOTE: This module may be completed as a stand-alone course, or it may be completed by eligible participants for credit towards the award of Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical Technology (Level 7).