ELEC305 – Alternating Current (AC) Fundamentals
Module code
ELEC305
Module title
Alternating Current (AC) Fundamentals
Prescription
To extend students' knowledge of electrical systems and applications of direct and alternating current.
Programmes
- TC1702
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Apply knowledge of inductance, capacitance in AC circuits.
Apply knowledge of electronics.
Apply knowledge of generators and single-phase theory. - Content
- -Capacitor and inductor types, Ratings, Applications, component markings, colour codes
-Diodes and rectification, DIAC, TRIAC, LED, FET, BJT, Freewheeling diode, DC power supplies and other arc suppression methods, transistor switching - sourcing, sinking
-Soldering techniques
-E.S.D. prevention
-Electromagnetic production of e.m.f
-Generator construction - relationship between the number of poles to the speed
-Ohm's law in AC calculations, impedance, capacitance, inductance, resonance/harmonics
-Power calculations - real power, apparent power, reactive power
-Reactive circuits, resistive circuits, time constants
-Safety - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- The primary method of delivering the learning material is Project-based Learning. The teaching and learning material may incorporate workshop activities, laboratory tasks, lectures, online research, training videos, tutor directed learning, student managed learning, individual and group work.
Assessments will be a mix of formal and informal, conducted in group and individual settings. Observational assessments will also be used where appropriate.
Regular feedback to students will be provided including assessment results.
Over the course of a series of projects, it is anticipated that students will develop the skills and knowledge to meet or exceed the learning outcomes. These projects will provide the students with the opportunity to progressively develop their confidence and proficiency. - Assessment Criteria
- Portfolio of evidence100
Assessment in this module is mixed mode. The portfolio is comprised of multiple components. To pass this module, the student must complete and submit all components and gain a mark of at least 50 for each achievement-based component within the portfolio. Students must also meet all of the requirements of the competency-based tasks to be eligible for a final grade for this module. The final grade will be based on the marks achieved in the achievement-based tasks
